A retired UFC champ was detained at the Atlanta airport this week. Officers say they found him intoxicated and unsteady, then saw him challenge a police officer. Bodycam clips show Poirier raising his voice and failing to comply. He went straight to jail after that.
Poirier told people he requires assistance. He also admitted he felt at risk of self-harm. News teams describe it as a struggle with alcohol. The arrest comes after fans had voiced their concerns.
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