By FCF Staff

While authorities in Thailand continue to search for UFC veteran Junie Browning, for his alleged involvement in a recent barroom brawl that made headlines, the controversial fighter has reached out to the media in an effort to clear his name.

In a lengthy letter that was submitted to the Phuket Gazette, Browning claims that he did not start the altercation on December 11^th, which led to him and several other people being hospitalized in Phuket. In a sample from the correspondence Browning states:

I am writing this in regards to the events that happened this past Sunday night [December 11] in Karon and in the Patong Hospital following.

I am aware of previous allegations in my past that may lead people to believe that the way the event is being portrayed in the media is true. I came to Thailand to train jn MMA and rebuild my reputation and career as a professional athlete. My current physical condition and the reputation that is being built by corrupt media is fatal to my career.

I was in fact the victim in this case and it is important I am able to tell my side of the story and provide you with pictures and evidence to support it.

There was an attempt to end my life and I am begging for help from the US Embassy. My girlfriend and I have had our lives repeatedly threatened in the hours and days following the event.

After the incident, The Phuketwan.com reported that Browing had been seen allegedly striking a woman, which prompted the intervention of several staff members and tourists.

The injured Browning and others were taken to a nearby hospital, where another altercation reportedly took place.

Photos via The Phuket Gazette.net