UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest
Summary
Dustin Poirier, a retired UFC fighter, was arrested for being drunk in public at an airport in Atlanta. He has said he needs help and is working to improve his life after struggling with retirement and alcohol.Key Facts
- Dustin Poirier is 37 years old and retired from MMA last year after a 16-year career.
- He was arrested for public drunkenness, which is a misdemeanor in Georgia and can lead to jail or fines.
- Police body camera footage shows Poirier arguing with officers at an airport and later calming down before his arrest.
- Poirier said on Instagram that he is seeking help because walking away from fighting has been hard and alcohol is not the answer.
- He mentioned that alcohol ruined his father’s life and he wants to avoid the same fate.
- Poirier retired as a respected fighter with 22 wins in 32 UFC bouts, including victories over top fighters like Conor McGregor.
- After retiring, Poirier has worked as a UFC analyst and done charity work for children in Louisiana.
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