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'''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 | '''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 U.S. Northeast with a six-fight winning streak as of 21 August 2025. | ||
Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC | Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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Kennedy's first two professional fights, to Malek Mahmoud and Oscar Garcia, Jr., resulted in losses by unanimous decision. These early setbacks caused him to re-evaluate his training regimen and fighting style. As a result of his renewed determination, Kennedy began training to end every fight with decisive finishes to leave the judges no room for interpretation. His third fight was a unanimous decision over Steven Calero at Maverick MMA 21 in November 2022. All successive victories have been through knockouts or submissions. | Kennedy's first two professional fights, to Malek Mahmoud and Oscar Garcia, Jr., resulted in losses by unanimous decision. These early setbacks caused him to re-evaluate his training regimen and fighting style. As a result of his renewed determination, Kennedy began training to end every fight with decisive finishes to leave the judges no room for interpretation. His third fight was a unanimous decision over Steven Calero at Maverick MMA 21 in November 2022. All successive victories have been through knockouts or submissions. | ||
In press interviews, Kennedy has compared this journey to that of a bamboo tree which takes five years to begin growing after | In press interviews, Kennedy has compared this journey to that of a bamboo tree which takes five years to begin growing after it has been planted. | ||
After his decisive submission over Jeremy Balboa using a rear naked choke in the main event fight at Maverick MMA 25, ''MyMMANews'' reporter Eric Kowal remarked: "Look for this kid to be in the UFC one day." | After his decisive submission over Jeremy Balboa using a rear naked choke in the main event fight at Maverick MMA 25, ''MyMMANews'' reporter Eric Kowal remarked: "Look for this kid to be in the UFC one day." | ||
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The title bout took place at Art of War Cage Fighting 43 on 16 August 2025 at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia. The fight was refereed by Keith "No Nonsense" Peterson, one of the top MMA officials from the UFC. | The title bout took place at Art of War Cage Fighting 43 on 16 August 2025 at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia. The fight was refereed by Keith "No Nonsense" Peterson, one of the top MMA officials from the UFC. | ||
Kennedy dominated the fight from the beginning, drawing Morgan against the cage where he began delivering powerful knees to Morgan's head. Peterson stepped in and stopped the fight at 1:15 into the first round, leaving Kennedy to declare victory and accept the Bantamweight belt. Immediately after the result was announced, New Jersey-based MMA fighter Billy Markle stepped into the ring and challenged Kennedy for the belt. The two fighters then posed for a | Kennedy dominated the fight from the beginning, drawing Morgan against the cage where he began delivering powerful knees to Morgan's head. Peterson stepped in and stopped the fight at 1:15 into the first round, leaving Kennedy to declare victory and accept the Bantamweight belt. Immediately after the result was announced, New Jersey-based MMA fighter Billy Markle stepped into the ring and challenged Kennedy for the belt. The two fighters then posed for a staredown photo and agreed to schedule Kennedy's first title defense in December. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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 he has integrated some [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] practices into his training routine, such as [[yoga]], mindfulness, and breath work. | ||
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." | 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." | ||
[[Bloodstone Studios]] was one of Kennedy's sponsors for his title fight against Dave Morgan. | |||
==Mixed martial arts record== | ==Mixed martial arts record== | ||