Former UFC bantamweight Casey Kenney has been sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to a domestic violence charge stemming from his 2024 arrest.
According to court records obtained by MMA Fighting, the 34-year-old fighter reached a plea deal with prosecutors, pleading guilty to aggravated assault, a class six felony for domestic violence. Originally, Casey Kenney faced several serious charges, including kidnapping, disorderly conduct, and multiple counts of assault.
Under the plea agreement, Kenney began serving his six-month sentence on October 30 and will remain on probation for the next three years. He’s also required to complete both a substance abuse program and a domestic violence offender treatment program.
The court ordered Kenney to stay away from the victim, pay all court fines and fees, and undergo supervised probation. His expected release date is May 1, 2026.
Kenney also faced a separate case involving drug paraphernalia possession, for which he received two years of supervised probation and must complete 100 hours of community service, in addition to substance abuse treatment.
The charges stemmed from an alleged domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend in July 2024. According to a probable cause statement, Casey Kenney was accused of assaulting and restraining the victim over several hours, inflicting multiple injuries and preventing her from leaving his residence. The report also stated that Kenney threatened to shoot anyone who came to her aid.
Kenney’s legal troubles mark a dramatic downfall for the Arizona native, who once competed in the UFC’s bantamweight division. After a promising start on Dana White’s Contender Series and a successful run in Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), Kenney signed with the UFC and compiled a 5-3 record inside the Octagon.
His last fight came in 2021 at UFC 265, where he lost a unanimous decision to Song Yadong. He was later released from the UFC roster.
The sentencing closes a troubling chapter for Casey Kenney, who now faces years of legal supervision and rehabilitation programs before he can attempt to rebuild his life, inside or outside the cage.
