Dustin Poirier confirms Bud Light contract terminated after arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Dustin Poirier announced that Bud Light terminated its sponsorship deal following his June 21 arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Poirier revealed the loss amounts to several hundred thousand dollars, impacting his family's finances. He shared his struggles with alcohol and has taken steps to seek help since the incident where police footage showed him confronting flight attendants and officers. Poirier expressed that he does not want to promote products associated with irresponsible drinking.
- •Bud Light terminated sponsorship after Poirier's June 21 arrest.
- •Poirier cited a loss of several hundred thousand dollars.
- •He revealed ongoing struggles with alcohol since retiring in July 2025.
- •The incident involved confrontations with airport staff and police.
- •Poirier is seeking help and reflecting on responsible drinking.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier confirms Bug Light terminated deal after arrest
"Dustin Poirier says hundreds of thousands of dollars were lost.
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