Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy has apologized after being called out for lying about his history of military achievements.
Kennedy was caught by popular YouTube channel Valhalla VFT, hosted by former Green Beret Nathan Cornacchia, fabricating the fact that he had been awarded a Bronze Star with Valor.
“I want to take full and unequivocal responsibility for a serious mistake,” Kennedy wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, July 9. “Over the years, I made public statements and gave interviews in which I unintentionally misstated aspects of my military service. Most notably, I implied directly or indirectly that I had been awarded the Bronze Star with Valor. That is not true, and there is no excuse for it. I never received that honor, and I deeply regret ever suggesting otherwise.”
He continued, “That kind of recognition is sacred. It represents extraordinary courage under fire acts that risk or cost lives. To those who truly earned it, and to their families and brothers-in-arms, I offer my sincere and direct apology. What I said disrespected your service, and I take full ownership of that.”
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The Bronze Star with Valor is awarded to members of the armed forces who carry out “heroic or meritorious achievement or service” in ground combat.
“I was young when I stepped into the public eye, and while I wasn’t prepared for the scrutiny or pressure that came with it, that doesn’t absolve me,” Kennedy continued. “I should have known better. Integrity is not situational, and I failed to uphold the standards I claimed to represent.”
Kennedy singled out the military community in his apology, writing, “You had every right to expect more from me, and I didn’t live up to that.”
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“This apology is not the end, it’s the beginning,” he concluded. “I am committed to rebuilding trust through honest reflection, visible accountability, and ongoing service to the community I misrepresented myself to. I will no longer speak about my service in a way that elevates me beyond what I actually did. From now on, my words will be guided by truth, humility, and respect.”
Kennedy did serve in the armed forces for nearly 20 years, becoming a Green Beret and even writing a book in 2022 titled Scars and Stripes: An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself.
In addition to his military service, Kennedy holds an 18-6 MMA record, including a 3-2 record in the UFC.
Kennedy last fought professionally in December 2016, a loss via TKO to Kelvin Gastelum.
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