Dustin Poirier absent from Bud Light commercial during UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Dustin Poirier did not appear in the latest Bud Light commercial that aired during UFC 329. This follows his recent arrest for public drunkenness at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where he reportedly threatened a police officer and used a racial slur. His legal troubles have led to significant professional setbacks, including the loss of a major sponsorship. While it is unclear if Bud Light has officially dropped him, he was not featured in the new ad, which included only Bruce Buffer. Sean Strickland criticized the idea of Bud Light abandoning Poirier, advocating for support during his struggles.
- •Dustin Poirier did not feature in Bud Light's new UFC 329 ad.
- •He was arrested at Atlanta airport for public drunkenness.
- •Poirier lost a major sponsor due to the incident.
- •Sean Strickland defended Poirier and criticized Bud Light's potential actions.
- •The status of Poirier's sponsorship with Bud Light remains unclear.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier absent from new Bud Light commercial that aired during UFC 329
"Dustin Poirier didn’t feature in Bud Light’s commercial during UFC 329.
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