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sports15 hours ago•3 min saved

Poirier: McGregor’s Injury Is Karma for a Reckless Start

Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 knee injury was karma for being a dirtbag, criticizing McGregor’s decision to open with a risky head-kick as a Hail Mary. He warns the injury could end McGregor’s career if the ACL tear is confirmed. Dana White insists the injury wasn’t pre-existing and that McGregor and his team had drilled the head-kick setup for weeks. Max Holloway praised McGregor’s toughness and called for a rematch when he’s ready, while Poirier’s long-running rivalry with McGregor remains unresolved.

via New York Post|

#conor-mcgregor #dustin-poirier #injury

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

Poirier Says McGregor's UFC 329 Injury Is Karma, Calls Him a Dirtbag

Dustin Poirier mocked Conor McGregor after UFC 329, saying the Irishman’s comeback ended with a knee injury that he views as karmic punishment, and calling McGregor a “dirtbag” amid their feud and McGregor’s past public missteps. Poirier criticized McGregor’s risky opening kick and questioned whether the 37-year-old, who hadn’t fought in five years, could return. The event saw Max Holloway defeat McGregor, who said he’ll undergo surgery with few details on the injuries.

via MMA Junkie|

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sports1 day ago•6 min saved

Poirier: McGregor’s UFC 329 injury was karma, calls him a dirtbag

Dustin Poirier blasted Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 injury on Deep Waters, saying it ‘couldn’t have happened to a better guy,’ criticizing McGregor’s opening flying kick and pondering a torn ACL after a five-year layoff, with peers noting McGregor looked older and hinting his peak era may be over.

via CBS Sports|

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sports1 day ago•6 min saved

Poirier fires back at McGregor after UFC 329 injury, calling him a 'dirtbag'

Dustin Poirier slammed Conor McGregor on the Deep Waters podcast after McGregor’s UFC 329 return ended with a leg injury, calling him a

via MMA Fighting|

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sports5 days ago•3 min saved

Strickland pivots to ally, urges Bud Light to back Dustin Poirier

UFC fighter Sean Strickland, once Poirier’s harsh critic after Poirier’s airport arrest, says a conversation with Poirier gave him a fuller perspective; he opens up about his own alcohol history linked to an abusive father, apologizes, and urges Bud Light to stand by Poirier rather than cut ties, arguing sponsors should support him in tough times.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports7 days ago•1 min saved

Strickland Walks Back Poirier Critique After Conversation

Sean Strickland apologized for criticizing Dustin Poirier’s arrest comments and for calling him a 'selfish piece of shit' after a conversation with Poirier, saying Poirier is genuinely troubled by his actions and that he regrets the remarks; he even hopes Poirier doesn’t lose his Bud Light sponsorship. Poirier, who retired in 2025 following a loss to Max Holloway, has publicly addressed the incident and his mental health.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports14 days ago•5 min saved

Poirier’s Rough Night Fuels Brown’s Post‑Retirement Advice

Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta’s airport after a tense incident; he publicly said he’s seeking help as he adjusts after retirement. Fellow veteran Matt Brown says one bad night shouldn’t define Poirier, supports him publicly, and shares two key post‑fighting strategies: start from scratch when needed and apply mindset changes from the book As a Man Thinketh to reshape daily life. Brown believes Poirier will move forward and recover, with his supporters behind him.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports15 days ago•4 min saved

Jones Backs Poirier After Arrest, Urges Moving Forward

Jon Jones publicly supports Dustin Poirier after Poirier's airport arrest for public drunkenness, saying 'we’ve all been drunk' and urging him to stay strong and seek help as Poirier navigates retirement and a tough post-fighting transition; Jones also notes that press and mental health play a role in post-competition life.

via MMA Fighting|

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mma16 days ago•7 min saved

Poirier’s post-fight reality check and MMA’s aging champion era

The Mailbag surveys Dustin Poirier’s tough adjustment to life after fighting, noting an Atlanta airport incident as a wake-up call but highlighting his hot sauce business, media work, and coaching as stabilizers while hoping he seeks help. It then previews upcoming fights (UFC 329 and 330), highlighting McGregor–Holloway and other bouts, with a focus on a historic Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry clash. The piece also discusses how referees should handle illegal strikes when a fighter is already hurt and argues MMA is in a period where champions are aging and the pool of young talent is thinner, suggesting a transitional Era of the Unc.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports19 days ago•4 min saved

Dober warns retirement risk as Poirier battles post-fight turmoil

Drew Dober expressed sympathy for Dustin Poirier after Poirier’s arrest for public drunkenness and his admission of needing help as he adjusts to life after fighting. Dober argues that the drive to compete keeps fighters on track, warning that retirement and boredom can lead to poor decisions, a fear he shares as he himself contends with post-surgery downtime and ongoing training. The piece frames Poirier’s struggles as part of a broader issue many fighters face when leaving the sport.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports20 days ago•1 min saved

Poirier Arrest at Atlanta Airport Sparks Mixed MMA Reactions

Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at an Atlanta airport after an aggressive confrontation with a police officer; TMZ released video of the incident, Poirier issued a statement saying he needs help, and fellow fighters offered mixed reactions—support from King Green and criticism from Colby Covington—while the situation resolved without violence.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Poirier's Atlanta arrest: UFC star taunts officer and berates airline staff

Body cam video from Dustin Poirier's Atlanta arrest shows him challenging a police officer to a fight and berating airline workers after allegedly being removed from a flight for public drunkenness; he was handcuffed without further incident and later posted that he needs help and is working to get his mind right while stepping away from fighting, acknowledging alcohol has harmed his family.

via MMA Junkie|

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sports21 days ago•1 min saved

Poirier Seeks Help After Airport Arrest Amid Alcohol Struggles

Former UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta’s airport, with bodycam footage showing him agitated toward gate agents and advancing on a responding officer; he later posted that he’s seeking help and that alcohol isn’t the answer as retirement from MMA has been tough; Poirier retired in 2025 after losing to Max Holloway and has remained active in the sport through training at American Top Team and UFC broadcasts, saying his family deserves him at 100%.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Airport Outburst Captured: Poirier's Bodycam Arrest

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at Atlanta's airport after causing a disturbance; bodycam footage shows him threatening officers and then submitting to arrest before bonding out. Georgia penalties for public drunkenness can include up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine.

via MMA Fighting|

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crime21 days ago•1 min saved

Dustin Poirier booked on public drunkenness in Clayton County, Georgia

Retired UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was booked into Clayton County Jail on a public drunkenness charge after a Sunday night incident in metro Atlanta; he was released a few hours later. He posted on Instagram that he’s working on himself, and social media videos show him roughhousing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Authorities have not disclosed where the arrest occurred or what led to it, and Poirier had announced sobriety in November following his retirement earlier in the year.

via WSB-TV|

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