Kennedy served in the US army in Iraq during the 2000s. Photo: Reproduction
Since the terrorist attacks that killed dozens of people in Paris last November, the world's attention, especially the West, towards terrorism has been redoubled and the main target is the Islamic State group. Despite the size of the group that today controls part of the territories of Syria and Iraq, UFC fighter Tim Kennedy, a former US army soldier, decided to tear up the word and 'declare war' on the caliphate.
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“What should truly scare you is that the people here, they believe in America, in the ideals we stand for, are willing to die for them, and would enjoy a fight against a bunch of pussies like you,” Kennedy wrote in a long rant. “I’m not hiding, I’m not afraid and I’m not alone,” he added.
At 36 years old, Tim Kennedy has a professional MMA record of 18 wins and five losses. Twice former Strikeforce belt challenger, having been defeated by Ronaldo Jacare e Luke Rockhold, Kennedy lost his unbeaten UFC record in his last fight, in September 2014, in a highly contested defeat to Yoel romero. Since then, the former soldier has made little bones about returning to the Octagon, especially due to the new agreement between the UFC and the sporting goods brand Reebok.
Check out Kennedy's outburst below:
Things will change. Over the last few years you have become comfortable with the way we face you. that is the question. We had to operate within policing limitations, rules of engagement and the Geneva Convention. Your biggest mistake is thinking that these rules will be applied if you challenge us in the USA.
You know how to fight unarmed journalists, women and children. Those who wish to harm us need to understand that it will not be like that here. Things are going to get ugly quickly. This is the country that dominated Iwo Jima, invaded Normandy, made the first plane and set foot on the moon first. There are more weapons here than in the rest of the world combined.
What should truly scare you is that the people here, they believe in America, in the ideals we stand for, are willing to die for them and would love to enjoy a fight against a bunch of pussies like you.
PS: I'm not hiding, I'm not afraid and I'm not alone
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