Former UFC Fighter Sentenced to Jail Time for Domestic Violence
Casey Kenney, a former UFC bantamweight fighter, has been sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to a domestic violence charge. The incident occurred in July 2024, and Kenney will also have to complete a substance abuse program and a domestic violence offender treatment program. This news comes from a report by MMA Fighting.
Kenney, 34, gained recognition for his performances on Dana White's 'Contender Series' in 2017 and later signed with the UFC. He achieved a 5-3 record inside the Octagon but has not competed since suffering back-to-back decision losses to Dominick Cruz and Yadong Song in 2021. Kenney managed to reduce his original charges of kidnapping and disorderly conduct but will serve supervised probation for a separate charge of drug paraphernalia possession.
His anticipated release date is May 1, 2026. This development has sparked discussions about the consequences of domestic violence in the sports world and the importance of addressing such issues.
