UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier has been arrested in the United States on a charge of public intoxication.
UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier has been arrested in the United States on a charge of public intoxication, according to a report dated June 22, 2026.
Poirier, 37, known throughout the sport by his nickname "The Diamond," is one of the most decorated fighters in lightweight history. The Lafayette, Louisiana native trains out of American Top Team and carries a professional record of 30 wins and 10 losses. A southpaw standing 175 cm tall with a 183 cm reach, Poirier has long been regarded as one of the division's elite competitors, averaging 5.24 significant strikes landed per minute at a 50 percent striking accuracy rate. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.15 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Poirier is an active fighter in the UFC's lightweight division, meaning any legal matter carries potential implications for his competitive schedule.
- At 37, he is at a stage of his career where time away from competition is increasingly costly.
- The charge of public intoxication is a misdemeanor-level offense in most U.S. jurisdictions, though the UFC has previously addressed conduct issues under its athlete code.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the arrest, its location, or the UFC's response have been confirmed at this time.
