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	* [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]
			* [https://bloommma.com/ Bloomsburg MMA Gym]

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	! Last Fight		! Last Fight
	\| ~~16 August~~ 2025<br>Art of War Cagefighting 43		\| 6 December 2025<br>Art of War Cagefighting 45
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	\| 6-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)		\| 7-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
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	! By knockout		! By knockout
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	! By submission		! By submission
	\| 3 wins		\| 4 wins
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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 U.S. Northeast with a ~~six~~-fight winning streak as of ~~21 August~~ 2025.		'''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 seven-fight winning streak as of 6 December 2025.

	Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC.		Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC.
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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. Referee 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.		Kennedy dominated the fight from the beginning, drawing Morgan against the cage where he began delivering powerful knees to Morgan's head. Referee 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 "Remarkable" 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.

			On 6 December 2025, Kennedy won his first title defense against Billy Markle with a guillotine choke in the second round. The fight was the main event at Art of War 45 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	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.		[[Bloodstone Studios]] was one of Kennedy's sponsors for his title fight against Dave Morgan and his title defense against Billy Markle.

	==Mixed martial arts record==		==Mixed martial arts record==
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	!Date		!Date
	!Event		!Event
			\|-
			\|9
			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|7–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Billy Markle
			\|Guillotine Choke
			\|2:45 Round 2
			\|6 December 2025
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Art of War Cagefighting 45
	\|-		\|-
	\|8		\|8
	\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win		\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
	\|~~5–2~~		\|6–2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Dave Morgan		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Dave Morgan
	\|Strikes		\|Strikes
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	\|7		\|7
	\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win		\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
	\|~~4–2~~		\|5–2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Cole Cameron		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Cole Cameron
	\|Rear Naked Choke		\|Rear Naked Choke
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	\|6		\|6
	\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win		\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
	\|~~3–2~~		\|4–2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Ahmed Khamis		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Ahmed Khamis
	\|Pillow Choke		\|Pillow Choke
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	\|5		\|5
	\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win		\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
	\|~~2–2~~		\|3–2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Jeremy Balboa		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Jeremy Balboa
	\|Rear Naked Choke		\|Rear Naked Choke
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	\|4		\|4
	\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win		\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
	\|~~1–2~~		\|2–2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Justice Harris		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Justice Harris
	\|Strikes		\|Strikes
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	\|3		\|3
	\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win		\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
	\|~~0–2~~		\|1–2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Steven Calero		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Steven Calero
	\|Decision - Unanimous		\|Decision - Unanimous
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	\|style="background-color:#ffcfcf;"\|Loss		\|style="background-color:#ffcfcf;"\|Loss
	\|0-1		\|0-2
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Oscar Garcia, Jr.		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Oscar Garcia, Jr.
	\|Decision - Unanimous		\|Decision - Unanimous
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	\|style="background-color:#ffcfcf;"\|Loss		\|style="background-color:#ffcfcf;"\|Loss
	\|~~0–0~~		\|0–1
	\|style="text-align:left;"\|Malek Mahmoud		\|style="text-align:left;"\|Malek Mahmoud
	\|Decision - Unanimous		\|Decision - Unanimous

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	==Professional career==		==Professional career==
	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. His third fight was a unanimous decision over Steven Calero at Maverick MMA 21 in November 2022. All his successive fights have been won by 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 it has been planted.		In press interviews, Kennedy has compared his journey as a professional fighter 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."

	===Art of War Bantamweight champion===		===Art of War Bantamweight champion===
	There was a significant press interest ~~in the lead up to~~ the fight for the vacant Art of War Bantamweight title because both Kennedy and his opponent, Dave Morgan, had ~~previously~~ been regional standouts in high school wrestling. Additionally, Morgan had been publicly baiting Kennedy through social media with taunts and insults. In response, Kennedy told the ''The Scranton Times-Tribune'', "It's a shame I've got to knock him out."		There was significant press interest before the fight for the vacant Art of War Bantamweight title because both Kennedy and his opponent, Dave Morgan, had been regional standouts in high school wrestling. Additionally, Morgan had been publicly baiting Kennedy through social media with taunts and insults. In response, Kennedy told the ''The Scranton Times-Tribune'', "It's a shame I've got to knock him out."

	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 staredown photo and agreed to schedule Kennedy's first title defense in December.		Kennedy dominated the fight from the beginning, drawing Morgan against the cage where he began delivering powerful knees to Morgan's head. Referee 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==

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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 US Northeast with a six-fight winning streak as of 21 August 2025.		'''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 ~~within the next year~~.		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 is has been planted.		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 ~~stare down~~ photo and agreed to schedule Kennedy's first title defense in December.		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==

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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.

	==~~Amatuer~~ career==		==Amateur career==
	He began his career as an ~~amatuer~~ MMA fighter in 2014 and within three years, he was ranked number one in his weight class in the state of Pennsylvania.		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 ~~amatuer~~ record was 7 wins, 3 losses with all ten fights almost entirely dominated by decisions. His only ~~amatuer~~ submission was his first fight against William Tiger in PA Cage Fight 19 with an arm triangle choke 53 seconds into the first round.		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 ~~amatuer~~ 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."

	==Mixed martial arts record==		==Mixed martial arts record==

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	'''Aaron Kennedy''' is an American mixed martial artist and current world champion of the Bantamweight division of the Art of War fight promotion. He is ~~one of the~~ top Bantamweight ~~prospects~~ in the US Northeast ~~is on~~ a six-fight winning streak.		'''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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	He began his career as an amatuer MMA fighter in 2014 and within three years, he was ranked number one in his weight class in the state of Pennsylvania.		He began his career as an amatuer MMA fighter in 2014 and within three years, he was ranked number one in his weight class in the state of Pennsylvania.

	Kennedy's amatuer record was 7 wins, 3 losses with all ten fights almost entirely dominated by decisions. His only amatuer submission was his first fight against William Tiger in PA Cage Fight 19 with an ~~Arm Triangle Choke~~ 53 seconds into the first round.		Kennedy's amatuer record was 7 wins, 3 losses with all ten fights almost entirely dominated by decisions. His only amatuer 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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	==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]

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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 amatuer boxer [[Travis McHenry]] while both were training at the Bloomsburg Martial Arts gym. McHenry subsequently introduced Kennedy to 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 amatuer 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==
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			!Result
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			!Round
			!Date
			!Event
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			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|5–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Dave Morgan
			\|Strikes
			\|1:15 Round 1
			\|16 August 2025
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Art of War Cagefighting 43
			\|-
			\|7
			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|4–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Cole Cameron
			\|Rear Naked Choke
			\|2:16 Round 2
			\|5 April 2025
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Art of War Cagefighting 41
			\|-
			\|6
			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|3–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Ahmed Khamis
			\|Pillow Choke
			\|2:38 Round 3
			\|7 June 2024
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Ring of Combat 84
			\|-
			\|5
			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|2–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Jeremy Balboa
			\|Rear Naked Choke
			\|4:14 Round 1
			\|1 December 2023
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Maverick MMA 25
			\|-
			\|4
			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|1–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Justice Harris
			\|Strikes
			\|1:15 Round 1
			\|10 June 2023
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Maverick MMA 23
			\|-
			\|3
			\|style="background-color:#cafce3;"\|Win
			\|0–2
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Steven Calero
			\|Decision - Unanimous
			\|3
			\|19 November 2022
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Maverick MMA 21
			\|-
			\|2
			\|style="background-color:#ffcfcf;"\|Loss
			\|0-1
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Oscar Garcia, Jr.
			\|Decision - Unanimous
			\|3
			\|15 April 2022
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Art of War Cagefighting 24
			\|-
			\|1
			\|style="background-color:#ffcfcf;"\|Loss
			\|0–0
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|Malek Mahmoud
			\|Decision - Unanimous
			\|3
			\|10 February 2018
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|PA Cage Fight 30
			\|}

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			'''Aaron Kennedy''' is an American mixed martial artist and current world champion of the Bantamweight division of the Art of War fight promotion. He is one of the top Bantamweight prospects in the US Northeast is on a six-fight winning streak.

			Kennedy is considered a top prospect to join the UFC within the next year.

			==Early life==
			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.

			==Amatuer career==
			He began his career as an amatuer MMA fighter in 2014 and within three years, he was ranked number one in his weight class in the state of Pennsylvania.

			Kennedy's amatuer record was 7 wins, 3 losses with all ten fights almost entirely dominated by decisions. His only amatuer 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==
			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 is 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."

			===Art of War Bantamweight champion===
			There was a significant press interest in the lead up to the fight for the vacant Art of War Bantamweight title because both Kennedy and his opponent, Dave Morgan, had previously been regional standouts in high school wrestling. Additionally, Morgan had been publicly baiting Kennedy through social media with taunts and insults. In response, Kennedy told the ''The Scranton Times-Tribune'', "It's a shame I've got to knock him out."

			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 stare down photo and agreed to schedule Kennedy's first title defense in December.

			==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.

			In 2023, he met [[occultist]] and amatuer boxer [[Travis McHenry]] while both were training at the Bloomsburg Martial Arts gym. McHenry subsequently introduced Kennedy to 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."

			==External links==
			* [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]

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