Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness in Georgia

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 18: Dustin Poirier waits backstage during the UFC 318 ceremonial weigh-ins at Smoothie King Center on July 18, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC) Dustin Poirier needs help, and he knows it. Earlier this week, Poirier was arrested at the Atlanta Airport after being kicked off a flight for public drunkenness. On Tuesday, police bodycam footage of the arrest was released, showing an extremely agitated Poirier cursing at airport gate agents and then attempting to fight the responding officer before being taken into custody. Immediately after the incident, Poirier posted a brief message to his social media saying he is “working on myself,” but had otherwise refrained from commenting. However, on Tuesday, Poirier again went to his Instagram account, this time with a new message about the incident. “I’m at the point where I need some help, walking away from fighting hasn’t been easy on me and alcohol isn’t the answer. It has ruined my father’s life and I will not allow it to ruin mine, my family deserve me at 100%. I’m trying to do everything I can to get my mind right and take the right next steps.” Poirier retired from MMA in 2025 following his loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318 in New Orleans. Since then, Poirier has spoken openly about his issues acclimated to retirement, telling Full Send MMA, “If I’m not working towards something or trying to better my family, I’m a danger to myself.” Since his retirement, Poirier has continued to train and work with fighters at American Top Team, has appeared on UFC broadcasts, and is also a regular on the UFC on Paramount’s program Deep Waters, discussing the latest in UFC news.

Retired UFC and MMA fighter Dustin Poirier is facing charges in Clayton County.

Dustin Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness on Sunday in Georgia.

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Dustin Poirier said he was "working" on himself in a statement Monday.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 19: Dustin Poirier of the United States looks on during his lightweight bout against Max Holloway of the United States during UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 at the Smoothie King Center on July 19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dustin Poirier was arrested in Georgia on Sunday and booked for public drunkenness. The news was first reported by TMZ. According to the report, Poirier was arrested Sunday evening and later released after 10 p.m. ET. Details of the arrest and the circumstances that led to it are not yet available. The 37-year-old retired fighter made an initial court appearance Monday morning. Poirier retired in July 2025 following a battle for the “BMF” belt against longtime rival Max Holloway in a headlining spot. Holloway won a unanimous decision and Poirier laid down his gloves to signal he had fought for the final time. In 41 pro bouts, Poirier compiled a 30-10 (1 NC) record and held an interim lightweight title, while also challenging for the undisputed title three times. During his decorated UFC career, Poirier earned wins over Holloway (twice), Conor McGregor (twice), Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, Anthony Pettis, and several other notable names at both 155 and 145 pounds. Though Poirier has spoken frequently about missing competition, he has made no overtures to a comeback. In the state of Georgia, public drunkenness carries a punishment of up to one year in jail or up to $1,000 in fines, or both.