Dustin Poirier reveals Bud Light ‘terminated my contract immediately’ after arrest for public drunkenness
UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has lost his Bud Light sponsorship following an arrest for public drunkenness.
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- Primary Driver: UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has lost his Bud Light sponsorship following an arrest for public drunkenness.
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Dustin Poirier has revealed that Bud Light terminated his contract immediately after he was arrested for public drunkenness. Following a viral incident at an airport, Poirier issued an on-air apology.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, Bloody Elbow, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the immediate loss of the sponsorship and Poirier's subsequent conversations with the UFC. Meanwhile, BJPenn.com reports that Dana White has reacted to the arrest by revealing a fighter care program.
Further developments involve the ongoing dialogue between Poirier and the UFC regarding the situation, as noted by Bloody Elbow.
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Quick answers
Why was Dustin Poirier arrested?
He was arrested for public drunkenness following an incident at an airport.
Which sponsor dropped Poirier?
Bud Light terminated his contract immediately.
How did Dana White respond?
Dana White reacted to the arrest and revealed a fighter care program.
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