Israel Adesanya arrest: UFC News: Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was arrested at the JFK airport in Texas, USA for the criminal possession brass-made knuckle punchers. As per reports, Adesanya was busted while passing the security test and was immediately cornered by the Port Authority Police Department near the TSA screening area. It is illegal to carry brass knuckles in New York City which the UFC fighter didn’t seem to be aware of. For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya seems to be out of danger right now. The UFC star’s manager, Tim Simpson, connected with TMZ Sports and gave an update on the whole scenario. He said, “Israel [Adesanya] was handed a gift by a fan, which he put in his luggage. When flagged at the airport, Israel quickly disposed of the item, and cooperated with authorities. He has complied accordingly, with that the matter was dismissed and he is on his way home.”
Israel Adesanya was medically suspended by the UFC after his title loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 281 via fifth-round TKO. Adesanya’s undefeated UFC middleweight run has ended and the recent arrest might be an extra dent in that scratch.
There has been no opponent other than Alex Pereira who could knockout ‘Izzy’ Adesanya and Pereira has done it twice across two different sports. With Alex Pereira holding the UFC belt right now, Adesanya may struggle to regain his championship status.
Israel Adesanya arrest and UFC loss: Israel Adesanya wants to fight Alex Pereira
Despite suffering 3 losses against Alex Pereira in kickboxing and MMA, ‘The Last Stylebender’ wants to have another go at his Brazilian nemesis. Adesanya was actually dominating the UFC 281 main event, rocking Alex Pereira at the end of round one.
Adesanya also took his opponent to the ground and was winning on the judges’ scorecard. Nevertheless, Alex Pereira put his killer instinct to display and stopped ‘Izzy’ in the final round.
Israel Adesanya arrest: UFC star Israel Adesanya granted clean chit after airport arrest and is flying back home
Following his loss, Adesanya said, “I’m crazy, bro. I can beat him. I know I can beat him. You’ve seen I can beat him.”
Israel Adesanya held the UFC middleweight strap since 2019 and defended it five times before losing at UFC 281. Hence, he may receive an immediate rematch against Pereira for the 185 lbs title.
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