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'''Aaron Kennedy''' is an American mixed martial artist and current world champion | '''Aaron Kennedy''' is an American mixed martial artist and current world champion in the Bantamweight division of the Art of War fight promotion. He is a top-ranked Bantamweight MMA fighter in the US Northeast with a six-fight winning streak as of 21 August 2025. | ||
Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC within the next year. | Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC within the next year. | ||
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Kennedy began wrestling in school and became a standout wrestling star in Honesdale High School where he racked up 92 wins while qualifying for regionals three times. After graduating from high school, he pursued a degree in philosophy and received his B.A. from Bloomsburg University (now Commonwealth University) in 2018. He initially wanted to wrestle at the collegiate level, but decided to focus on preparing for a career in mixed martial arts instead and subsequently began training at Bloomsburg Martial Arts gym. | Kennedy began wrestling in school and became a standout wrestling star in Honesdale High School where he racked up 92 wins while qualifying for regionals three times. After graduating from high school, he pursued a degree in philosophy and received his B.A. from Bloomsburg University (now Commonwealth University) in 2018. He initially wanted to wrestle at the collegiate level, but decided to focus on preparing for a career in mixed martial arts instead and subsequently began training at Bloomsburg Martial Arts gym. | ||
== | ==Amateur career== | ||
He began his career as an | He began his career as an amateur MMA fighter in 2014 and within three years, he was ranked number one in his weight class in the state of Pennsylvania. | ||
Kennedy's | Kennedy's amateur record was 7 wins, 3 losses with all ten fights almost entirely dominated by decisions. His only amateur submission was his first fight against William Tiger in PA Cage Fight 19 with an arm triangle choke 53 seconds into the first round. | ||
==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
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Kennedy's interest in spirituality stems from his philosophy studies and has integrated some [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] practices into his training routine, such as [[yoga]], mindfulness, and breath work. | Kennedy's interest in spirituality stems from his philosophy studies and has integrated some [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] practices into his training routine, such as [[yoga]], mindfulness, and breath work. | ||
In 2023, he met [[occultist]] and | In 2023, he met [[occultist]] and amateur boxer [[Travis McHenry]] while both were training at the Bloomsburg Martial Arts gym. McHenry subsequently introduced Kennedy to ''New York Times'' bestselling author [[Damien Echols]], who holds a blackbelt in karate. McHenry, Echols, and his wife, [[Lorri Davis]] worked together to design a logo for Kennedy's 2025 fight against Cole Cameron. Their design was a [[sigil]] which incorporated the phrase "Unbreakable Will." | ||
==Mixed martial arts record== | ==Mixed martial arts record== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://mymmanews.com/after-5-straight-finishes-aaron-kennedy-hoping-for-ufc-call-next/ ''MyMMANews'' interview with Kennedy] | |||
* [https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/08/10/mma-locals-morgan-kennedy-to-battle-for-title/ ''Scranton Times-Leader'' story on the Kennedy-Morgan feud] | * [https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/08/10/mma-locals-morgan-kennedy-to-battle-for-title/ ''Scranton Times-Leader'' story on the Kennedy-Morgan feud] | ||
* [https://www.tricountyindependent.com/story/sports/local/2025/04/08/honesdale-wrestling-aaron-kennedy-mixed-martial-arts-art-of-war-41/82980337007/ ''Tri-County Independent'' story on Art of War 41 victory] | * [https://www.tricountyindependent.com/story/sports/local/2025/04/08/honesdale-wrestling-aaron-kennedy-mixed-martial-arts-art-of-war-41/82980337007/ ''Tri-County Independent'' story on Art of War 41 victory] | ||
[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||