Michael Van Gerwen was captured having an angry bust-up on a night out in footage leaked on social media.
The three-time world champion can be seen at the centre of an ugly scuffle as other people are held back on Saturday night.
But MVG, 36, has been quick to respond to the incident at an unknown location during a weekend off from the oche.
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“After an enjoyable night out, we wanted to grab something to eat, and unfortunately I ended up in a situation you’d rather avoid,” he told Darts News.
“The man came at me from the kitchen, not the other way round, following a verbal exchange.
“People are making it sound more dramatic than it actually was, which is a shame.