1:45 PM PT – Israel Adesanya’s manager, Tim Simpson, tells TMZ Sports … “Israel was handed a gift by a fan, which he put in his luggage. When flagged at the airport, Israel quickly disposed of the item, and cooperated with authorities. He has complied accordingly, with that the matter was dismissed and he is on his way home.”
Israel Adesanya was arrested Wednesday afternoon for criminal possession of a weapon at JFK airport in NYC, TMZ Sports has learned … after the UFC superstar was allegedly busted while going through security with metal knuckles.