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UFC star Israel Adesanya apologizes after drunk driving charge

By Reuters
26 September 2023   |   10:04 am
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya is awaiting sentencing after being charged with driving under the influence. The former middleweight champion lost his title in his most recent outing to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. Adesanya pleaded guilty to the charges and apologized for his actions, taking full responsibility.

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