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 workers. Video of the incident later emerged revealing a drunken Poirier threatened law enforcement officials.
On Tuesday, Poirier launched an announcement by way of social media admitting that he wants assist to take care of alcohol. The Louisiana native retired from combating in July 2025 after dropping 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 attempting to raised my household I am a hazard to myself.”
“I am at a degree the place I would like some assist, strolling away from combating hasn’t been straightforward on me an alcohol is not the reply,” continued Poirier. “It has ruined my father’s life and I cannot enable it spoil mine, my household deserves me 100%. I am attempting to do every thing I can to get my thoughts proper and take the fitting 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.
