Dustin Poirier apologizes after airport incident leading to arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Dustin Poirier addressed the MMA community on July 21, a month after his arrest at Atlanta Airport for public intoxication. During an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, he shared details about the incident, which involved an argument with gate agents and police. Following the arrest, Bud Light terminated its sponsorship deal with Poirier, which he described as a loss of several hundred thousand dollars, but he expressed a positive outlook on this outcome. Poirier continues to work with UFC on the podcast 'Deep Waters' alongside other fighters.
- •Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at Atlanta Airport.
- •His actions resulted in a misdemeanor charge.
- •Bud Light terminated its sponsorship due to the incident.
- •Poirier discussed his experience and personal growth on The Ariel Helwani Show.
- •He remains active with UFC through the 'Deep Waters' podcast.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier shares UFC’s response following Atlanta airport arrest
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier apologizes on-air for airport incident that led to arrest
"A month to the day since his arrest, Dustin Poirier addresses the MMA world once again after his arrest and gives new details on the fallout from it. The arrest took place at the Atlanta Airport, where Poirier was publicly…
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship checked in with retired lightweight Dustin Poirier following his recent arrest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:54 AMDustin Poirier shares UFC’s response following Atlanta airport arrest
The Ultimate Fighting Championship checked in with retired lightweight Dustin Poirier following his recent arrest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:23 PMDustin Poirier apologizes on-air for airport incident that led to arrest
A month to the day since his arrest, Dustin Poirier addresses the MMA world once again after his arrest and gives new details on the fallout from it. The arrest took place at the Atlanta Airport, where Poirier was publicly…
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