Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier is a 34 year old Male fighter from United States with a 29-7-0 pro MMA record. Poirier most recently fought Michael Chandler at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Dustin Poirier beat Michael Chandler by Submission at 2:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night in the Lightweight division.
Dustin Poirier has 29 wins with a 76% finish rate, including 15 by knockout, 7 by submission, 7 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 28-7-0 | Michael Chandler |
SUB
R3 2:00
|
UFC 281 | 2022-11-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-6-0 | Charles Oliveira |
SUB
R3 1:02
|
UFC 269 | 2021-12-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 27-6-0 | Conor McGregor |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
UFC 264 | 2021-07-10 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 26-6-0 | Conor McGregor |
KO/TKO
R2 2:32
|
UFC 257 | 2021-01-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-6-0 | Dan Hooker |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-06-27 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-5-0 | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
SUB
R3 2:06
|
UFC 242 | 2019-09-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-5-0 | Max Holloway |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 236 | 2019-04-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-5-0 | Eddie Alvarez |
KO/TKO
R2 4:05
|
UFC on FOX 30 | 2018-07-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-5-0 | Justin Gaethje |
KO/TKO
R4 0:33
|
UFC on FOX 29 | 2018-04-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-5-0 | Anthony Pettis |
KO/TKO
R3 2:08
|
UFC Fight Night 120 | 2017-11-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| No Contest | 21-5-0 | Eddie Alvarez |
R2 4:12
|
UFC 211 | 2017-05-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-5-0 | Jim Miller |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 208 | 2017-02-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-4-0 | Michael Johnson |
KO/TKO
R1 1:35
|
UFC Fight Night 94 | 2016-09-17 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-4-0 | Bobby Green |
KO/TKO
R1 2:53
|
UFC 199 | 2016-06-04 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-4-0 | Joe Duffy |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 195 | 2016-01-02 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-4-0 | Yancy Medeiros |
KO/TKO
R1 2:38
|
UFC Fight Night 68 | 2015-06-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-4-0 | Diego Ferreira |
KO/TKO
R1 3:45
|
UFC Fight Night 63 | 2015-04-04 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-3-0 | Conor McGregor |
KO/TKO
R1 1:46
|
UFC 178 | 2014-09-27 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Akira Corassani |
KO/TKO
R2 0:42
|
UFC Fight Night | 2014-04-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-3-0 | Diego Brandão |
KO/TKO
R1 4:54
|
UFC 168 | 2013-12-28 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-3-0 | Erik Koch |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 164 | 2013-08-31 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-2-0 | Cub Swanson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 7 | 2013-02-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Jonathan Brookins |
SUB
R1 4:15
|
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale | 2012-12-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-1-0 | Chan Sung Jung |
SUB
R4 1:07
|
UFC on FUEL TV 3 | 2012-05-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Max Holloway |
SUB
R1 3:23
|
UFC 143 | 2012-02-04 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Pablo Garza |
SUB
R2 1:32
|
UFC on FOX 1 | 2011-11-12 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Jason Young |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 131 | 2011-06-11 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Josh Grispi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 125 | 2011-01-01 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Zach Micklewright |
KO/TKO
R1 0:53
|
WEC 52 | 2010-11-11 | Lightweight | WEC |
| Loss | 7-0-0 | Danny Castillo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 50 | 2010-08-18 | Lightweight | WEC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Derek Gauthier |
KO/TKO
R1 0:57
|
Ringside MMA 7 | 2010-06-18 | Catchweight | RS |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Derrick Krantz |
SUB
R2 3:35
|
Regional circuit | 2010-03-06 | USA | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Ronnie Lis |
SUB
R1 0:51
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-13 | Lightweight | USA |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Daniel Watts |
KO/TKO
R1 1:26
|
Regional circuit | 2009-10-31 | BFC | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Joe Torrez |
KO/TKO
R1 1:21
|
Regional circuit | 2009-08-01 | Lightweight | USA |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Nate Jolly |
SUB
R2 3:54
|
Regional circuit | 2009-06-26 | Lightweight | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Aaron Suarez |
KO/TKO
R1 1:19
|
Regional circuit | 2009-05-16 | Lightweight | USA |
Poirier made his professional debut against Aaron Suarez on May 16, 2009, fighting on the main card of the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Aaron Suarez who carried a 1-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Dustin Poirier beat Aaron Suarez by KO/TKO at 1:19 of Round 1.
Poirier made his debut in the UFC against Josh Grispi on January 1, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 125: Resolution having compiled a 8-1-0 professional MMA record.
Dustin Poirier beat Josh Grispi by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Poirier has gone on to fight a total of 28 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 21-6-0 with 1 no contest.
Poirier won the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship defeating Max Holloway on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2.
This was Poirier's 1st UFC championship fight.
Dustin Poirier beat Max Holloway by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Poirier lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 7, 2019 at UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier.
Dustin Poirier lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission at 2:06 of Round 3.
Poirier lost his 2nd lightweight title challenge, losing to Charles Oliveira on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier.
Dustin Poirier lost to Charles Oliveira by Submission at 1:02 of Round 3.
Poirier's last win came against Michael Chandler at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Dustin Poirier beat Michael Chandler by Submission at 2:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Poirier is not currently booked for any fights.
Poirier's last loss came against Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 on Saturday December 11, 2021. Dustin Poirier lost to Charles Oliveira by Submission at 1:02 of Round 3.
Poirier has fought 28 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 21-6-0 with 1 no contest.
Poirier has knocked out 15 opponents.
Poirier has submitted 7 opponents.
Poirier has been knocked out 2 times.
Poirier has been submitted 3 times.
