UFC fighters Paddy Pimblett cites injury after loss, Dustin Poirier arrested in Atlanta

Paddy Pimblett, the British UFC lightweight, explained that an undisclosed injury revealed by a post‑fight MRI impaired his performance in the recent defeat to Justin Gaethje. He said the injury affected his takedown ability and expressed a desire for a rematch once he recovers.

In a separate incident, former UFC champion Dustin Poirier was taken into custody at Atlanta’s Hartsfield‑Jackson airport after a drunken disturbance at a Delta gate. Police said Poirier shouted at staff, challenged officers and was ultimately charged with public intoxication before being held in Clayton County jail.

Both events highlight off‑octagon challenges faced by prominent UFC athletes in June 2026.