Getting to Know… Jared Kilkenny
Today we’ll “Get to Know” Jared Kilkenny who is experiencing a career resurgence after a 6 year absence from the sport. Since returning, Kilkenny has won his last two fights by knockout and has two fights on his schedule including a bout with Craig Hudson at Rumble in the Cage 58 this weekend and a matchup against Tony Lopez at Prestige FC 10 in June.
Name: Jared Kilkenny
Height: 6’5″
Walking Around Weight: 255 lbs
MMA Competition Weight Class: Heavyweight
Date of Birth: Feb. 5th 1982
City Born In: Calgary, Alberta
City Currently Residing In: Lethbridge, Alberta
First Job: Town of Magrath summer crew
Current Job: Owner Kilkenny Services/Kilkenny Wellness
First Car: 1989 Dodge Omni
Current Car: 2015 Dodge Ram
Favorite Movie: Usual Suspects
Favorite TV Show: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Favorite Book: Chariots of the Gods
Favorite Band/Singer: Metallica/Lil’ Wayne
Nickname, and how you got it: “J-Rod” it’s a long, dirty story involving a hot tub, from when I went on the Roadhouse ski trip…
MMA Team/Camp: CMC (Canadian Martial Arts Center)
MMA Titles Held: Uncrowned king/most ducked fighter 2017/2018
Belts/Ranks attained in other combat sports and Martial Arts: Orange belt in Wado Kai Karate when I was twelve.
Favorite UFC Fighter: Paige VanZant. Hey @paigevanzantufc get at me. Seriously
MMA Inspirations/Mentor/Idol: Lee Mein. A living, breathing, fighting Canadian MMA legend.
First Martial Arts Memory: Being forced to do the kata (form/technique) before I was allowed to do kumite (sparring). Still salty, and it’s still happening.
Greatest MMA Moment to Date: My trilogy with the late, great Tim Hague (r.i.p.)
First MMA Memory: Puking during my first class.
Funniest MMA Fighter that You Know: Dustin Joynson. Not funny “ha ha” more funny that he considers himself a fighter.
Toughest MMA Competitors Encountered: Martin Desilets. Guy was a stud.
Most Memorable Finish: My ground and pound finish of Shane Biever in KOTC. There was a lot of blood.
Cage or Ring: Whichever pays better.
Embarrassing MMA Memory: Gassing out against: (insert any loss here)
Funny MMA Memory: Any good session at CMC. It’s a room full of comedians.
Favorite MMA Move (finish/strike): A jab standing, or elbows from mount.
Favorite Sport Outside of MMA: Basketball (I played college ball at Grant MacEwan)
Favorite Food: Pizza/wings… Wing pizza?
Relationship Status: Married and looking 🤷♂️👭
Twitter Account: Is Twitter still a “thing”?
Facebook Account/Fan Page: KilkennyWellness
Instagram: @kilkenny_mma and @kilkennywellness
Comments: “Don’t run, you’ll only die tired.”
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One of the nicest guys in the game
Well-loved!
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