Israel Adesanya pleaded guilty to drunk driving.
Israel Adesanya’s autumn has been dark both inside and outside the cage. EPA / AOP
UFC star Israel Adesanya rolled off the wheel in Auckland on August 19, 2023, just three weeks before the title fight Sean Strickland against.
– I want to apologize to the community, my family and my team for my decision to get behind the wheel after drinking at dinner, Adesanya regrets now.
– I am disappointed in my decision to drive. It was wrong. I know people might follow me. I want them to know that I find this kind of behavior unacceptable.
Adesanya’s possible maximum punishment is three months in prison or a fine of around 2,500 euros. The verdict is scheduled for January 10, 2024.
After the wheelbarrow Adesanya34, lost the middleweight title fight to Strickland by unanimous decision.
The UFC star’s career is shy of a downward trend, as Adesanya has now lost two of his previous three fights. In November 2022, he bowed To Alex Pereirabut the rematch in April ended with Adesanya winning instead.
Source: MMA Fighting