Israel Adesanya, who admitted to driving while intoxicated in New Zealand, faces three months in prison.

Israel Adesanya, the previous holder of the UFC middleweight championship title, has admitted his culpability in relation to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol in his native nation of New Zealand.

The occurrence transpired on August 19th, wherein Adesanya was subjected to a traffic stop and afterwards discovered to have a blood alcohol concentration of 87 milligrams per 100 milliliters. In New Zealand, the established legal threshold is set at 50 milligrams.

According to ESPN, Adesanya's team reported that he approached a Random Breath Testing unit in Auckland while returning from a dinner outing with pals.

According to ESPN, the individual in question may potentially be subject to a fine of up to $2,680 and/or a maximum imprisonment period of three months.

In a statement sent to ESPN, Adesanya expressed his intention to extend apologies to the community, his family, and his team for his decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol subsequent to a dinner engagement.

I am dissatisfied with my choice to operate a motor vehicle, as it was an incorrect option. I am aware that individuals may choose to emulate my actions, and it is imperative for me to convey my disapproval of such behavior.