Israel Adesanya arrested at New York airport

by time news

Israel Adesanya showed up at the airport with brass knuckles, given to him by a fan. The incident was quickly resolved.

The week is difficult for Israel Adesanya. After his defeat at UFC 281 against Alex Pereira, which made him lose his middleweight championship belt, the Nigerian had a new disappointment. He was arrested at New York airport with brass knuckles.

Finally, more fear than harm. The fighter quickly cooperated. Journalist Ariel Helwani relayed a message on social media explaining that “ brass knuckles was a gift from a fan that Israel Adesanya put in his suitcase “. The athlete was then able to return home.

A few days after his defeat, which occurred on November 13, Adesanya has already demanded a rematch against his opponent, and now champion, Alex Pereira. For the moment, no formalization of a possible fight has taken place.

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