Dustin Poirier reveals Bud Light ‘terminated my contract immediately’ after arrest for public drunkenness

Dustin Poirier has parted ways with Bud Light following his arrest on public drunkenness charges at an Atlanta airport. The former UFC interim lightweight champion, who had featured in commercials for the beer brand and represented them at public appearances, revealed that the company terminated his contract immediately after his arrest and release on bond.

Poirier acknowledged that losing the sponsorship deal will cost his family several hundred thousand dollars in remaining payments. However, he expressed relief at the separation, recognizing that continuing to promote an alcohol brand would contradict his efforts to address his drinking problem. "It's all good. I don't need that f*cking poison in my life," Poirier stated, adding that representing a product he no longer plans to use made no sense.

The Louisiana native has taken significant steps to reform since the incident, which occurred after he was kicked off a flight before being detained by police at the airport. Poirier has since stopped drinking entirely and credited the arrest as a "massive wakeup call." He has apologized for his behavior that day, including his confrontation with police officers, and praised their professionalism in handling the situation.

Poirier acknowledged that while some people can drink responsibly, he is not among them. His decision to step away from the Bud Light partnership aligns with his broader commitment to sobriety and personal recovery. The fighter has worked diligently to address the underlying issues that contributed to the incident, viewing the loss of the sponsorship as a necessary step in his rehabilitation rather than a setback.