Sean Strickland Apologizes to Dustin Poirier After July 4 Arrest Criticism
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Jul 7
Sean Strickland Apologizes to Dustin Poirier After July 4 Arrest Criticism
2 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Jul 7
Summary
Sean Strickland said he was wrong to attack Dustin Poirier’s post-arrest explanation, apologizing after a conversation in which he concluded Poirier was genuinely shaken by his behavior.
July 4 weekend footage showed Poirier, 37, intoxicated at Atlanta airport after being removed from a flight and then having an altercation with a police officer, prompting his own public apology.
Strickland had initially blasted Poirier on social media, saying he was "not allowed to be depressed" and calling him selfish before reversing course and saying, "I repent and I am sorry Dustin."
The reversal stood out because Strickland has publicly discussed his own mental health struggles, while Poirier retired in July 2025 after losing to Max Holloway at UFC 318 and has not announced a comeback.