UFC Champion Israel Adesanya arrested by JFK police. Here's why

UFC Champion Israel Adesanya was asked to step aside when the authorities spotted a brass knuckle duster in his luggage. Laws in some states in the USA, including New York, prohibit knuckle dusters and possession of them could lead to imprisonment of up to 1 year and fines. However, the discretion lies with the authorities about whether they consider a person hostile.

Israel Adesanya cooperated fully with the authorities when cautioned about the weapon in his fan. He informed the police that the weapon was a gift from a fan and had just loaded it into his luggage. After a brief arrest, his manager Tim Simpson said that Israel was allowed to go, and the case was dismissed. The issue happened around 2 pm ET, and the champion was allowed to fly back home to New Zealand. It is, however, too early to determine if legal problems are still pending against Israel on this count.

He was born in Nigeria but grew up in New Zealand at age 10. Israel was bullied in high school as a young boy, making him want to pursue mixed martial arts at 18. As a fighter, Israel competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), where he was a Middleweight Champion. In May 2010, Israel won his first fight and then went on to win a streak of 7 fights. He then rose to become a starfighter. FAQs:

1. Which sports company has signed Israel?Puma
2. Against which fighter did Israel use a slang word for which he apologised?Kevin Holland.