Just days after getting arrested at Atlanta airport, former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has opened up publicly in regards to the recent unlucky incident that went down and the way he desires to go ahead from there.
The retired UFC star shared a private message on his Instagram, where he acknowledged fighting alcohol and the way it has turn into an issue in his life. The 37-year-old was arrested in Atlanta and later released on bail.
The statement was released soon after the footage of the incident was made public. Although the arrest had already brought Poirier into the highlight, his recent message drew focus to something much more personal. Slightly than dismissing what happened, Poirier got here out honest and asked for assist in improving himself.
“I’m at the purpose where I would like some help, walking away from fighting hasn’t been easy on me and alcohol is not the reply,” Poirier wrote. “It has ruined my father’s life and I is not going to allow it to spoil mine, my family deserve me at 100%. I’m attempting to do every thing I can to get my mind right and take the suitable next steps.” In Georgia, public drunkenness is a misdemeanor that carries punishments of up to 1 12 months in jail, as much as $1,000.
Poirier, a former UFC interim lightweight champion, retired from UFC last 12 months as one of the crucial popular and revered MMA fighters within the industry. Following his UFC debut in 2011, Poirier won 22 of 32 fights. His celebrated portfolio includes wins over Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, and Justin Gaethje, and lots of more.
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Just days after getting arrested at Atlanta airport, former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has opened up publicly in regards to the recent unlucky incident that went down and the way he desires to go ahead from there. The retired UFC star shared a private message on his Instagram, where he acknowledged fighting alcohol and the way it has turn into an issue in his life.