Dustin Poirier arrested for public intoxication at Atlanta airport

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was taken into custody on Sunday, June 21 2026, at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia. Police booked him at 6:38 p.m. on a misdemeanor “public drunk” charge and released him at roughly 10:15 p.m. after posting bail. Body‑camera footage shows Poirier confronting officers, adopting a fighting stance, and saying, “I’ll fight you right now,” before a taser was drawn.

Poirier later posted a seven‑word Instagram story: “Love you all. I’m working on myself.” The incident follows his retirement from the UFC in July 2025 after a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318. He has publicly spoken about the challenges of life after fighting, including struggles with alcohol. No prior criminal record is known, and the case remains pending in Clayton County court.

Georgia law treats public intoxication as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Poirier’s legal team has not released further comment.