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UFC veteran Casey Kenney arrested for assault and kidnapping

Related Topics: Song Yadong

Former UFC bantamweight contender, Casey Kennedy has now been released from police custody, following an arrest on August 16. last – in relation to charges which have included kidnapping, assault, and aggravated assault, following an alleged incident of domestic violence.

Kennedy, a former bantamweight contender under the banner of the UFC, has not competed since he fought at UFC 265 back in August 2021, most recently suffering a split decision defeat against fellow contender, Song Yadong.

In July of this year, Casey Kenney was the subject of accusations of alleged domestic violence by the mother of an alleged ex-girlfriend, who made a slew of accusations against the 33-year-old Portland native on social media.