1 on 2-4-12, Poirier is tied for first in UFC lightweight history with seven knockout wins, Poirier ranks third in UFC lightweight history with 6.44 sigificnat strikes landed per minute, Poirier is tied for fifth in UFC lightweight history with eight knockdowns landed, Poirier ranks sixth in UFC lightweight history with 1007 significant strikes landed, Poirier is tied for seventh in UFC lightweight history with nine fight-night bonuses, Poirier is tied for ninth in UFC lightweight history with 0.77 knockdowns landed per 15 minutes, Poirier ranks 10th in UFC lightweight history with a striking differential of plus 1.51, Poirier is tied for 10th in UFC lightweight history with seven finishes, Poirier ranks second in UFC lightweight history in significant head strikes landed in one fight with 153 vs Holloway on 4-13-19, McGregor is tied for first in UFC lightweight history with three knockdowns in one fight vs. Eddie Alvarez on 11-12-16, Poirier ranks third in UFC lightweight history in significant head strikes landed in one fight with 142 vs Gaethje on 4-14-18, Poirier ranks third in UFC lightweight history in significant strikes attempted in one fight with 381 vs Holloway on 4-13-19, Poirier ranks fourth in UFC lightweight history in significant strikes landed in one fight with 178 vs Holloway on 4-13-19, Poirier ranks fourth in UFC lightweight history in distance strikes landed in one fight with 165 vs Holloway on 4-13-19, Poirier ranks fourth in UFC lightweight history in total head strikes landed in one fight with 178 vs Hooker on 6-27-20, Poirier ranks fifth in UFC lightweight history in significant strikes landed in one fight with 174 vs Justin Gaethje on 4-14-18, Poirier ranks fifth in UFC lightweight history in distance strikes landed in one fight with 162 vs Gaethje on 4-14-18, Poirier ranks fifth in UFC lightweight history in significant head strikes landed in one fight with 142 vs Gaethje on 4-14-18, Poirier ranks fifth in UFC lightweight history in total strikes attempted in one fight with 383 vs Holloway on 4-13-19, Poirier ranks sixth in UFC lightweight history in total strikes landed in one fight with 208 vs Hooker on 6-27-20, Poirier is tied for ninth in UFC lightweight history in significant strikes attempted in one fight wit 351 vs Gaethje on 4-14-18, Poirier ranks 10th in UFC lightweight history in significant head strikes landed in one fight with 131 vs Dan Hooker on 6-27-20, Poirier ranks 10th in UFC lightweight history in total head strikes landed in one fight with 154 vs Holloway on 4-13-19, Poirier ranks 10th in UFC lightweight history in total strikes attempted in one fight with 357 vs. Gaethje on 4-14-18, Poirier ranks 10th in UFC lightweight history in signifcant strikes attempted in one round with 132 during Rd 1 vs Gaethje on 4-14-18. Alvarez was the former lightweight champion. [8], Poirier turned professional in 2009, quickly compiled a record of 70, competing mostly in regional promotions across his native Louisiana and the Southern United States. [118] The couple had their first child in 2016. He had hoped to fight Poirier in his UFC debut, which has led to a bit of bad blood between them. Conor McGregor twice. After the win, Poirier wanted a rematch with Cub Swanson. 22 of 41 12 of 39 53% 30% 16 of 35 5 of 26 3 of 3 2 of 7 3 of 3 5 of 6 10 of 27 12 of 38 1 of 1 0 of 1 11 of 13 0 of 0 . By knockout 14 and By submission 7. And Chandler, who is 2-2 in his four UFC fights, knows full well what hes up against. - McGregor then had him easily, taking just short of two minutes to knock him out. [90] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Alvarez landed illegal knees to Poirier's head who was a downed opponent. [104] After the event, Poirier auctioned his fight kit with Nurmagomedov's walkout shirt for $60,200. [28] Poirier hurt Koch with punches throughout the fight, knocking him down with a punch near the end of round 1 and nearly finishing the fight, he ended up winning the bout via unanimous decision. [68] However, on October 10, 2018, it was announced that Poirier pulled out due to a hip injury and as a result the bout was cancelled. Hes focused on winning fights and dealing with whatever arises after that. Chandler has not held any kind of a UFC belt, so hell be only the second opponent in more than five years and in 11 fights who hasnt held a UFC championship. Not just that, he will also tie Jim Miller and the Do Bronx for the most number of wins in the UFC's lightweight . 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The former interim UFC lightweight champion was admitted to the hospital for a severe staph infection recently. 1 contender Josh Grispi at UFC 125. Poirier said that it was because weight cuts are distracting him from training. [112] As of April 12, 2021, Dustin Poirier[113] states the donation had not been made. Justin Gaethje, who was the future interim lightweight champion. Two former UFC lightweight title challengers went to war during Saturday night's UFC 281 featured bout. The money raised went to the family of a deceased Lafayette police officer and the Acadiana Outreach Center, respectively. . To remain a student, thats what I tell these young guys whenever we talk about longevity in the sport. Performance of the Night. UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier W Khabib Nurmagomedov "The Eagle" L Dustin Poirier "The Diamond" UFC Lightweight Title Bout Method . Fight of the Night. [20] A week later, Max Holloway agreed to step in to fight Poirier. [50] Poirier lost the fight via first-round knockout. Pimblett, 27, has become a major names in the sport with his cheeky personality and . This is a question our experts keep getting from time to time. [103] Likewise, Poirier announced that he would be auctioning off his UFC 242 fighting equipment to raise funds for the foundation. : 1.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Poirier and McGregor have both won titles since they first met. It really messed with my head. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Max Holloway, who was the reigning featherweight champion. - [91], Poirier used to train at Gladiators Academy under retired MMA fighter Tim Credeur. [60] Poirier faced Justin Gaethje on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. The rubber match between the two takes place Saturday. Dustin Poirier net worth 2021: Fight purse, MMA record for McGregor rival. Dustin Poirier record and bio Nationality: American Born: January 19, 1989 Height: 5-9 Reach: 72 inches Total Fights: 35 Record: 28-6, one no-contest UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier fight card Main Card Charles Oliveira (c) vs. Dustin Poirier for Oliveira's Lightweight title Amanda Nunes (c) vs. Julianna Pea for Nunes' Women's Bantamweight title [117], Poirier still spends most of his time in Lafayette with his wife and their daughter, but trains at American Top Team in South Florida, where he relocates before fights. [13] Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]. The dispute has been a source of controversy in sports media. UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3: W 2021-01-23: Conor McGregor (10-4) Lightweight #40 Round 2 KO/TKO Punches UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor: W 2020-06-27: Dan Hooker (12-8) Lightweight #21 Round 5 U-DEC UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker: L 2019-09-07: Khabib Nurmagomedov (13-0) Lightweight Round 3 SUB Rear Naked Choke UFC 242: Khabib vs . Return to Lightweight. In a lightweight bout on the main card, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler meet Saturday at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York. He won the fight via TKO in the fourth round. [56] Poirier rocked Alvarez in the second round but was subsequently dropped when Alvarez landed two illegal knees while Poirier was against the fence. UFC president Dana White told Yahoo Sports the next shot is going to go to featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, but a win is critical for positioning to be the person to get the shot after that. He has gone 18-6 with a no-contest, and has never lost two fights in a row. In return, Miller repeatedly kicked Poirier's legs. [18] However, Koch pulled out of the bout, citing an injury, and he was replaced by Ricardo Lamas. [94], Poirier holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Tim Credeur, but mostly finished his opponents through his proficiency in the striking arts since the early days of his career in the UFC. [42] However, Duffy pulled out of the fight on October 21, three days prior to the event, after sustaining a concussion during a sparring session. But hey, this guy's a former world champion [and] has wins over former UFC world champions, as well. Time Striking Grappling Last Update: 11/21/2022 07:43 GMT Total. "This is the division (lightweight) I'm going to win the belt at," said Poirier in an interview. [81][82] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round, becoming the first person to defeat McGregor by knockout in an MMA bout. [66] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. DUSTIN POIRIER takes on Conor McGregor in a huge main event at UFC 264.The 32-year-old takes on Notorious in a rematch of their UFC 178 and UFC 257 cl. This was Poirier's first time being stopped by strikes. Poirier scored leg kicks and double leg takedowns. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. [45] After the bout, Poirier was hospitalized for a broken nose. Dustin Poirier's Next Bout Poirier is set to return to the octagon to face Michael Chandler as part of the Main Card of UFC 281. The brash and belligerent McGregor who knocked out Poirier in 2014 had gotten inside Poiriers head in the lead up to that fight. He was knocked out in the first round by a TKO. [87] He lost the fight via a standing rear-naked choke submission in the third round. Yeah, that's a pretty crazy track record right there, Poirier said of his parade of fights against champions. [47] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. : 36% TD Def. And [you always have to have] the mindset of being a student. Yes, former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier took the stage at the 2022 NFL Draft.. Here's why. Poirier faced Erik Koch on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164. [97][98][99] [17] Poirier defeated Garza via second round D'arce choke. Andre Muniz vs. Eryk Anders, men's middleweight; [83] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. In July 2021 a special 'Heatonist K.O.' Poirier has won three of his last four fights, including two consecutive wins over McGregor. Poirier returned to the octagon to defeat Michael Chandler in November to return . DUSTIN POIRIER VS MICHAEL CHANDLER LOWDOWN. 2-ranked fighter on the UFC's lightweight roster. I remember I was backstage getting ready to walk out and I saw him and he threw this smile and pointed at me. Swanson retaliated with head kicks and submission attempts. Source: DAZN. Following the defeat, Poirier moved up a weight class to the Lightweight division. [75] He lost the bout via rear-naked choke submission in the third round. [16] Poirier defeated Young via unanimous decision after three rounds. Last edited on 10 December 2022, at 12:01, UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, most Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history, Most knockouts in UFC Lightweight division, The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. As for Dustin Poirier, in 34 fights he has just 13 knockouts but seven submissions. [24], Poirier defeated Jonathan Brookins on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale via D'arce Choke.[25]. In April 2018, Poirier and his wife founded the Good Fight Foundation. [54] Due to injuries sustained during the fight, Poirier was suspended indefinitely.[55]. 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[84], Poirier faced McGregor for the third time on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264. He told reporter Ariel Helwani that Swanson must "be a man". [74], Poirier faced the undefeated and undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 7, 2019, in a title unification bout at UFC 242. Later on, Miller swept Poirier onto the mat and failed a kimura attempt. UFC officials said doctors confirmed McGregor broke the tibia in his left leg. [95] He is noted for his shifting punching style and extensive use of the shoulder roll. If he gets a title shot next year, it's not because he's started a campaign for it. [36] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Poirier has been keeping his . Anthony Pettis, who was the former lightweight champion. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Dustin Poirier "The Diamond" ASSOCIATION American Top Team CLASS Lightweight STYLE Muay Thai Wins 29 KO / TKO 14 48% SUBMISSIONS 8 28% DECISIONS 7 24% Losses 7 KO / TKO 2 29% SUBMISSIONS 3 43%. Pick: Dustin Poirier. With McGregor no longer residing inside Poirers head in January of this year, Poirier evened the score with a knockout win of his own. Poirier (29-7 MMA) last fought at UFC 281 on November 12th where he defeated Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) by submission. Given Name: Dustin Glenn Poirier Pro MMA Record: 29-7-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: The Diamond Current Streak: 1 Win Age: 33 | Date of Birth: 1989.01.19 Last Fight: November 12, 2022 in UFC Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs Affiliation: American Top Team Height: 5'9" (175cm) | Reach: 73.0" (185cm) "[33], After the loss, Poirier transferred up a weight class to the Lightweight division. [39] He won the fight via TKO in the first round, after dropping Medeiros twice with punches. fight time at 5:35, Poirier is tied for ninth in UFC featherweight history with eight wins, McGregor is tied for second in UFC featherweight history with six KO/TKO wins, McGregor is tied for third in UFC featherweight history with six finishes, McGregor is tied for third in UFC featherweight history with a seven-fight winning streak, McGregor is tied for fourth in UFC featherweight history in strikes landed per minute at 5.53, McGregor is tied for fifth in UFC featherweight history with six fight-night bonuses, McGregor is tied for sixth in UFC featherweight history with six knockdowns landed, Poirier ranks third in UFC featherweight history in significant clinch strikes landed during one fight with 41 vs. Josh Grispi on 1-1-11, McGregor ranks third in UFC featherweight history for fastest finish at 0:13 vs. Jose Aldo on 12-12-15, McGregor ranks third in UFC featherweight history for fastest KO/TKO at 0:13 vs. Jose Aldo on 12-12-15, Poirier is tied for fifth in UFC featherweight history with three submission attempts in one round vs. Max Holloway, Rd. [78] This fight earned him his seventh Fight of the Night award. [12], After the UFC/WEC merger, newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion Jos Aldo was set to make his first defense against No. More MMA Coverage: Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira's History Colors UFC 281 . [122] Currently, his chest and arms are covered in tattoos, including one on his chest that reads (bushid), which means "the way of warriors" in Japanese.[123]. On December 11, 2021, at UFC 269, Poirier competed against Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship. Dustin Poirier made his UFC debut against Josh Grispi at UFC 125, where he won via unanimous decision. The win also earned Poirier his second Fight of the Night bonus award. Reach: 72" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Jan 19, 1989 Career statistics: SLpM: 5.61 Str. A look back at the career of Dustin Poirier before UFC 257 Success on the local scene (2009 - 2010) Poirier quickly made a name for himself in his native Louisiana, compiling a 7-0 record in . There is another mark that Poirier accomplished over time that is remarkable in light of the opposition hes faced. It is McGregor's second straight loss to Poirier and the second in sixth months. He was submitted while still on his feet with a standing rear-naked choke. 2 lightweight contender in the UFC, was admitted to the hospital after developing a staph infection.. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or "staph" is a bacterium that causes skin infections that include, but is not limited to, boils, folliculitis, carbuncles, and impetigo. After the match, Poirier said "I always saw it as a plus but the Conor McGregor fight was the turning point. I feel like my track record and my work speaks for itself, Poirier said. : 1.44 TD Acc. [46], Poirier next faced Bobby Green on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199. He's literally got 50% more fights on his record than Islam (36 fights vs 24), despite starting his pro career only a year earlier. With such an impressive UFC career, let's take a look at Dustin Poirier's UFC record, best fights and stats. Dustin has wayyy more miles on him. A win, though, will keep his hope of getting one more crack at the lightweight title, now held by Islam Makhachev, alive. 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Poirier is not flashy and isnt one to toot his own horn. The 5-foot-9 American currently boasts a record of 28-7-0 in UFC action, which he will look to improve against Michael Chandler if a deal can be agreed upon. WATCH LIVE! Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier isn't out of the woods yet, but he's on the road to recovery after a staph infection that landed him in the hospital. [111], After UFC 257, McGregor was scheduled to donate $500,000 to the Good Fight Foundation as he had pledged before their scheduled bout. UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev | 6th Round Post-Fight Show, White books Teixeira vs. Hill title fight after terrible UFC 282 headliner, Results: Ankalaev vs. Blachowicz ends in draw, belt remains vacant, 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships: Live Results, Manny Pacquiao vs DK Yoo results, video: Pacquiao dominates, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev results and post-fight analysis, Poirier is tied for sixth in UFC history with 12 fight-night bonuses, McGregor ranks fifth in UFC history with a knockdown average of 1.81 per 15 minutes, Poirier ranks eighth in UFC history with 1,491 significant strikes landed, McGregor is tied for ninth in UFC history with 13 knockdowns landed, Poirier is tied for eighth in UFC history with 12 finishes, McGregor is tied for 10th in UFC history with 10 fight-night bonuses, Poirier is tied for eighth in UFC history with 19 wins, Poirier is tied for third in UFC featherweight history with three submission wins, McGregor ranks second in UFC featherweight history with a striking differential of plus 2.51, Poirier is tied for eighth in UFC featherweight history with five finishes, McGregor ranks second in UFC featherweight history with a knockdown per 15 min. A man of few words outside the cage, UFC's lightweight champion plans to let his power do the talking against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269. . [49], Poirier faced Michael Johnson in his second main-event bout on September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94. Dustin Poirier Net worth and salary Basically, his estimated net worth is $110 million in 2020. 2022 record: 127-70. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC) . Dustin Poirier fought Conor McGregor at UFC 178 on September 27, 2014. [53] The win also earned Poirier $50,000 and his third Fight of the Night bonus award. The rivals tried to settle the score in a trilogy decider seven months later but it ended . SLpM - As of May 9, 2022, he is #2 in the UFC lightweight rankings [5] and as of October 24, 2022, he is #11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. And while Chandler has never held a UFC belt, he is a former Bellator lightweight champion. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 68 - Boetsch vs. Henderson, UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale, UFC on Fuel TV 3 - Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, Sherdogs Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings, Erin Blanchfield, Molly McCann Clash at UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden on Nov. 12, 5 Things You Might Not Know About Austin Vanderford, Coach: Charles Oliveira Training With Top Iranian Wrestler for Nearly 3 Years, Dana White Announces Glover Teixeira-Jamahal Hill for Vacant LHW Title at UFC 283, UFC 282 Bonuses: 11 Fighters Receive $50,000 Checks, Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev Saddled with Split Draw in UFC 282 Headliner, UFC 282 Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, UFC 282 Prelims: Raul Rosas Jr., 18, Face Cranks Jay Perrin in Dazzling Debut, Patrick Mix: 'I Can Choke Out Anyone in the World', UFC 282 Weigh-in Results: Vacant Title Fight Set; 1 Fight Scratched, Liz Carmouche Urges Bellator to Launch Womens Bantamweight Division, Stots, Mix Advance to Grand Prix Final; Liz Carmouche Retains at Bellator 289, Bellator 289 Stots vs. Sabatello Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Bellator 289 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set, Bellator 290 Update: Sabah Homasi, Brennan Ward to Meet on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles, PFL Signs Eagle FC Heavyweight King Rizvan Kuniev, Two Other Regional Champions, Still the Only Man to Defeat Alex Pereira, Quemuel Ottoni Excited for PFL Debut in 2023, PFL Exec: First Pay-Per-View a Success, Harrison vs. Cyborg Still Possible, 2022 PFL Championships Medical Suspensions: Multiple Fighters Get Indefinite Terms, Larissa Pacheco: Kayla Harrison Has a Rematch Whenever She Wants, Kayla Harrison Admits First MMA Loss Is Going to Hurt for A While, Demetrious Johnson-Adriano Moraes Trilogy to Headline Ones U.S. Poirier won the interim lightweight strap with a win over Max Holloway. Most NBA championship rings as player and head coach Soccer Home English Premier League World Cup 2022 News World Cup 2022 Odds Poirier, 33, most recently competed at UFC 281 in November when he submitted former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler in a back-and-forth scrap. [69][70], Poirier faced UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway for the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook 's lines around the. Dustin Poirier, a No. 0:57; Get ready for a pair of . Even 25 years after Cal Ripken set the Major League Baseball record for most consecutive games played at 2,632 over a 16-year period, its still regarded as one of the most untouchable records in sports. He joined the UFC on Jan. 1, 2011, fighting Josh Grispi at UFC 125. [37] The win also earned Poirier his first Performance of the Night bonus award and a disclosed pay of $118,000, the highest disclosed pay received by Poirier at the time. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. On the main card of UFC 281, Dustin Poirier battled back against Michael Chandler, sealing victory with a rear-naked choke. Dustin Poirier's foot has swollen to almost twice its normal size as the UFC star battles an infection in hospital. of 2.31, Poirier ranks ninth in UFC featherweight history with a striking differential of plus 1.44, McGregor ranks second in UFC featherweight history in shortest avg. [48] Poirier received a disclosed pay of $110,000, the second highest disclosed pay received by Poirier in his career at that point. Charles Oliveira: +138; . [100][101] Poirier also auctioned his UFC on FOX fight kit and used the money raised to buy 500 backpacks for school children in his hometown of Lafayette. Poirier proceeded to auction his UFC Fight Night 120 and UFC on Fox 29 fight kits as well. Dustin Poirier's Statistics Name: Dustin Poirier Nationality: American That fight serves as the main event of the UFC 264 pay-per-view, which streams on ESPN+. Poirier defeated Holloway in the first round, with a triangle-armbar from the mount position, earning a Submission of the Night bonus. He is the No. According to Poirier, his foundation is working with Justin Wren's Fight for the Forgotten to help provide clean drinking water to the Echuya Batwa people in Uganda. Dustin Poirier Record: 28-7-0 (1 NC). Poirier failed to unify the titles when Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted him. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 for repeated eye pokes. ", "Dustin Poirier Gets Spicy with Heatonist K.O. Before McGregor and Poirier face each other for a third time, take a look at where they appear in the official UFC record book. Im always trying to pick peoples brains, ask questions, watch things, how guys are setting stuff up on the mats, just remaining a student, not acting like I know too much. He is 6-1 across his last seven fights, coming off a 2-fight win streak. Poirier faced Anthony Pettis on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 120. Nov. 9, 2022 UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier, today announced a multi-year marketing. Here are the live results and highlights for the UFC 282 co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon. [61] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus award. Im excited to talk and hit the mats and learn and push myself.. His full name is Dustin Glenn Poirier. But Poirier, 33, returned the favour in their January 2021 rematch at lightweight with a second-round KO. [22] This was the first time Poirier has been put on the main event. [72][73] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award, his fourth consecutive performance bonus. Catchweight (151.5 lb) bout; Brando missed weight. Acc. [21], Poirier faced Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012, in the main event at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Records reflect all UFC fights from UFC 28 to the present (UFC 28 was the first event to use the Unified Rules of MMA). He had a lay off for six weeks due to the injury. Poirier. Dustin Poirier has shared a gruesome image of his swollen left foot following a nasty infection. Poirier was expected to face Rani Yahya on June 11, 2011, at UFC 131. I dont get complacent. [67], On August 3, 2018, it was announced that Poirier had agreed to fight Nate Diaz on November 3, 2018, in Madison Square Garden. [119][120][121], Poirier got his first tattoo at the age of 14. Jung defeated Poirier via submission (D'arce Choke) in the fourth round. Poirier is the #1 ranked Lightweight fighter, with a career record of 27-6-0 and 1 NC. [26] Poirier faced Cub Swanson in the co-main event on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Baro vs. McDonald. Its a remarkable display in a sport in which the physical and mental toll makes it difficult to stay on top for long period of times. On 11 June 2011, Poirier was expected to face Rani Yahya at UFC 131. Oliveira broke the UFC record for most finishes with 17 . Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier MMA record, career highlights and biography NBA Home Teams Players NBA Draft 2023: Who has the best chance at Victor Wembanyama? Both fighters also have their names in the UFC record book in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. But Poirier, 33, returned the favour in their January 2021 rematch at lightweight with a second-round KO. UFC 264: POIRIER VS MCGREGOR 3 - JULY 10th, 2021 - Plus, Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson, Tai Tuivasa vs. Greg Hardy, & More! Dustin Poirier believes Jared Gordon will provide Paddy Pimblett's toughest test to date at UFC 282 on Saturday. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Conor McGregor of Ireland gestures at Dustin Poirier during the UFC 264 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout was expected to be the co-headliner of UFC 230. UFC 264 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Poirier has also tried his hands in other ventures alongside his present earning avenues, fetching him more wealth. The two. Now, we have got a complete detailed explanation and answer for everyone, who is interested! Team Nelson Finale, UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Boetsch vs. Henderson", "UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier receives jiu-jitsu black belt from Tim Credeur", "WHO IS DUSTIN POIRIER'S WIFE JOLIE? [41], Poirier was expected to face Joseph Duffy on October 24, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 76. Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was the reigning lightweight champion. He's been around long enough to know that if one keeps winning, things eventually will take care of themselves. Record: 28-6-0 (1 NC) UFC 269 fight card Early prelims. Speaking of the fight, Diaz said, . Conor McGregor has vowed to put UFC rival Dustin Poirier "in a box" as the pair teased a fourth fight during a social media spat. Poirier was expected to face Erik Koch on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143. Dustin Poirier Record. Bio Fighter Facts UFC History Q&A Status Active Hometown Lafayette, United States Trains at American Top Team ATT. : 50% SApM: 4.28 Str. Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier and "Iron" Michael Chandler's rivalry was settled inside. [11], In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Poirier, 33, was last seen submitting Michael Chandler at the UFC 281 pay-per-view (PPV) event last month in New York City and has won eight of his last 10 with six finishes. - [86], Poirier faced Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269. Dustin Poirier Record: 28-7-0 (1 NC) The Diamond Height: 5' 9" Weight: 155 lbs. Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor at UFC 178. The Louisiana native appeared on the stage alongside Cameron Jordan to read who the New Orleans Saints were drafting in the second round. : 64% Sub. He also claimed that he would never go back to featherweight nor move up to welterweight. With 27 UFC fights under the belt fighting the cream of the crop, Dustin Poirier (28-7 (1)) deserves the best fights available. Dustin Poirier Lightweight Division 28-7-0 (W-L-D) 15 Wins by Knockout 6 Wins by Submission 28 Career UFC Wins View Fight History UFC Spotlight Press Conference Highlights & Faceoffs |. [89] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round. Def. This brings the lightweight fighter's record to 4 wins in his last 5 fights. UFC 264 record rundown: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev results, highlights and play-by-play, Year of terrible decisions - Pros react to Paddy Pimbletts win over Gordon at UFC 282. [102], After his bout with Nurmagomedov at UFC 242, the two swapped shirts after the fight. [76], Poirier faced Dan Hooker on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Dustin Poirier is just one win away from overtaking Jon Jones for the most number of victories inside the UFC Octagon. [114], On December 8, 2020, Poirier announced on Twitter[115] the release of his brand new Cajun hot sauce brand 'Poirier's Louisiana Style' in collaboration with a Canadian company, Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.[116] It is available for purchase on Poirier's official website for $12. Im always trying to learn. [9], Poirier lost a unanimous decision to Danny Castillo in his WEC debut on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50. Recent updates have surfaced about Dustin Poirier 's health. Charles Oliveira, who was the reigning lightweight champion. On Twitter, pro fighters did not agree with the decision. Acc. "Don't plan on starting" - Dustin Poirier intends to keep THIS RECORD intact against Michael Chandler at UFC 281 FirstSportz After his fight with Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier wants THIS record to stand and talks about starting over after losing to Oliveira. The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. Chandler, though, knows Poirier is in some rarefied air in the history of the UFC. Dustin Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. The previous fights set PPV records and the magnitude of a third one could be just as huge. How much is an NBA Championship Ring worth? Dustin lost that fight in the third round by choking hold. Diamond fought 36 times in his professional MMA career, winning 28 times and losing seven. Ive got a ton of respect for Poirier, Chandler said. His best run included wins over Jim Miller (2017), Anthony Pettis (2017), Justin Gaethje (2018), Eddie Alvarez (2018) and Max Holloway (2019) which earnt him an interim title. McGregor won belts in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. Dustin Poirier is an American MMA fighter who currently competes in the UFC's lightweight division, where he held the interim UFC Lightweight title. [7] He attended Northside High School for a short time, as he dropped out in the ninth grade because of repeatedly getting into trouble and street fights. Dustin Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. The former interim champion has 20 wins to his name inside the UFC Octagon, and should he get past Michael Chandler at UFC 281, he will tie with Charles Oliveira. Dustin Poirier . While some may have talked sh*t about Poirier while he was down, many more sent words of encouragement and well wishes. Hooker. Mixed martial arts record: Total 36 and Wins 28. What is dustin poirier record? [6], Poirier was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and is of Acadian French descent, specifically of Cajun heritage. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have fought three times Credit: Getty. Taking to his official Twitter handle, MMA journalist Brett Okamoto revealed that 'The Diamond' is suffering from a staph infection in . [59], After the Pettis fight, Poirier signed a new contract with UFC although he had three fights remaining in his previous contract. Avg. This was the first time Poirier was stopped by strikes. 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