Ex-UFC Star Dustin Poirier Arrested For Allegedly Being Drunk In Public

It wasn’t precisely the Father’s Day Dustin Poirier had in thoughts … the retired UFC legend was arrested early Sunday night in Georgia, TMZ Sports activities has discovered.

Poirier, 37, was booked for “Public Drunk” — a misdemeanor — at 6:38 PM … earlier than being launched a number of hours later, 1 / 4 after 10 PM.

It is unclear what led as much as Dustin’s arrest.

On Sunday, Dustin reposted a “Happy Father’s Day” publish his spouse shared along with her followers on Instagram … exhibiting DP along with his two kids, and everyone seems to be all smiles.

Public drunkenness can carry as much as one 12 months in jail and/or a nice, if convicted.

Poirier, the previous UFC Interim Light-weight champ, was among the best 155 lb. fighters of his era.

Dustin fought Conor McGregor thrice, beating him twice. He additionally beat Michael Chandler, Max Holloway, Eddie Alvarez, and Justin Gaethje, amongst many others.

Poirier retired a 12 months in the past … after his ultimate battle at UFC 318.

Dustin made his preliminary courtroom look on Monday morning.