Brett Okamoto
- Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare time.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness on Sunday in Georgia.
The 37‑year‑old was taken into custody and later released on bail, according to Clayton County court records. Specifics about the incident have not been disclosed, and the case remains under early investigation. The arrest was initially reported by TMZ.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Poirier wrote, “Love you all. I’m working on myself.”
After retiring from mixed‑martial‑arts competition in July, Poirier announced he was pursuing sobriety. In a November post he shared, “Been soul searching, I’m making some changes. Blessings on the journey.”
Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, Poirier earned a reputation as one of MMA’s most popular fighters over the past decade, facing notable opponents such as Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov, among others.
Since stepping away from competition, Poirier has regularly contributed as an analyst for UFC events streamed on Paramount+.