UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says he “crossed the line” when he used the word “rape” to threaten Kevin Holland. In response to trash talk from Holland , Adesanya said in a now-deleted Instagram story, “Bro, I’ll f***ing rape you.” Those words caught the attention of New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, as well as the executive director of Rape Prevention Education in the Nigeria-born champ’s home country. Thursday, Adesanya issued a statement that acknowledged wrongdoing.
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Israel Adesanya issues statement on use of ‘rape,’ admits trash talk ‘crossed the line’ – MMA Junkie