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Dana White reacts to Dustin Poirier's recent arrest, reveals fighter care program
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3 months agoon
UFC CEO Dana White was asked about Dustin Poirier's post-fight troubles at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference.
A year removed from his UFC 318 retirement, Dustin Poirier found himself in legal trouble after he was arrested at an Atlanta airport last month for ‘public intoxication'. Poirier, who had no prior criminal record before the viral incident, has since admitted he's had a problem with alcohol since hanging up the gloves last year.
Poirier has been brutally honest when opening up about some of his mental health battles he's suffered through since leaving Mixed Martial Arts. While Poirier still holds a prominent role as an analyst for Paramount+, the rush associated with being inside the Octagon is irreplaceable.
Poirier's misstep prompted fans and pundits to reignite the conversation surrounding how fighters are cared for after they retire. For UFC CEO Dana White, Poirier's incident isn't the product of a larger issue.
Dana White reacts to UFC legend Dustin Poirier's arrest and post-career comments
At the UFC 329 post-fight press conference, White was pressed on how UFC fighters are cared for after retirement amidst Poirier's recent struggles away from the cage.
“We do the same [as the WWE],†White said.
“We don't talk about that stuff. But yeah, we do the same. Any guys that have problems, believe me, a lot do, and we take care of them.â€
White didn't elaborate on the details of the UFC's program but assured Poirier he would be taken care of should he need any assistance.
Poirier is regarded by many as one of the greatest fighters in UFC lightweight history, despite never winning an undisputed championship belt. He earned wins over the likes of Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, and Justin Gaethje during his career.
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UFC 333 prop odds: Krylov-Yakhyaev favored for fastest finish
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5 hours agoon
October 22, 2026
At the UFC 333 press conference, the top four fighters in Saturday's event will answer questions from the media Thursday morning.
In the main event, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski faces Movsar Evloev. UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan squares off against Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event.
The UFC 333 press conference is expected to begin at 9 a.m. ET.
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TJ Dillashaw predicts Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili trilogy at UFC 333
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18 hours agoon
October 22, 2026
Zuffa LLCFormer UFC champion TJ Dillashaw has given his thoughts on the trilogy fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333.
On Saturday night, Petr Yan will put his UFC bantamweight championship on the line when he goes up against Merab Dvalishvili, the same man he beat for the belt last year, in the third and potentially final fight in their series.
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Dvalishvili won the first bout before Petr Yan came back and improved dramatically to win the rematch. At this point, it's hard to say which way it's going to swing given how talented both fighters are.
In a recent interview, however, TJ Dillashaw had some interesting views on Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 3.
TJ Dillashaw on Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 3
“I just think that Yan really had the answers. Yan looked fantastic. Takedown defense was amazing and a guy that fights like Merab, looking for those takedowns, that's his path to victory just relentlessly grinding and getting those takedowns. If he can't get you down and it's failed shot after failed shot, then his gas tank is never going to be as good as the guy defending shots, even if you are the more in-shape fighter. We'll see if four fights in one year had a factor, but I think Yan just has the game plan and looked really good.â€
“I am leaning towards Yan. Tough fight. It really is. I think he had all the answers, and that confidence builds. He's had some losses, but those losses were (weird). His losses are minuscule losses, and then that last fight, I think just builds so much confidence that he has what it takes. The answer for Merab, the cardio for Merab. I'm leaning towards Yan, but I think it's going to be a banger of a fight again. Merab is never going to stop and you have to beat the bricks off him to win.â€
Quotes via MMA Junkie
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