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Infamous NFL Fan Sentenced To 32 Years In Prison Monday

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Gould | Last updated May 12, 2025 6:16 PM ET

Xaviar Babudar, the Kansas City Chiefs fan known as "ChiefsAholic," was sentenced to additional prison time on Monday.

An Oklahoma court sentenced Babudar to 32 years in prison. He was already serving 17.5 years in federal prison after committing multiple bank robberies across the United States. The sentence is concurrent, so he'll serve 14.5 years in an Oklahoma penitentiary following his federal stint.

Tulsa County pursued a life sentence for Babudar, who was arrested following an armed robbery at the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in December 2022.

"It was offensive to me that a serial robber could victimize as many hard-working Americans as this guy did all across the country and only receive 17 1/2 years from the federal government," Tulsa County district attorney Steve Kunzweiler said, per ESPN's Elizabeth Merrill and David Purdum. "My preference was for him to serve the rest of his life in prison. He caught another break today, but at least he's going to be serving some additional time, and my thoughts are with the victims who continue to be tormented by his violence."

Released on bond after his initial arrest, Babudar removed his GPS tracking monitor and fled after winning $100,000 in bets placed on the Chiefs. He robbed more banks while on the run before federal authorities detained him in Sacramento on July 7, 2023.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: A Kansas City Chiefs fan dressed as K. C. Wolf attends the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Last March, Babudar pleaded guilty to robbery with a firearm and assault while masked or disguised in connection with the Oklahoma robbery. He pointed a pistol at a bank teller before stealing $150,000.

Later in the year, Babudar admitted to stealing more than $800,000 across 11 U.S. states. He laundered the money through casinos.

Before becoming infamous for his criminal activity, "ChiefsAholic" was well known for attending Kansas City games in a gray wolf suit. The superfan developed a significant social media following, but an ESPN investigation determined that most of what Babudar posted wasn't true.

Babudar's attorney, Jay-Michael Swab, claimed Babudar suffered from childhood trauma and a gambling addiction. He argued his client didn't deserve a life sentence because he never intended to harm anyone and found religion in prison.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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