Retired UFC Star Dustin Poirier Arrested for Public Drunkenness in Georgia
Retired UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier was arrested on Sunday in Georgia on a charge of public drunkenness, according to multiple reports. The 37-year-old was booked at 6:38 p.m. and released a few hours later, TMZ reported.
Poirier made a court appearance the following Monday, according to MMAFighting.com. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his arrest were not immediately available.
A Misdemeanor Charge With Potential Consequences
Public drunkenness is classified as a misdemeanor under Georgia law. A conviction can carry a sentence of up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Poirier Breaks Silence on Instagram
Earlier on Sunday — Father’s Day — Poirier had reposted an image shared by his wife on Instagram showing him with his children. By Monday, he addressed his followers directly.
“Love you all. I’m working on myself,” Poirier wrote in a brief Instagram post.
A Decorated Career in the Octagon
Poirier is widely regarded as one of the greatest lightweights in mixed martial arts history. Over 41 professional bouts, he compiled a 30-10 record with one no contest, capturing the interim UFC lightweight championship along the way.
He earned 10 Fight of the Night awards during his UFC tenure and ranks third all-time in knockout victories in the promotion.
Poirier fought for the last time earlier in 2025, losing a unanimous decision to Max Holloway in what was billed as his retirement bout. He officially retired following that defeat.
