Dana White Breaks Silence After UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy Is Shot in Congo
Dana White wishes Tim Kennedy well after the former UFC fighter was shot three times in the legs during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UFC CEO Dana White recently shared a brief but touching message after learning that former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy was shot three times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
When asked about Kennedy's condition, White expressed his hope that the former middleweight would recover soon. He also inquired about the specifics of Kennedy's injuries, only to learn that he had been shot in the legs.
“I hope he heals up,” White said, expressing concern for the former UFC veteran. He concluded his response by wishing Kennedy well as he recovers from the incident.
Tim Kennedy Sustained Three Gunshot Wounds in Congo Ambush
Kennedy, a former UFC middleweight and U.S. Army Green Beret, was reportedly injured in an ambush in South Kivu province on Sept. 17. As reported by Reuters, he sustained three gunshot wounds to his leg and is currently receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. The attack is said to have resulted in around 20 casualties.
At the time of the incident, Kennedy was working with private security firm Vectus Global. News of his injuries has sparked an outpouring of support from the MMA community.
MMA Community Sends Support to Former UFC Fighter
Kennedy hung up his gloves and stepped away from professional MMA after his 2016 defeat to Kelvin Gastelum. Throughout his time in the UFC, he notched impressive wins against fighters like Michael Bisping, Roger Gracie, and Rafael Natal.
White's comments are just a part of the wave of support for Kennedy after the recent ambush. With the former fighter now receiving medical care in the United States, attention remains focused on his recovery following the harrowing incident.
