On Sunday, June 21, Atlanta police have been known as to a disturbance on the airport involving former interim UFC light-weight champion Dustin Poirier. „The Diamond“ was taken into custody after being aggressive with airport employees. Video of the incident later emerged revealing a drunken Poirier threatened cops.
On Tuesday, Poirier launched an announcement by way of social media admitting that he wants assist to cope with alcohol. The Louisiana native retired from preventing in July 2025 after shedding to Max Holloway by way of unanimous determination in a trilogy bout. Retirement hasn’t been a straightforward transition for the 37 year-old.
„Some days I am nice, some days I am not so good,“ Poirier posted on his Instagram tales. „If I am not working in the direction of one thing or making an attempt to higher my household I am a hazard to myself.“
„I am at some extent the place I would like some assist, strolling away from preventing hasn’t been simple on me an alcohol is not the reply,“ continued Poirier. „It has ruined my father’s life and I cannot enable it wreck mine, my household deserves me 100%. I am making an attempt to do all the things I can to get my thoughts proper and take the precise subsequent steps.“
Poirier’s a future UFC Corridor of Fame member. He fought UFC gold 3 times, the BMF title as soon as, and captured the interim belt. Holds wins over 5 former UFC Champions: Max Holloway (twice), Conor McGregor (twice), Eddie Alvarez, Anthony Pettis and Justin Gaethje.
