UFC icon Dustin Poirier has released a public statement on social media after getting arrested for alleged public intoxication on Father’s Day.
‘The Diamond’ appeared agitated after allegedly being removed from a flight. Recent footage surfaced online showing Poirier hurling insults and threatening to fight airport security personnel. The entire exchange was captured on the officer’s bodycam, with the officer repeatedly attempting to calm the former UFC interim lightweight champion down.
After those efforts failed, the situation escalated to the point where the officer drew his taser as a precautionary measure. Poirier was subsequently arrested and escorted away by police.
The 38-year-old recently shared an Instagram story in which he admitted that he is currently not in the best place in life and is struggling with alcohol. Poirier wrote
“I’m at the point where I need some help, walking away from fighting hasn’t been easy on me and alcohol isn’t the answer.
It has ruined my father’s life and I will not allow it to ruin mine, my family deserve me at 100%.
I’m trying to do everything I can to get my mind right and take the right next steps.”
Check out Dustin Poirier’s comments below:
UFC Stars Rally Around Dustin Poirier After Father’s Day Airport Incident
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren weighed in on the situation, sharing footage of Dustin Poirier playfully wrestling with fans and enjoying himself at the airport before the controversy unfolded. Askren wrote:
“He was having a good time at the airport. Wrestled some of my friends.”
Check out Ben Askren’s comments about Dustin Poirier below:
UFC lightweight contender King Green came to Poirier’s defence, urging fans to leave him alone and let him enjoy his drinks on Father’s Day. Green stated:
“You’re telling me on Father’s Day I can’t get drunk? They caught him at 6:30 PM not at 2 AM or 4 AM. With all the sh*t we go through, let me enjoy my drink and leave me the fu*k alone.”
Check out King Green’s comments about Dustin Poirier below:
‘The Diamond’ announced his retirement from all forms of mixed martial arts after his defeat to Max Holloway in the UFC 318 main event last year. Since then, Poirier has been working as a UFC analyst and focusing on his fitness.
It is clear that the Louisiana native is currently going through a difficult period and has not taken well to retirement. Poirier has previously admitted that he tends to struggle when he is away from fighting and no longer working toward a clear goal.
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