Dustin Poirier reveals UFC support after arrest and exposes Hunter Campbell's gesture.

Poirier focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Dustin Poirier revealed that he received support from the UFC after being arrested last month on charges of public intoxication. The former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) said he received a call from Hunter Campbell, the organization's business director, who assured him of his support after the incident.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel, the American highlighted the executive's stance and stated that Campbell made a point of showing he would be by his side during a difficult time outside the octagon. Poirier was one of the most remarkable fighters of his generation, known for his aggressive style, technical boxing, and for delivering great fights.

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“He reached out to me and asked what he could do. I said the UFC would support me. I believe his exact words were something like, ‘I can’t let someone who’s fought for this for 15 years down,’” revealed Dustin Poirier.

The statement reinforces the relationship built between Dustin and the organization throughout a career marked by great moments. The fighter arrived at the UFC in 2011 and became one of the most popular names in the company's recent history, competing for belts and starring in some of the biggest fights in the lightweight division.

Poirier won the interim lightweight title in 2019 by defeating Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 236. In addition, the American has faced major stars in the division, winning two of his three fights against Conor McGregor and the Hawaiian, fighting the division champion Justin Gaethje twice , and also challenging for the undisputed title against Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Poirier was arrested in Georgia.

Poirier's record in prison. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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The former lightweight title challenger was arrested by Georgia state police on charges of public intoxication. According to the police report, the American was arrested at 18:38 p.m. and released later that same night, around 22:15 p.m.

The charge is considered a minor offense under local law, but it can result in a fine or up to one year in prison, depending on the circumstances and the court's decision.

This episode reinforces the relationship built between Dustin Poirier and the UFC over more than a decade, a period in which the American has established himself as one of the biggest names in the organization's recent history.

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