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Breaking – Ex-UFC champion Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drink driving charge: ‘I want to apologize’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving in Auckland, New Zealand earlier today, after he was charged with operating a motor vehicle, whilst 37 milligrams over the legal 50 milligram of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood limit. Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion under the […]

Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC, headlined the promotion’s return to Sydney, Australia at the beginning of this month, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Sean Strickland at the Qudos Bank Arena in a return ‘Down Under’.

And per an initial report from the New Zealand Herald tonight, court documents obtained told how City Kickboxing striker, Adesanya, was charged with driving a vehicle on Wellesley Street in Auckland Central, New Zealand, submitting an evidentiary blood test which returned a 87 millilitres of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood level.

Israel Adesanya issues apology to his family and team amid drink driving offense

Commenting on his charge and subsequent guilty plea at Auckland District Court this morning, Nigerian-Kiwi mixed martial artist, Adesanya issued an apology, before describing his behavior as unacceptable.

“I want to apologise to the community, my family, and my team for the decision I made to get behind the wheel after drinking at dinner,” Israel Adesanya told the New Zealand Herald.

“I was pulled over and gave an evidentiary blood test – the reading was 87 millilitres of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood,” Israel Adesanya continued. “I am disappointed with my decision to drive, it was wrong. I know that people follow me and I want them to know I do not think this behavior is acceptable.

The maximum penalty Adesanya can face is a fine of $4,500, or three months behind bars, in relation to the alleged offense which is said to have taken place on August 19. last.

Karl Trotter, Adesanya’s legal representative sought a no-conviction plea in relation to the offense, which was subsequently granted by the sitting judge.

What are your thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s driving offense last month?

Tyron Woodley plays up potential UFC return, fight with rival Israel Adesanya: ‘I don’t like him’

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has been sidelined from active mixed martial arts competition since he suffered a fourth consecutive loss to recent winner, Vicente Luque back in 2021, however, the St. Louis native insists he would entertain a fight with former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya in a potential UFC comeback. Woodley, a […]

Woodley, a former undisputed welterweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from active combat sports competition since he suffered a second consecutive loss to Jake Paul – the second of which in a stunning KO loss to the Ohio native in their 2021 professional boxing rematch.

Tyron Woodley discusses potential UFC return

Ending his tenure under the banner of the Dana White-led banner following a D’Arce choke submission loss to the above-mentioned, Luque, the polarizing, Woodley has claimed he would entertain a stunning UFC return if he got the opportunity to stand opposite recent UFC 293 headliner and long-standing rival, Adesanya.

“Only thing that would get me back to the UFC – only person I would just wanna beat the f*ck out of, is Israel Adesanya,” Tyron Woodley said on the JAXXON podcast. “I don’t like him. ‘Cos he cap. … I already gave you respect, then they ask me who did I wanna fight, whoever at the tp. So, you’re at the top my brother, so salute.”

“I never wanted to fight Nick or (Diaz), Nate (Diaz), or (Michael) Bisping, or Conor (McGregor), or Georges (St-Pierre) ‘cos I thought they was weak, easy or they was whack. I thought they was the best. To be the best you gotta beat the best.”

Suffering his second undisputed middleweight title loss in the span of 11 months earlier this month, City Kickboxing staple, Adesanya dropped a unanimous decision loss to the outspoken, Sean Strickland in the promotion’s return to Sydney, Australia.

Would you like to see Tyron Woodley fight Israel Adesanya?

Israel Adesanya claims he will just fight ‘For fun’ after UFC 293 title loss: ‘The belts never mattered to me’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion has claimed he will not pout his efforts toward recapturing the divisional crown, and striking himself as a three-time gold holder, however, stresses he is now just fighting “fun fun” after his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 earlier this month. Adesanya, a two-time undisputed middleweight champion under the […]

Adesanya, a two-time undisputed middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC, headlined the promotion’s return ‘Down Under’ to Sydney, Australia earlier this month, slumping to his second title loss in less than a year, as he dropped a one-sided unanimous decision loss to Sean Strickland.

Having lost the middleweight championship back in November of last year to a fifth round rallying TKO defeat to Brazilian rival, Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden, City Kickboxing ace, Adesanya reclaimed the title with an April win over the former – stopping him with a second round KO in Miami, Florida.

Israel Adesanya breaks silence after UFC 293 title loss earlier this month

However, pegged to compete for middleweight spoils in an immediate championship rematch with Strickland by UFC CEO, Dana White in the immediate aftermath of his loss, Nigerian-Kiwi striker, Adesanya has claimed he will now only compete “for fun” as he plots a third title ascension.

“The belts never mattered to me,” Israel Adesanya said on his official YouTube channel. “I mean, it does obviously, but how many times have I said it’s just a fancy tiara that brings more money and this and that, rah, rah, rah.”

“That belt is just a nice accessory,” Israel Adesanya explained. “I’ve already got belts, I have many belts. I’m just going to do it again. Just for for – just for fun.”

Reflecting on his shocking upset loss to Covina native, Strickland at UFC 293, Adesanya described the bout as a “bad dream” – claiming he was unable to set up any of his offensive action throughout the five round back-and-forth.

Who would you like to see Israel Adesanya fight in his UFC return?

Sean Strickland reveals he accidentally drank his own urine after UFC 293 title win: ‘I drank the wrong cup’

Newly-minted undisputed middleweight champion, Sean Strickland has shockingly revealed that following his stunning UFC 293 title victory against rival, Israel Adesanya earlier this month – he somehow managed to drink a cup of his own urine. Strickland, the incumbent middleweight titleholder, managed to turn in one of the biggest upset victories in the history of […]

Strickland, the incumbent middleweight titleholder, managed to turn in one of the biggest upset victories in the history of the UFC, defeating former two-time divisional champion, Adesanya with a stunning unanimous decision win at UFC 293 earlier this month in Sydney, Australia.

And already pegged to defend his championship in an immediate title rematch against City Kickboxing staple, Adesanya next, Strickland has hit the headlines in abundance since winning the undisputed crown.

Just three days removed from his title win, Strickland revealed he broke a panel on his championship belt, which he elected to attempt to repair with some makeshift alterations in the form of some duct tape.

Furthermore, footage emerged of the hugely outspoken Covina native, Strickland chasing Monster Energy rep, Hans Molenkamp around a gym – all whilst armed with a fully functional flamethrower – which was lighting at the time.

Sean Strickland reveals he drank his own urine after UFC 293 title win

And now, after further video evidence showed Strickland stabbing a heavy bag in a bid to teach viewers how to stab somebody, the newly crowned middleweight champion revealed he somehow drank his own urine after his title win at UFC 293.

“Back to your normal programing… my brain “Sean make sure you throw way that coffee cup in your car you pissed in so you don’t forget,”” Sean Strickland posted on his official X account. “The next day “Goddamnit I drank the wrong cup.” The moral of the story here is throw away the piss cups or you might accidentally drink it.”

Back to your normal programing..
My brain
"Sean make sure you throw away that coffee cup in your car you pissed in so you don't forget"

The next day
"Goddamnit I drank the wrong cup"

The moral of the story here is throw away the piss cups or you might accidentally drink it.

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) September 19, 2023

Whilst linked with a title fight rematch against Adesanya next, Strickland has also received a title fight call out from the surging number one ranked contender, Dricus du Plessis, as well as former foe, Jared Cannonier, who holds a win over Strickland.

Who do you want to see Sean Strickland fight in his return to the UFC?

Aljamain Sterling calls double standards in UFC: ‘I should get a title rematch if Israel Adesanya does’

Former undisputed bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling has questioned recent talk of an immediate title fight rematch for former two-time middleweight gold holder, Israel Adesanya – and why that same sentiment does not surface for him, despite his dominant run atop the 135lbs division. Sterling, the current number one ranked bantamweight contender, headlined UFC 292 back […]

Sterling, the current number one ranked bantamweight contender, headlined UFC 292 back in August, dropping his divisional crown to the incoming, Sean O’Malley – in the form of a second round TKO loss to the Montana native in Boston, Massachusetts.

And in the immediate aftermath of Sterling’s loss, O’Malley has instead, welcomed the possibility of rematching fellow card victor, Marlon Vera as soon as UFC 296 in December – in a rematch for the Chone native.

Furthermore, dropping his middleweight championship in one-sided fashion earlier this month to the outspoken, Sean Strickland, former two-time division champion, Israel Adesanya appears to be pegged to challenge for gold immediately once more, per UFC CEO, Dana White.

Aljamain Sterling calls double standards from UFC brass after title loss

And as far as Sterling is concerned, double standards appear to be at play for him, questioning why he has not been considered for an immediate re-run against O’Malley – whilst Adesanya, who has now lost his middleweight championship twice in the space of a year, has been.

“If we’re gonna talk about giving instant rematches, you give a guy who lost two fights in the same title reign – so he won the belt, he lost, beat the guy, and then came back and lost again to another guy,” Aljamain Sterling said on his official YouTube channel. “So, it’s like, how are you giving him (Israel Adesanya) another title shot?”

“And yhen you tell me that I don’t deserve it?” Aljamain Sterling explained. “That’s all I’m saying. I’m not knocking Izzy. Izzy, if they [the UFC] give you the title shot, brother, take that sh*t and run. But what I’m saying is, how do you get it and I don’t? If the fans, Dana (White), whoever can justify that to me and I could be like, ‘Alright, I can see the point.’ But I don’t see the point.”

Do you agree with Aljamain Sterling’s call for a UFC title rematch?

Video – UFC star Sean Strickland chases Monster Energy rep Hans Molenkamp through gym with flamethrower

Off the back of his spectacular title victory earlier this month at UFC 293, newly-crowned middleweight champion, Sean Strickland has been spotted chasing Monster Energy rep, Hans Molenkamp throughout a gym with a fully functional and lit flamethrower – appearing to singe some hair on the arm of the latter. Strickland, the newly-minted undisputed middleweight […]

Strickland, the newly-minted undisputed middleweight champion, headlined UFC 293 two weeks ago in Sydney, Australia – defeating former two-time titleholder, Israel Adesanya in a one-sided unanimous decision win – scoring one of the biggest upsets wins in UFC title fight antiquity.

Sean Strickland chases Monster Energy rep through gym with a flamethrower

And already hitting the headlines following his title win, hugely-outspoken Covina native, Sean Strickland had to repair his actual championship belt in some makeshift fashion in his return to the United States – duct taping a right side panel of the title to the leather belt.

Continuing in his provocative behavior following his championship coronation in Australia, footage has emerged of Strickland chasing the above-mentioned Molenkamp throughout a gym, all while armed with a fully lit flamethrower.

Yet to be booked to make his first attempted defense of the middleweight crown in the immediate aftermath of UFC 293, Strickland has been pegged to potentially defend his title in an immediate championship rematch against the above-mentioned, Adesanya.

Furthermore, the Californian has also received call outs from the surging number one ranked, Dricus du Plessis, as well as one-time title challenger, Jared Cannonier – whom defeated Strickland before his championship win in a close, debated decision victory back in Decemebr atop a UFC Apex facility card.

Remaining coy on his fighting future following his title win, Strickland is currently on vacation with his girlfriend – whom has been credited with making a huge difference in the newly-crowned champion’s life prior to his title win.

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