Sean Strickland apologizes to Dustin Poirier for denouncing post-arrest comments: ‘I guess not everyone is a POS like me’
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Key Points:
- Sean Strickland initially harshly criticized Dustin Poirier on social media following Poirier's arrest for public drunkenness and altercation with police at an Atlanta airport during July 4 weekend.
- Poirier apologized publicly for his behavior, expressing gratitude toward the officer and shame over the incident, which was widely circulated online.
- After speaking directly with Poirier, Strickland retracted his earlier comments, acknowledging Poirier's genuine remorse and mental health struggles, and apologized for his harsh words.
- Strickland, who has openly discussed his own mental health challenges, expressed hope that Poirier does not lose sponsorships such as Bud Light due to the incident.
- Poirier retired from UFC competition in July 2025 but has indicated that he has not ruled out a possible return to fighting in the future.
