Dustin Poirier reveals Bud Light ‘terminated my contract immediately’ after arrest for public drunkenness
Dustin Poirier loses his Bud Light sponsorship following a viral arrest for public drunkenness at an airport.
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Dustin Poirier has revealed that Bud Light terminated his contract immediately following an arrest for public drunkenness. The incident occurred at an airport, for which Poirier has since issued an on-air apology.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, Bloody Elbow, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the immediate loss of the sponsor and Poirier's subsequent conversations with the UFC. Modern Ghana has used the event to discuss the mental struggles of champions.
Attention now turns to the UFC's response, as Dana White has reacted to the arrest and highlighted the organization's fighter care program, according to BJPenn.com.
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Quick answers
Why did Bud Light end its contract with Dustin Poirier?
The contract was terminated immediately after Poirier's arrest for public drunkenness.
Where did the incident take place?
According to Yahoo Sports, the incident occurred at an airport.
How has the UFC responded?
Dana White reacted to the arrest and revealed details regarding the UFC's fighter care program.
Coverage (8)
- Dustin Poirier confirms Bug Light terminated deal after arrest MMA Junkie · 4h ago
- Dustin Poirier apologizes on-air for airport incident that led to arrest The Big Lead · 4h ago
- Contradiction? Despite pleas from Sean Strickland, Bud Light cans Dustin Poirier after drunken arrest Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Dana White reacts to Dustin Poirier’s recent arrest, reveals fighter care program BJPenn.com · 4h ago
- The Diamond Cracks: What Dustin Poirier's Public Breakdown Teaches Ghana About The Silent War Inside Our Own Champions Modern Ghana · 4h ago
- Dustin Poirier details conversations with the UFC having immediately lost sponsor after viral arrest Bloody Elbow · 4h ago
- Dustin Poirier apologizes on-air for airport incident that led to arrest Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Dustin Poirier reveals Bud Light ‘terminated my contract immediately’ after arrest for public drunkenness MMA Fighting · 4h ago
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