UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has backtracked after previously mocking Dustin Poirier for speaking publicly about his depression.
Strickland had taken aim at Poirier’s discussion of his mental health, including his struggles tied to his father’s homelessness and a recent arrest for public drunkenness. At one point, Strickland used phrases like “shut the f*ck up” and “male depression” while criticizing Poirier’s openness.
After later speaking directly with Poirier, Strickland changed his stance and expressed regret. “I spoke to Dustin and he is legitimately messed up by his actions I thought he was just doing PR clean up tbh..” Strickland said.
“I guess not everyone is a POS like me lol So yeah I repent and I am sorry Dustin. Hope budlight does the right thing with this one. He deserves the help.”
Poirier has mentioned losing a big sponsor as a result of his arrest, and Strickland believes that sponsor is Bud Light.
