Conor McGregor advises Dustin Poirier to address alcohol issues seriously
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Conor McGregor offered advice to former rival Dustin Poirier regarding his recent struggles with alcohol after Poirier's arrest for public drunkenness at an airport. McGregor, preparing for UFC 329 after a significant injury, urged Poirier to take accountability for his actions and to address his issues earnestly. Poirier's past struggles, including the impact of alcohol on his family, have resurfaced amidst his retirement transition. McGregor emphasized the risks of downplaying such issues, encouraging Poirier to make meaningful changes for his family.
- •Poirier faced arrest for public drunkenness, capturing media attention.
- •McGregor is set to return at UFC 329 following a leg injury.
- •The two fighters have a complicated rivalry, having faced each other three times.
- •McGregor highlighted the importance of taking accountability for personal issues.
- •Poirier has expressed his struggles with life after retirement and alcohol.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor advises Dustin Poirier to take alcohol issue seriously
"Although they fought three times in the octagon, Conor McGregor gave some heartfelt advice to Dustin Poirier.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- UFC•Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 AMConor McGregor reacts to rival Dustin Poirier’s drunken arrest – ‘Take accountability, my man’
UFC•Jul 9, 2026, 11:13 PM8 indicted in thwarted attack on UFC's WH event
UFC•Jul 9, 2026, 10:57 PMIsrael Adesanya reveals he’s split with longtime head coach Eugene Bareman and City Kickboxing: ‘A long time coming’- UFC•Jul 9, 2026, 9:10 PMKing Green won't let 'quick pumper' Terrance McKinney out early at UFC 329
UFC•Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 PMManon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso set for Noche UFC- UFC•Jul 9, 2026, 8:47 PM‘I was Trapped’: Conor McGregor Says Whiskey Business Led to Too Much Drinking
