Dana White reacts to Dustin Poirier’s recent arrest, reveals fighter care program

UFC CEO Dana White was asked about Dustin Poirier’s post-fight troubles at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference.

A year removed from his UFC 318 retirement, Dustin Poirier found himself in legal trouble after he was arrested at an Atlanta airport last month for ‘public intoxication’. Poirier, who had no prior criminal record before the viral incident, has since admitted he’s had a problem with alcohol since hanging up the gloves last year.

Poirier has been brutally honest when opening up about some of his mental health battles he’s suffered through since leaving Mixed Martial Arts. While Poirier still holds a prominent role as an analyst for Paramount+, the rush associated with being inside the Octagon is irreplaceable.

Poirier’s misstep prompted fans and pundits to reignite the conversation surrounding how fighters are cared for after they retire. For UFC CEO Dana White, Poirier’s incident isn’t the product of a larger issue.

Dana White reacts to UFC legend Dustin Poirier’s arrest and post-career comments

At the UFC 329 post-fight press conference, White was pressed on how UFC fighters are cared for after retirement amidst Poirier’s recent struggles away from the cage.

“We do the same [as the WWE],” White said.

“We don’t talk about that stuff. But yeah, we do the same. Any guys that have problems, believe me, a lot do, and we take care of them.”

White didn’t elaborate on the details of the UFC’s program but assured Poirier he would be taken care of should he need any assistance.

Poirier is regarded by many as one of the greatest fighters in UFC lightweight history, despite never winning an undisputed championship belt. He earned wins over the likes of Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, and Justin Gaethje during his career.

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