Dustin Glenn Poirier is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion and currently holds the #4 ranking in the UFC lightweight rankings as of April 16, 2024.
January 19, 1989: Dustin Poirier is Born
Dustin Glenn Poirier was born on January 19, 1989.
2009: Dustin Poirier Turns Pro
Dustin Poirier began his professional MMA career in 2009, achieving a 7-0 record early on. He competed mainly in regional promotions in Louisiana and the Southern United States. Parts of his early career are featured in the documentary "Fightville".
August 18, 2010: Loss to Danny Castillo at WEC 50
Dustin Poirier lost by unanimous decision to Danny Castillo in his WEC debut on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50.
October 2010: WEC Merges with UFC
The World Extreme Cagefighting organization merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in October, 2010. This resulted in all WEC fighters being transferred to the UFC.
November 11, 2010: Victory Over Zach Micklewright at WEC 52
Dustin Poirier defeated Zach Micklewright via first-round TKO on November 11, 2010, at WEC 52.
November 23, 2010: José Aldo Withdraws from UFC 125
Newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo was scheduled to defend his title against Josh Grispi at UFC 125 but had to withdraw on November 23, 2010 due to a back injury.
January 1, 2011: Victory Over Josh Grispi at UFC 125
Dustin Poirier stepped in to face Josh Grispi at UFC 125 on January 1, 2011, after José Aldo withdrew due to injury. Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision.
June 11, 2011: Victory Over Jason Young at UFC 131
Dustin Poirier was initially supposed to face Rani Yahya on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131. Due to Yahya's injury, Jason Young stepped in. Poirier went on to defeat Young by unanimous decision.
November 12, 2011: Victory Over Pablo Garza at UFC on Fox 1
Dustin Poirier defeated Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1 using a D'arce choke in the second round.
February 4, 2012: Victory over Max Holloway at UFC 143
Dustin Poirier's original opponent, Erik Koch, withdrew from their scheduled fight at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012 due to injury. Ricardo Lamas was set to replace him but also withdrew due to injury. Max Holloway then agreed to fight Poirier, who won in the first round with a triangle-armbar from the mount position. Poirier earned a Submission of the Night bonus for this victory.
May 15, 2012: Loss to Chan Sung Jung at UFC on Fuel TV
Dustin Poirier's first main event fight took place on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. He was defeated by Chan Sung Jung via D'arce choke in the fourth round. Both fighters received Fight of the Night honors, and the bout was named Fight of the Year by various publications in 2012.
December 15, 2012: Victory over Jonathan Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale
Dustin Poirier defeated Jonathan Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale on December 15, 2012 using a D'arce choke submission.
February 16, 2013: Loss to Cub Swanson at UFC on Fuel TV
Dustin Poirier stepped in as a replacement for an injured Dennis Siver to face Cub Swanson in the co-main event at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald on February 16, 2013. Both fighters landed significant punches during the fight. Poirier used leg kicks and takedowns, while Swanson countered with head kicks and submission attempts. Ultimately, Poirier lost by unanimous decision.
August 31, 2013: Victory Over Erik Koch at UFC 164
Dustin Poirier fought and defeated Erik Koch via unanimous decision at UFC 164 on August 31, 2013. Poirier dominated the fight, hurting Koch with punches throughout and nearly finishing the fight at the end of round 1. Following his victory, Poirier expressed interest in a rematch with Cub Swanson.
December 28, 2013: Victory over Diego Brandão at UFC 168
Dustin Poirier knocked out Diego Brandão in the first round of their fight at UFC 168 on December 28, 2013.
April 16, 2014: Victory over Akira Corassani at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale
Dustin Poirier won his fight against Akira Corassani by TKO in the second round at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale on April 16, 2014. This victory also earned him his second Fight of the Night bonus award.
September 27, 2014: Loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 178
Dustin Poirier was defeated by Conor McGregor via TKO in the first round of their fight at UFC 178 on September 27, 2014. This was the first time Poirier had been stopped by strikes in his career. Poirier later reflected on how McGregor's pre-fight demeanor had a psychological impact on him.
April 4, 2015: Victory over Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC Fight Night 63
Dustin Poirier won his lightweight bout against Carlos Diego Ferreira by knockout in the first round at UFC Fight Night 63 on April 4, 2015. This victory earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award and his highest disclosed pay at the time, $118,000.
June 6, 2015: Victory Over Yancy Medeiros at UFC Fight Night 68
Dustin Poirier defeated Yancy Medeiros via TKO in the first round at UFC Fight Night 68 on June 6, 2015. He dropped Medeiros twice with punches to secure the win and earned his second Performance of the Night bonus award.
October 24, 2015: Joseph Duffy Withdraws from UFC Fight Night 76
Joseph Duffy was scheduled to face Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night 76 on October 24, 2015, but withdrew three days before the event due to a concussion sustained during training.
January 2, 2016: Victory Over Joseph Duffy at UFC 195
Dustin Poirier fought Joseph Duffy at UFC 195 on January 2, 2016, after their initial fight was canceled. Poirier won by unanimous decision but sustained a broken nose and required hospitalization. The injury resulted in a six-week layoff.
June 4, 2016: Victory Over Bobby Green at UFC 199
Dustin Poirier knocked out Bobby Green in the first round at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016. Poirier's disclosed pay for the fight was $110,000, the second highest of his career at that time.
September 17, 2016: Loss to Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 94
Dustin Poirier lost his second main event bout to Michael Johnson via first-round knockout at UFC Fight Night 94 on September 17, 2016.
2016: Poirier and Wife Welcome Their First Child
Dustin Poirier and his wife had their first child in 2016.
February 11, 2017: Victory over Jim Miller at UFC 208
Dustin Poirier won a hard-fought majority decision against Jim Miller at UFC 208 on February 11, 2017. The fight was characterized by heavy exchanges, including significant leg kicks from Miller. Poirier earned $50,000 and his third Fight of the Night bonus for this victory. He was subsequently suspended indefinitely due to injuries sustained during the fight.
May 13, 2017: Poirier vs. Alvarez No Contest
On May 13, 2017, Dustin Poirier fought Eddie Alvarez at UFC 211. Despite rocking Alvarez in the second round, the fight was declared a No Contest due to Alvarez landing illegal knees on Poirier while against the fence.
November 11, 2017: Poirier Defeats Pettis via TKO
Dustin Poirier secured a TKO victory against Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night 120 on November 11, 2017. Pettis tapped out in the third round due to a broken rib from Poirier's body triangle.
April 14, 2018: Poirier Wins Against Gaethje via TKO
On April 14, 2018, Dustin Poirier won his fight against Justin Gaethje via TKO in the fourth round at UFC on Fox 29.
April 2018: Poirier Establishes the Good Fight Foundation
Dustin Poirier and his wife founded the Good Fight Foundation in April 2018 to support various charitable causes.
July 28, 2018: Poirier Victorious in Alvarez Rematch
Dustin Poirier defeated Eddie Alvarez in a rematch on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30. He won via TKO in the second round.
August 3, 2018: Poirier Agrees to Fight Diaz
On August 3, 2018, Dustin Poirier agreed to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 230 in Madison Square Garden.
October 10, 2018: Poirier Withdraws from Diaz Fight
Dustin Poirier withdrew from his scheduled fight against Nate Diaz on October 10, 2018, due to a hip injury, resulting in the cancellation of the bout.
November 3, 2018: Poirier vs. Diaz Fight Scheduled
Dustin Poirier was scheduled to fight Nate Diaz on November 3, 2018, as the co-headliner of UFC 230.
April 13, 2019: Poirier Claims Interim Lightweight Championship
Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236, securing the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship and ending Holloway's 13-fight winning streak.
September 7, 2019: Poirier Faces Nurmagomedov in Title Unification Bout
Dustin Poirier faced Khabib Nurmagomedov for the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship on September 7, 2019, at UFC 242, losing the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.
February 21, 2020: Poirier's Grappling Match Cancelled Due to Injury
Dustin Poirier was scheduled to participate in a grappling match against Garry Tonon at SubStars on February 21, 2020, with proceeds going to his foundation, but the match was cancelled due to Tonon's injury.
June 26, 2020: Poirier Receives Forrest Griffin Community Award
On June 26, 2020, Dustin Poirier was honored with the Forrest Griffin Community Award by the UFC for his charitable work.
June 27, 2020: Poirier Triumphs Over Hooker in Unanimous Decision
Dustin Poirier won a unanimous decision victory against Dan Hooker on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.
December 8, 2020: Poirier Launches Cajun Hot Sauce Brand
Dustin Poirier announced the launch of his Cajun hot sauce brand, "Poirier's Louisiana Style," in collaboration with Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. on December 8, 2020.
January 24, 2021: Poirier Defeats McGregor in Rematch
Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor via technical knockout in the second round in their rematch at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021, becoming the first person to defeat McGregor by knockout in an MMA bout.
March 15, 2021: Dustin Poirier Day Proclaimed in Lafayette
On March 15, 2021, Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory proclaimed Dustin Poirier Day in Lafayette, Louisiana, and presented Poirier with a key to the city in recognition of his charitable contributions.
April 2021: Donation Dispute Arises Between Poirier and McGregor
A dispute arose in April 2021 regarding a $500,000 donation that Conor McGregor had pledged to Dustin Poirier's Good Fight Foundation before their fight at UFC 257, with Poirier stating the donation had not been made.
July 10, 2021: Poirier Wins McGregor Trilogy Fight
Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor for the third time on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264, winning by technical knockout in round one after a doctor stoppage due to McGregor's broken tibia.
July 2021: "Heatonist K.O." Hot Sauce Edition Released
In July 2021, a special "Heatonist K.O." edition of Dustin Poirier's Cajun hot sauce was released.
December 11, 2021: Poirier Faces Oliveira for Lightweight Championship
Dustin Poirier faced Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269, losing the fight via a standing rear-naked choke submission in the third round.
January 5, 2022: Poirier Introduces "Rare Stash" Bourbon
Dustin Poirier announced the release of his bourbon, "Rare Stash," on January 5, 2022.
November 12, 2022: Poirier Submits Chandler at UFC 281
Dustin Poirier won his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 281 on November 12, 2022, via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.
July 2023: Poirier Participates in Make-A-Wish Foundation Event
Dustin Poirier spent a day with a 17-year-old cancer patient as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in July 2023.
July 29, 2023: Poirier Faces Gaethje in "BMF" Title Rematch
Dustin Poirier faced Justin Gaethje in a rematch for the symbolic "BMF" title on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291, losing the fight via head kick knockout in the second round.
April 16, 2024: Dustin Poirier's UFC Ranking
On April 16, 2024, Dustin Poirier was ranked #4 in the UFC lightweight rankings.
June 1, 2024: Poirier Set to Challenge Makhachev for Lightweight Title
Dustin Poirier is scheduled to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship on June 1, 2024, in the main event of UFC 302 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.