Dustin Poirier Says He Wants Assist After Arrest, Struggling W/ Alcohol After Retiring

Dustin Poirier says quitting preventing hasn’t been simple, admitting he is scuffling with booze … after police video confirmed the previous UFC champ belligerently cursing airport staff out earlier than being arrested on Sunday.

“Im at the point where I need some help, walking away from fighting hasn’t been easy on me and alcohol isn’t the answer. It has ruined my father’s life and I will not allow it to ruin mine, my family deserves me at 100%,” Poirier wrote Tuesday evening on Instagram.

He ended his message to followers with a vow to get assist.

“I’m trying to do everything I can to get my mind right and take the right next 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.

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 reveals Dustin appearing aggressively with airport employees and a police officer who was trying to de-escalate the scenario.

“Let’s go, big dog. Let’s go, big dog. What’s up? Buncha hos. Let’s go. Let’s go. F***in’ lying motherf****r. Yeah, pulled me off the plane, all my boys went to the f***in’ crib. Now, what the f***?” Poirier stated.

“Man, f*** you and f*** her and f*** her. I’ll fight you right now,” Poirier stated, 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 felony case he now faces, Dustin, referred to as the most effective and most charitable fighters in MMA, says he wants assist.