Israel Adesanya was just punished for his DUI in New Zealand ... but he left the courtroom apparently in a good mood -- 'cause things could've been a whole lot worse for the UFC star. The 34-year-old fighter appeared in Auckland District Court on Wednesday morning regarding allegations that he had driven drunk in the city back on Aug. 19. Footage of Israel Adesanya arriving at Auckland District Court Wednesday morning 🇳🇿🎥 @NZStuffSport pic.twitter.com/WtoPmHLYJ5 — MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) January 10, 2024 @mma_orbitHe was facing a punishment of up to three months behind bars for it. But, he did hit The Stylebender with a six-month driving ban and a $1,500 fine. 🚨| Israel Adesanya avoided a conviction at Auckland District Court this morning after recently pleading guilty to driving drunk in Auckland, New Zealand, on Aug. 19 last year.

Source: Stuff January 10, 2024 19:08 UTC