TLDR
- Newly released bodycam footage shows Dustin Poirier’s arrest from earlier this summer
- The handcuffed former UFC star challenged officers to remove his cuffs and fight him one-on-one
- Poirier became agitated during transport and cursed at officers after they mentioned his fans
- Officers successfully controlled the situation without further incident
- Poirier recently called Conor McGregor the hardest puncher he ever faced in the UFC
Sources: mmasucka.com | uk.sports.yahoo.com
New bodycam footage has surfaced showing retired UFC fighter Dustin Poirier challenging police officers to fight him during his arrest earlier this summer. The video captures the former lightweight contender making unusual demands while being transported in handcuffs.
In the recently released footage, Poirier can be seen being moved by police officers while restrained. The former UFC star appeared agitated and repeatedly tried to pull away from officers during transport.
Poirier Issues Fighting Challenge to Officers
The situation escalated when one of the officers made a comment about Poirier’s fans. This caused the fighter known as ‘Diamond’ to lose his composure and begin cursing at the officers.
As tensions rose, Poirier made an unusual request to the on-duty officers. He challenged them to remove his handcuffs and engage in hand-to-hand combat with him.
“Y’all free me and we go one-on-one,” Poirier said in the footage. “Let’s go one-on-one. Let’s see what happens. Unlock me. I will f*** you up.”
New Dustin Poirier arrest footage was just released by Atlanta police 😬
“Hoe ass n***a. Search my d*ck… F*ck the fans, f*ck you guys. Free me and let’s go 1-on-1. Let’s see what happens.” pic.twitter.com/aIIu4JEHuP
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) September 11, 2026
The officers remained professional and did not respond to Poirier’s challenge. They were able to control the situation and complete the transport and booking process without further incident.
Poirier is currently out of trouble following the arrest. The incident occurred several months ago during the summer, shortly after his retirement from the UFC.
The arrest brought unwanted attention to the former UFC star as he was transitioning away from professional fighting. The extended bodycam footage shows both the transport phase and the booking process at the police station.
Fighter Praises McGregor in Recent Interview
In a separate interview last month, Poirier spoke about his fighting career and past opponents. He was asked to identify the hardest hitter he faced during his time in the UFC.
Poirier named Conor McGregor without hesitation. This praise is unusual given the bad blood between the two fighters over the years.
“Conor McGregor, no doubt about it,” Poirier said during an interview with Valuetainment. “As the biggest puncher I’ve fought? Yeah. He’s a special individual, for sure.”
Poirier and McGregor have a complicated history in the UFC. Their rivalry became personal when McGregor made inappropriate comments about Poirier’s wife during their feud.
Despite the personal animosity, Poirier acknowledged McGregor’s striking ability. He recalled their first fight in 2014, which resulted in a loss for Poirier.
“Fought him in 2014; lost, and that was when his trajectory was just… sky was the limit,” Poirier explained. The comment shows respect for McGregor’s skills despite their personal differences.
The two fighters faced each other three times total during their UFC careers. McGregor won the first fight, while Poirier won the second and third encounters.
Poirier retired from the UFC earlier this year after a long career in mixed martial arts. He competed in the lightweight division and challenged for the championship multiple times.
The bodycam footage represents one of several headlines Poirier has generated since stepping away from competition. Fans continue to follow his activities in retirement.
