Dustin Poirier public intoxication arrest video shows erratic, threatening behavior from former UFC fighter
Former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport following a dispute over a denied Delta flight boarding. Bodycam footage shows Poirier acting aggressively and threatening police officers. Poirier has since admitted to struggling with alcohol and life after fighting.
What changed
Poirier has publicly acknowledged his struggle with alcohol and retirement following the release of arrest footage.
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Dustin Poirier Arrested for Public Intoxication at Atlanta Airport
confidence 100%Former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport following a dispute over a denied Delta flight boarding. Bodycam footage shows Poirier acting aggressively and threatening police officers. Poirier has since admitted to struggling with alcohol and life after fighting.
What's confirmed:
- Dustin Poirier was arrested at the Atlanta airport after being blocked from boarding a Delta flight.
- Poirier faces a public intoxication charge.
- Bodycam footage shows Poirier using profanities and threatening police officers.
- Poirier told officers, "I'll Fight You Right Now".
- Poirier stated he needs help with alcohol and life after fighting.
- Poirier admitted to struggling with alcohol issues.