Israel Adesanya talks during a press conference for UFC 248 in Houston, Texas, in February. Photo: AFP Israel Adesanya talks during a press conference for UFC 248 in Houston, Texas, in February. Photo: AFP
Israel Adesanya talks during a press conference for UFC 248 in Houston, Texas, in February. Photo: AFP
Martial Arts /  Mixed Martial Arts

UFC: Israel Adesanya says sorry for 9/11 comment – ‘you’re bound to miss the mark with some bars’

  • Adesanya says ‘my brain worked faster than my mouth’ after ‘Twin Towers’ comment causes uproar on social media
  • ‘I’ll be more careful in future with my words,’ says middleweight champion

Topic |   Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Andrew McNicol
Andrew McNicol

Updated: 3:03pm, 24 Feb, 2020

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Israel Adesanya talks during a press conference for UFC 248 in Houston, Texas, in February. Photo: AFP Israel Adesanya talks during a press conference for UFC 248 in Houston, Texas, in February. Photo: AFP
Israel Adesanya talks during a press conference for UFC 248 in Houston, Texas, in February. Photo: AFP
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