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New footage released by Atlanta Police shows Dustin Poirier in a longer view of his June arrest for public intoxication in Atlanta, including him being taken into custody, exchanges with officers, and 911 audio; the nearly 30 minutes of video adds context to earlier clips amid reports of sponsorship losses for Poirier.
A newly released body cam video from Dustin Poirier’s June 21 arrest at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport shows the ex-UFC star staying calm at first, then growing agitated and belligerent during transport to an Atlanta police facility after being charged with misdemeanor public drunkenness; Poirier apologized and said he’s seeking help for alcohol issues following his 2025 retirement, a period in which he was widely regarded for his charitable work and conduct.
New bodycam footage from Dustin Poirier’s June airport arrest in Atlanta shows the UFC star moving from calm interaction with officers to escalating aggression, repeatedly challenging police to “one-on-one” and directing profanity at staff and fans. After some tense moments and references to prior prison time, he calms during transport, is processed at the jail, and later apologizes, saying he needs help.
Bud Light terminated Dustin Poirier’s sponsorship after a Georgia airport incident that began as public drunkenness and was later shown in body-camera footage; Poirier apologized, said he’s dealing with mental-health struggles since retirement and that he isn’t someone who can drink responsibly, and noted the loss of several hundred thousand dollars from the deal. While he retains other sponsors and has support from peers, Bud Light’s decision ends the longtime partnership; Strickland had urged the brand to stand by him, but the sponsor chose to part ways.
Dustin Poirier says Bud Light terminated his endorsement immediately following his public drunkenness arrest in Atlanta, a loss he acknowledges but one that aligns with his push toward sobriety; he has apologized for the incident, criticized promoting alcohol, and noted his family loses out on the remaining deal money as he focuses on cleaning up his act.
Dustin Poirier publicly questions Michael Chandler’s future after Chandler’s fourth straight UFC loss and a 2-6 record in the promotion at age 40, suggesting it may be time to retire; Chandler hints at one more fight, potentially moving up to welterweight, while Poirier notes a possible Conor McGregor bout if McGregor returns.
Colby Covington says he won't kick Conor McGregor while he's down after McGregor's UFC 329 injury, praising his star power and predicting a return to fighting, while openly blasting Dustin Poirier as a fraud and noting McGregor's need for competition to stay grounded and to fulfill his UFC contract.
Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 knee injury was karma for being a dirtbag, criticizing McGregor’s decision to open with a risky head-kick as a Hail Mary. He warns the injury could end McGregor’s career if the ACL tear is confirmed. Dana White insists the injury wasn’t pre-existing and that McGregor and his team had drilled the head-kick setup for weeks. Max Holloway praised McGregor’s toughness and called for a rematch when he’s ready, while Poirier’s long-running rivalry with McGregor remains unresolved.
Dustin Poirier mocked Conor McGregor after UFC 329, saying the Irishman’s comeback ended with a knee injury that he views as karmic punishment, and calling McGregor a “dirtbag” amid their feud and McGregor’s past public missteps. Poirier criticized McGregor’s risky opening kick and questioned whether the 37-year-old, who hadn’t fought in five years, could return. The event saw Max Holloway defeat McGregor, who said he’ll undergo surgery with few details on the injuries.
Dustin Poirier blasted Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 injury on Deep Waters, saying it ‘couldn’t have happened to a better guy,’ criticizing McGregor’s opening flying kick and pondering a torn ACL after a five-year layoff, with peers noting McGregor looked older and hinting his peak era may be over.
Dustin Poirier slammed Conor McGregor on the Deep Waters podcast after McGregor’s UFC 329 return ended with a leg injury, calling him a
UFC fighter Sean Strickland, once Poirier’s harsh critic after Poirier’s airport arrest, says a conversation with Poirier gave him a fuller perspective; he opens up about his own alcohol history linked to an abusive father, apologizes, and urges Bud Light to stand by Poirier rather than cut ties, arguing sponsors should support him in tough times.
Sean Strickland apologized for criticizing Dustin Poirier’s arrest comments and for calling him a 'selfish piece of shit' after a conversation with Poirier, saying Poirier is genuinely troubled by his actions and that he regrets the remarks; he even hopes Poirier doesn’t lose his Bud Light sponsorship. Poirier, who retired in 2025 following a loss to Max Holloway, has publicly addressed the incident and his mental health.
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta’s airport after a tense incident; he publicly said he’s seeking help as he adjusts after retirement. Fellow veteran Matt Brown says one bad night shouldn’t define Poirier, supports him publicly, and shares two key post‑fighting strategies: start from scratch when needed and apply mindset changes from the book As a Man Thinketh to reshape daily life. Brown believes Poirier will move forward and recover, with his supporters behind him.
Jon Jones publicly supports Dustin Poirier after Poirier's airport arrest for public drunkenness, saying 'we’ve all been drunk' and urging him to stay strong and seek help as Poirier navigates retirement and a tough post-fighting transition; Jones also notes that press and mental health play a role in post-competition life.