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Conor McGregor advises Dustin Poirier after his arrest on Father's Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Conor McGregor advises Dustin Poirier after his arrest on Father's Day

Summary

Conor McGregor offered advice to rival Dustin Poirier following Poirier's recent arrest for public drunkenness in Georgia. The incident occurred on Father's Day, and McGregor emphasized the importance of accountability in dealing with such issues. He stated, 'Karma is a mirror' and urged Poirier to take the situation seriously, expressing hope for his well-being amid Poirier's openness about mental health struggles post-retirement. McGregor, who is set to return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329, reflected on his own past issues with alcohol and law. Poirier has since apologized and discussed his mental health challenges during this time.

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By the Numbers

•Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness on Father's Day.
•Conor McGregor spoke about the importance of taking accountability.
•Poirier has opened up about mental health struggles after retirement.
•McGregor is returning to fight at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
•Poirier has since apologized for the incident.

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What a strange timeline. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor is now sober, while his longtime rival Dustin Poirier was arrested a little more than two weeks ago following an airport incident in Georgia. Indeed, Poirier was arrested on Father’s Day after an incident that initially resulted in a misdemeanor public drunkenness […]
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