Sean Strickland tells Bud Light to stand by Dustin Poirier, reveals why he initially reacted so harshly to his arrest
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Sean Strickland has shifted from criticizing Dustin Poirier to supporting him after Poirier's arrest on a public drunkenness charge, following a candid conversation between the two.
- Strickland revealed that his initial anger stemmed from personal trauma related to alcohol abuse in his family, which colored his perception of Poirier's situation.
- After talking with Poirier, Strickland gained empathy for the struggles Poirier faces post-retirement and acknowledged that many Americans enjoy alcohol responsibly.
- Strickland urged Bud Light not to sever ties with Poirier amid rumors of the company potentially dropping him, calling such an action "un-American" given their role in promoting the product.
- Poirier has already lost a major sponsor following his arrest and anticipates further fallout, though Bud Light has not officially commented on their relationship with him.
