Dustin Poirier: Former UFC star says he needs help after arrest video
Dustin Poirier has stated he is “at the point where I need some help” after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.
The 37-year-old, who retired from MMA final yr following a distinguished 16-year profession, was apprehended by police in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this week earlier than being launched on bail.
In physique digital camera footage of the arrest launched by police, an agitated Poirier might be seen threatening an officer at an airport after arriving he was thrown off a flight.
As the officer tries to calm Poirier down, the American says “I’ll fight you right now” together with quite a few expletives, earlier than asking “are you going to rate me?” because the officer removes his taser.
Poirier later calms down as one other officer arrives to arrest him, earlier than fist bumping the officer who filmed the change, including: “You did a great job, you did what you could.”
In an announcement on Instagram, Poirier stated he is looking for help after discovering life troublesome following his retirement from UFC.
“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,” Poirier wrote.
“It has ruined my father’s life and I will not allow it to ruin mine, my family deserves me at 100%. I’m to do everything I can try to get my mind right and take the right next steps.”
In Georgia, public drunkenness is a misdemeanor that carries punishments of as much as one yr in jail, as much as $1,000 (£757) in fines, or each.
A former UFC interim light-weight champion, he left the game final yr as probably the most revered athletes to step contained in the octagon.
After making his UFC debut in 2011, Poirier gained 22 of 32 fights within the group and retired as arguably the perfect fighter to by no means win an undisputed title.
His glittering resume included wins over Conor McGregor, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje, whereas away from the game his charity work helped the lives of youngsters in his dwelling state Louisiana.
Since retiring, Poirier has made common appearances as an analyst on UFC broadcasts.
