Jon Jones shows solidarity with Poirier after his arrest for drunkenness and offers valuable advice: 'Keep your head up'

Jon Jones Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jonnybones

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Last Sunday (21), MMA fans and professionals were surprised by devastating news: the arrest of Dustin poirier for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct at the airport in Atlanta (USA). Having dealt with several similar problems with the US justice system throughout his career, Jon Jones He gave his opinion on the current situation of 'The Diamond' and offered his support.

At 38 years old, the MMA legend, who claims to have found his place and has indeed stayed away from controversy, sought to uplift Poirier's spirits and morale. It's worth remembering that, after announcing his retirement from the sport in July, 'The Diamond' admitted he misses competing and revealed that alcohol has become his constant companion.

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To make matters worse, the veteran, before being arrested, insulted airline employees and challenged one of the police officers to a fight. Therefore, Jones, who has been away from MMA for years and is flirting with retirement, showed great empathy, emphasizing that the internal battle Poirier is waging is more common than one might imagine. Willing to see his compatriot turn things around, 'Bones' even gave him valuable advice.

“I wanted to write to my brother Poirier and tell him to keep his head up. Life happens and this too shall pass. Keep busy, my friend, it helps. I respect the fact that he is being honest about his mental state,” the MMA legend wrote on his official 'X' account.

“I swear, in a strange way, retiring from the UFC is almost like retiring from military service or something. There are many similarities. I talk to my friends in the special forces about this kind of thing all the time. It’s a big change, or at least it could be,” he concluded.

Poirier's statement after being released.

“I’ve reached a point where I need help. Quitting fighting hasn’t been easy for me and alcohol isn’t the solution. It ruined my father’s life and I won’t let it ruin mine. My family deserves me 100%. I’m trying to do everything I can to get my mind right and take the right steps,” the UFC legend wrote on his official Instagram account.

Poirier's record in prison. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram