UFC’s Dustin Poirier
‘I Want Some Assist’
… Struggling W/ Alcohol After Retirement
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June 23, 2026
7:13 PM PDT
Dustin Poirier says quitting combating hasn’t been straightforward, admitting he is battling booze … after police video confirmed the previous UFC champ belligerently cursing airport staff out earlier than being arrested on Sunday.
“Im on the level the place I would like some assist, strolling away from combating hasn’t been straightforward on me and alcohol is not the reply. It has ruined my father’s life and I cannot permit it to spoil mine, my household deserves me at 100%,” Poirier wrote Tuesday night time on Instagram.
He ended his message to followers with a vow to get assist.
“I am making an attempt to do every part I can to get my thoughts proper and take the fitting subsequent steps.”
TMZ Sports activities broke the story earlier this week … the 37-year-old fighter, who retired in July, was arrested on Father’s Day round 4PM on the Hartsfield-Jackson airport close to Atlanta.
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It is unclear precisely what went down on the airplane earlier than taking off, however Poirier was faraway from the plane, and he flipped out.
Police physique digital camera exhibits Dustin performing aggressively with airport workers and a police officer who was making an attempt to de-escalate the state of affairs.
“Let’s go, large canine. Let’s go, large canine. What’s up? Buncha hos. Let’s go. Let’s go. F***in’ mendacity motherf****r. Yeah, pulled me off the airplane, all my boys went to the f***in’ crib. Now, what the f***?” Poirier mentioned.
“Man, f*** you and f*** her and f*** her. I will combat you proper now,” Poirier mentioned, squaring up with the person, who retreated and referred to as for assist.
Dustin finally went peacefully with the cops and even dapped up the officer he initially stubborn out.
Poirier was arrested for “Public Drunk” — a misdemeanor that may carry as much as one 12 months in jail with a conviction.
Extra importantly than the legal case he now faces, Dustin, referred to as the most effective and most charitable fighters in MMA, says he wants assist.
Poirier’s nonetheless one of many extra standard fighters across the sport, and numerous followers hope he will get what he wants.
