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

What the report says

MMA Fighting reported that Dustin Poirier is no longer sponsored by Bud Light after the beer brand ended its relationship with him following an arrest on public drunkenness charges. The outlet said Poirier, a former UFC interim lightweight champion, had previously appeared in Bud Light commercials and represented the company at public appearances.

According to MMA Fighting, Poirier discussed the sponsorship in an interview with Yahoo Sports, saying the company ended the contract right after his arrest and release on bond. The report noted that fans had already speculated about a split because a recent Bud Light advertisement featuring UFC announcer Bruce Buffer appeared to have been edited to remove Poirier from broadcast versions.

Poirier said the lost deal was financially significant, with a remaining value he described as a few hundred thousand dollars, but he also framed the split as consistent with his effort to stop drinking. MMA Fighting reported that Poirier has apologized for the airport incident, which the article described as involving him being removed from a flight and later detained by police in Atlanta after continued disruptive behavior.

The development matters because athlete sponsorships often depend on public image, especially in combat sports where fighters’ commercial endorsements are tied closely to their personal brands. Based on the report, Poirier is presenting the incident as a turning point and has said he no longer wants to promote alcohol while working on sobriety.