Dustin Poirier's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Dustin Poirier.

Dustin Poirier is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Lightweight division. A former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion, he has challenged multiple times for the undisputed Lightweight title and once for the BMF title. As of April 2024, he is ranked among the top lightweight contenders in the UFC.

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November 11, 2010: Defeated Zach Micklewright at WEC 52

On November 11, 2010, Dustin Poirier defeated Zach Micklewright via first-round TKO at WEC 52.

January 1, 2011: UFC 125 Victory

On January 1, 2011, Dustin Poirier defeated Josh Grispi by unanimous decision at UFC 125.

June 11, 2011: UFC 131 Victory

On June 11, 2011, Dustin Poirier defeated Jason Young by unanimous decision at UFC 131, after Rani Yahya was forced to withdraw due to an injury.

November 12, 2011: UFC on Fox 1 Victory

On November 12, 2011, Dustin Poirier defeated Pablo Garza via second round D'Arce choke at UFC on Fox 1.

February 4, 2012: UFC 143 Victory

On February 4, 2012, Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway in the first round with a triangle-armbar at UFC 143, earning a Submission of the Night bonus after Erik Koch and Ricardo Lamas withdrew from the bout.

December 15, 2012: The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Victory

On December 15, 2012, Dustin Poirier defeated Jonathan Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale via D'Arce Choke.

August 31, 2013: UFC 164 Victory

On August 31, 2013, Dustin Poirier defeated Erik Koch by unanimous decision at UFC 164, after hurting Koch with punches throughout the fight.

December 28, 2013: UFC 168 Victory

On December 28, 2013, Dustin Poirier defeated Diego Brandão via knockout in the first round at UFC 168.

April 16, 2014: TUF Nations Finale Victory

On April 16, 2014, Dustin Poirier defeated Akira Corassani via TKO in the second round at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale, earning a Fight of the Night bonus.

April 4, 2015: UFC Fight Night 63 Victory

On April 4, 2015, Dustin Poirier defeated Carlos Diego Ferreira via knockout in the first round at UFC Fight Night 63, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

June 6, 2015: UFC Fight Night 68 Victory

On June 6, 2015, Dustin Poirier defeated Yancy Medeiros via TKO in the first round at UFC Fight Night 68, securing his second Performance of the Night bonus award.

January 2, 2016: UFC 195 Victory

On January 2, 2016, Dustin Poirier defeated Joseph Duffy by unanimous decision at UFC 195, after their originally scheduled fight was delayed due to Duffy's injury.

June 4, 2016: UFC 199 Victory

On June 4, 2016, Dustin Poirier defeated Bobby Green via knockout in the first round at UFC 199.

February 11, 2017: UFC 208 Victory

On February 11, 2017, Dustin Poirier defeated Jim Miller via majority decision at UFC 208, earning his third Fight of the Night bonus award. He was later suspended indefinitely due to injuries sustained during the fight.

November 11, 2017: UFC Fight Night 120 Victory

On November 11, 2017, Dustin Poirier defeated Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night 120 via TKO after Pettis tapped out due to a broken rib, also winning the Fight of the Night bonus award.

April 14, 2018: UFC on Fox 29 Victory

On April 14, 2018, Dustin Poirier faced Justin Gaethje at UFC on Fox 29, securing a TKO victory in the fourth round and earning the Fight of the Night bonus award.

July 28, 2018: UFC on Fox 30 Victory

On July 28, 2018, Dustin Poirier faced Eddie Alvarez in a rematch at UFC on Fox 30, winning via TKO in the second round and earning the Performance of the Night award.

April 13, 2019: Interim Lightweight Champion

On April 13, 2019, Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway at UFC 236 to win the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship, also earning the Fight of the Night award.

June 26, 2020: Forrest Griffin Community Award

On June 26, 2020, Dustin Poirier received the Forrest Griffin Community Award from the UFC in recognition of his charity work.

June 27, 2020: UFC on ESPN Victory

On June 27, 2020, Dustin Poirier defeated Dan Hooker at UFC on ESPN, earning his seventh Fight of the Night award.

January 24, 2021: UFC 257 Victory

On January 24, 2021, Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 via technical knockout in the second round, earning the Performance of the Night award.

March 15, 2021: Dustin Poirier Day in Lafayette

On March 15, 2021, Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory declared it Dustin Poirier Day in Lafayette, Louisiana, and presented Poirier with a key to the city to honor his charitable contributions.

July 10, 2021: UFC 264 Victory

On July 10, 2021, Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 264 in round one via technical knockout after McGregor suffered a broken tibia.

November 12, 2022: UFC 281 Victory

On November 12, 2022, Dustin Poirier defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 281 via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round, also earning the Fight of the Night award.

March 9, 2024: UFC 299 Victory

On March 9, 2024, Dustin Poirier faced Benoît Saint Denis at UFC 299, winning the bout by knockout in the second round and earning another Fight of the Night award.