Longtime UFC bantamweight Casey Kenney has been released from the promotion following his arrest on kidnapping and assault charges.
Kenney, a former LFA interim flyweight and bantamweight champion, debuted on mixed martial arts' biggest stage with a win over Ray Borg in 2019. He went on to compete a further seven times in the Octagon, facing the likes of Merab Dvalishvili.
The 33-year-old hasn't competed since 2021, a year in which he suffered consecutive split decision losses to Dominick Cruz and Song Yadong.
Three years on, that losing skid has been confirmed as the final chapter of Kenney's UFC career, with the organization confirming to MMA Fighting's Damon Martin that the 135-pound vet has been released amid troubling allegations of domestic abuse.
Ex-UFC Fighter Kenney Accused Of 'Repeatedly Striking, Slapping, Biting, Headbutting, Choking' Partner
Kenney was arrested on Saturday, August 16, on a number of charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident.
Per MMA Fighting, the veteran fighter was taken into custody by Phoenix Police Fugitive Apprehension Detectives and booked on charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault (strangulation), and assault.
According to Maricopa County court records, Kenny is facing six charges in total, the most serious of which is a class 2 felony for kidnapping. If convicted, the Indiana native is facing up to 12.5 years in prison.
Reports of an incident involving Kenney first arose when the alleged victim's mother accused the fighter of domestic violence in a post on Instagram.
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