A retired UFC champ was detained at the Atlanta airport this week. Officers say they found him loud and shaky, then saw him challenge a police officer. Recorded video show Poirier refusing orders and declining to cooperate. He went booked on the spot after that.
Poirier told people he craves support. He also admitted he could harm himself soon. News teams call it a drinking problem. The arrest comes after fans were growing uneasy about his state.
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