UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested in Georgia

UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier was arrested on Father's Day (Sunday, June 21, 2026) in Georgia on a charge of 'Public Drunk,' according to TMZ. The former interim UFC lightweight champion was released after a few hours and appeared in court on Monday morning, where he faces a potential fine and jail time if convicted on the misdemeanor charge. Poirier addressed the incident on Instagram, writing 'Love you all. Working on myself.'