Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is apologizing to fans for a recent drunk driving arrest.
LEADERSHIP had earlier reported that Adesanya plead guilty to drunk driving in
New Zealand.
The 34-year-old was arrested after being tested by a random breath testing unit, registering a result of 37 milligrams higher than the legal limit.
“I want to apologize to the community, my family and my team for the decision I made to get behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner,” Adesanya said in a statement to ESPN.
“I am disappointed with my decision to drive, it was wrong. I know that people might follow me and I want them to know I do not think this behavior is acceptable.”
Adesanya will be sentenced on Jan. 10. He faces three months behind bars and a fine of $2,680.
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