Dustin Poirier’s retirement marred by Georgia arrest
Former UFC interim lightweight kingpin Poirier cuffed for alleged public intoxication days after hanging up gloves.
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was arrested in Georgia on Sunday for alleged public drunkenness, according to an ESPN report. The arrest occurred in the city of Suwanee and was documented by local police. Poirier, who announced his retirement from MMA earlier this year after a storied career, now faces a legal situation outside the cage.
The incident marks a stark contrast to the fighter’s reputation as one of the sport’s most respected and marketable athletes. Poirier’s retirement was finalized in May 2024, capping a run that included 37 professional fights and a UFC interim lightweight title reign. His last bout came in December 2023 at UFC 296, where he lost a unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev.
