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Dustin Poirier

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Glenn Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. He is considered one of the greatest Lightweights of all time. Poirier also challenged three times for the UFC Lightweight Championship and twice for the BMF title.

Infobox

Born
Dustin Glenn Poirier (1989-01-19) January 19, 1989 (age 36)Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Nickname
The Diamond
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight
155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division
Featherweight (2011–2014)Lightweight (2009–2010, 2015–2025)
Reach
72 in (183 cm)
Stance
Southpaw
Fighting out of
Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
Team
Gladiators Academy (until 2012)American Top Team (2012–2025)
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Tim Credeur
Years active
2009–2025
Total
7
Wins
7
By knockout
5
By submission
1
By decision
3
Losses
10
No contests
1
Spouse
mw- Jolie LeBlanc (m. 2009)
Children
1
Website
diamondpoirier.com

Tables

· Filmography › Films
2011
Fightville
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Main character
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Fightville
Himself
Main character
· Filmography › Films
2011
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Role(s)
Cage Fighter
Notes
Uncredited Cameo
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Cage Fighter
Uncredited Cameo
· Filmography › Video games
2014
EA Sports UFC
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Playable character
2016
EA Sports UFC 2
2018
EA Sports UFC 3
2020
EA Sports UFC 4
2023
EA Sports UFC 5
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2014
EA Sports UFC
Himself
Playable character
2016
EA Sports UFC 2
2018
EA Sports UFC 3
2020
EA Sports UFC 4
2023
EA Sports UFC 5
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
41 matches
By knockout
30 wins
15
10 losses
3
By submission
By submission
41 matches
By submission
30 wins
8
10 losses
4
By decision
By decision
41 matches
By decision
30 wins
7
10 losses
3
No contests
No contests
41 matches
No contests
30 wins
1
41 matches
30 wins
10 losses
By knockout
15
3
By submission
8
4
By decision
7
3
No contests
1
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
30–10 (1)
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 318
Date
July 19, 2025
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Notes
For the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
30–9 (1)
Opponent
Islam Makhachev
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC 302
Date
June 1, 2024
Round
5
Time
2:42
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Notes
For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
30–8 (1)
Opponent
Benoît Saint Denis
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 299
Date
March 9, 2024
Round
2
Time
2:32
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
29–8 (1)
Opponent
Justin Gaethje
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
UFC 291
Date
July 29, 2023
Round
2
Time
1:00
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Notes
For the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–7 (1)
Opponent
Michael Chandler
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 281
Date
November 12, 2022
Round
3
Time
2:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
28–7 (1)
Opponent
Charles Oliveira
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 269
Date
December 11, 2021
Round
3
Time
1:02
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–6 (1)
Opponent
Conor McGregor
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
UFC 264
Date
July 10, 2021
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–6 (1)
Opponent
Conor McGregor
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 257
Date
January 24, 2021
Round
2
Time
2:32
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–6 (1)
Opponent
Dan Hooker
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker
Date
June 27, 2020
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–6 (1)
Opponent
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 242
Date
September 7, 2019
Round
3
Time
2:06
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–5 (1)
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 236
Date
April 13, 2019
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Notes
Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–5 (1)
Opponent
Eddie Alvarez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
Date
July 28, 2018
Round
2
Time
4:05
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–5 (1)
Opponent
Justin Gaethje
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje
Date
April 14, 2018
Round
4
Time
0:33
Location
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated eye pokes.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–5 (1)
Opponent
Anthony Pettis
Method
Submission (body triangle)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
Date
November 11, 2017
Round
3
Time
2:08
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
21–5 (1)
Opponent
Eddie Alvarez
Method
NC (illegal knee)
Event
UFC 211
Date
May 13, 2017
Round
2
Time
4:12
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Notes
Alvarez landed illegal knees to Poirier's head, who was a downed opponent.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–5
Opponent
Jim Miller
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
UFC 208
Date
February 11, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–5
Opponent
Michael Johnson
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
Date
September 17, 2016
Round
1
Time
1:35
Location
Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–4
Opponent
Bobby Green
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 199
Date
June 4, 2016
Round
1
Time
2:53
Location
Inglewood, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–4
Opponent
Joseph Duffy
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 195
Date
January 2, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–4
Opponent
Yancy Medeiros
Method
TKO (body kick and punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
Date
June 6, 2015
Round
1
Time
2:38
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Notes
Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Medeiros missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–4
Opponent
Carlos Diego Ferreira
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas
Date
April 4, 2015
Round
1
Time
3:45
Location
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Notes
Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
16–4
Opponent
Conor McGregor
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 178
Date
September 27, 2014
Round
1
Time
1:46
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–3
Opponent
Akira Corassani
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy
Date
April 16, 2014
Round
2
Time
0:42
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–3
Opponent
Diego Brandão
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 168
Date
December 28, 2013
Round
1
Time
4:54
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Catchweight (151.5 lb) bout; Brandão missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–3
Opponent
Erik Koch
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 164
Date
August 31, 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–3
Opponent
Cub Swanson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald
Date
February 16, 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
London, England
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2
Opponent
Jonathan Brookins
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale
Date
December 15, 2012
Round
1
Time
4:15
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–2
Opponent
Jung Chan-sung
Method
Technical Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
Date
May 15, 2012
Round
4
Time
1:07
Location
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–1
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Submission (triangle armbar)
Event
UFC 143
Date
February 4, 2012
Round
1
Time
3:23
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Submission of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Pablo Garza
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
Date
November 12, 2011
Round
2
Time
1:32
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Jason Young
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 131
Date
June 11, 2011
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Josh Grispi
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 125
Date
January 1, 2011
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Featherweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Zach Micklewright
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
WEC 52
Date
November 11, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:53
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
7–1
Opponent
Danny Castillo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
WEC 50
Date
August 18, 2010
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Derek Gauthier
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Ringside MMA 7
Date
June 18, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:57
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Derrick Krantz
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
USA MMA 11
Date
March 6, 2010
Round
2
Time
3:35
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Ronny Lis
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
USA MMA 10
Date
November 13, 2009
Round
1
Time
0:51
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Daniel Watts
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Bang FC 10
Date
October 31, 2009
Round
1
Time
1:26
Location
Greenville, Mississippi, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Joe Torrez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
USA MMA 8
Date
August 1, 2009
Round
1
Time
2:37
Location
New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Nate Jolly
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Cajun FC 1
Date
June 26, 2009
Round
2
Time
3:54
Location
New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Aaron Suarez
Method
KO (punches)
Event
USA MMA 7
Date
May 16, 2009
Round
1
Time
1:19
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
30–10 (1)
Max Holloway
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 318
July 19, 2025
5
5:00
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
For the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Loss
30–9 (1)
Islam Makhachev
Submission (brabo choke)
UFC 302
June 1, 2024
5
2:42
Newark, New Jersey, United States
For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
30–8 (1)
Benoît Saint Denis
KO (punches)
UFC 299
March 9, 2024
2
2:32
Miami, Florida, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
29–8 (1)
Justin Gaethje
KO (head kick)
UFC 291
July 29, 2023
2
1:00
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
For the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Win
29–7 (1)
Michael Chandler
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 281
November 12, 2022
3
2:00
New York City, New York, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
28–7 (1)
Charles Oliveira
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 269
December 11, 2021
3
1:02
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
28–6 (1)
Conor McGregor
TKO (doctor stoppage)
UFC 264
July 10, 2021
1
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
27–6 (1)
Conor McGregor
TKO (punches)
UFC 257
January 24, 2021
2
2:32
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Performance of the Night.
Win
26–6 (1)
Dan Hooker
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker
June 27, 2020
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
25–6 (1)
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 242
September 7, 2019
3
2:06
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
25–5 (1)
Max Holloway
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 236
April 13, 2019
5
5:00
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
24–5 (1)
Eddie Alvarez
TKO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
July 28, 2018
2
4:05
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Performance of the Night.
Win
23–5 (1)
Justin Gaethje
TKO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje
April 14, 2018
4
0:33
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Fight of the Night. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated eye pokes.
Win
22–5 (1)
Anthony Pettis
Submission (body triangle)
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
November 11, 2017
3
2:08
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Fight of the Night.
NC
21–5 (1)
Eddie Alvarez
NC (illegal knee)
UFC 211
May 13, 2017
2
4:12
Dallas, Texas, United States
Alvarez landed illegal knees to Poirier's head, who was a downed opponent.
Win
21–5
Jim Miller
Decision (majority)
UFC 208
February 11, 2017
3
5:00
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
20–5
Michael Johnson
KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
September 17, 2016
1
1:35
Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win
20–4
Bobby Green
KO (punches)
UFC 199
June 4, 2016
1
2:53
Inglewood, California, United States
Win
19–4
Joseph Duffy
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 195
January 2, 2016
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
18–4
Yancy Medeiros
TKO (body kick and punches)
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
June 6, 2015
1
2:38
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Medeiros missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win
17–4
Carlos Diego Ferreira
KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas
April 4, 2015
1
3:45
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss
16–4
Conor McGregor
TKO (punches)
UFC 178
September 27, 2014
1
1:46
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
16–3
Akira Corassani
TKO (punches)
The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy
April 16, 2014
2
0:42
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Fight of the Night.
Win
15–3
Diego Brandão
KO (punches)
UFC 168
December 28, 2013
1
4:54
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Catchweight (151.5 lb) bout; Brandão missed weight.
Win
14–3
Erik Koch
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 164
August 31, 2013
3
5:00
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
13–3
Cub Swanson
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald
February 16, 2013
3
5:00
London, England
Win
13–2
Jonathan Brookins
Submission (brabo choke)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale
December 15, 2012
1
4:15
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
12–2
Jung Chan-sung
Technical Submission (brabo choke)
UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
May 15, 2012
4
1:07
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
12–1
Max Holloway
Submission (triangle armbar)
UFC 143
February 4, 2012
1
3:23
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Submission of the Night.
Win
11–1
Pablo Garza
Submission (brabo choke)
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
November 12, 2011
2
1:32
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
10–1
Jason Young
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 131
June 11, 2011
3
5:00
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
9–1
Josh Grispi
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 125
January 1, 2011
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Featherweight debut.
Win
8–1
Zach Micklewright
TKO (punches)
WEC 52
November 11, 2010
1
0:53
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
7–1
Danny Castillo
Decision (unanimous)
WEC 50
August 18, 2010
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
7–0
Derek Gauthier
KO (punches)
Ringside MMA 7
June 18, 2010
1
0:57
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
6–0
Derrick Krantz
Submission (armbar)
USA MMA 11
March 6, 2010
2
3:35
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win
5–0
Ronny Lis
Submission (armbar)
USA MMA 10
November 13, 2009
1
0:51
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win
4–0
Daniel Watts
KO (punches)
Bang FC 10
October 31, 2009
1
1:26
Greenville, Mississippi, United States
Win
3–0
Joe Torrez
TKO (punches)
USA MMA 8
August 1, 2009
1
2:37
New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
Win
2–0
Nate Jolly
Submission (armbar)
Cajun FC 1
June 26, 2009
2
3:54
New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
Win
1–0
Aaron Suarez
KO (punches)
USA MMA 7
May 16, 2009
1
1:19
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur mixed martial arts record
7 matches
7 matches
Amateur record breakdown
7 matches
Amateur record breakdown
7 wins
Col 3
0 losses
By knockout
By knockout
Amateur record breakdown
By knockout
Amateur record breakdown
5
Col 3
0
By submission
By submission
Amateur record breakdown
By submission
Amateur record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
By decision
By decision
Amateur record breakdown
By decision
Amateur record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
Amateur record breakdown
7 matches
7 wins
0 losses
By knockout
5
0
By submission
1
0
By decision
1
0
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Paul Soileau
Method
KO (punches)
Event
USA MMA 6
Date
February 28, 2009
Round
2
Time
0:16
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Gilbert Jimenez
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
No Love Entertainment: Full Throttle
Date
January 24, 2009
Round
3
Time
4:00
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Mario Jaquez
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Collision at the Coliseum 4: Caged Conflict
Date
November 28, 2008
Round
1
Time
0:25
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Will Barlow
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Ring Rulers: Rumble on the River
Date
July 26, 2008
Round
2
Time
0:24
Location
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Chad Buckley
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
ISCF: World Amateur Championships 2008
Date
May 4, 2008
Round
2
Time
0:35
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Notes
Won the ISCF Lightweight Tournament Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Kody Blazek
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
ISCF: World Amateur Championships 2008
Date
May 3, 2008
Round
1
Time
2:02
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Notes
ISCF Lightweight Tournament Semi-Finals.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Wesley Branch
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
ISCF: Battle Cage 360
Date
December 8, 2007
Round
1
Time
1:52
Location
Texarkana, Arkansas, United States
Notes
Welterweight debut.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
7–0
Paul Soileau
KO (punches)
USA MMA 6
February 28, 2009
2
0:16
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win
6–0
Gilbert Jimenez
Decision (unanimous)
No Love Entertainment: Full Throttle
January 24, 2009
3
4:00
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Win
5–0
Mario Jaquez
KO (punches)
Collision at the Coliseum 4: Caged Conflict
November 28, 2008
1
0:25
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win
4–0
Will Barlow
KO (punches)
Ring Rulers: Rumble on the River
July 26, 2008
2
0:24
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Win
3–0
Chad Buckley
TKO (punches)
ISCF: World Amateur Championships 2008
May 4, 2008
2
0:35
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Won the ISCF Lightweight Tournament Championship.
Win
2–0
Kody Blazek
Submission (triangle choke)
ISCF: World Amateur Championships 2008
May 3, 2008
1
2:02
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
ISCF Lightweight Tournament Semi-Finals.
Win
1–0
Wesley Branch
TKO (punches)
ISCF: Battle Cage 360
December 8, 2007
1
1:52
Texarkana, Arkansas, United States
Welterweight debut.
· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 236
Fight
Holloway vs. Poirier 2
Date
April 13, 2019
Venue
State Farm Arena
City
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S
PPV Buys
100,000
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 242
Fight
Khabib vs. Poirier
Date
September 7, 2019
Venue
The Arena, Yas Island
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PPV Buys
1,000,000
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 257
Fight
Poirier vs. McGregor 2
Date
January 24, 2021
Venue
Etihad Arena
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PPV Buys
1,600,000
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 264
Fight
Poirier vs. McGregor 3
Date
July 10, 2021
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
PPV Buys
1,800,000
5.
5.
No.
5.
Event
UFC 269
Fight
Oliveira vs. Poirier
Date
December 12, 2021
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
PPV Buys
500,000
6.
6.
No.
6.
Event
UFC 291
Fight
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
Date
July 29, 2023
Venue
Delta Center
City
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
7.
7.
No.
7.
Event
UFC 302
Fight
Makhachev vs. Poirier
Date
June 1, 2024
Venue
Prudential Center
City
Newark, New Jersey, U.S
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
8.
8.
No.
8.
Event
UFC 318
Fight
Holloway vs. Poirier 3
Date
July 19, 2025
Venue
Smoothie King Center
City
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV Buys
1.
UFC 236
Holloway vs. Poirier 2
April 13, 2019
State Farm Arena
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S
100,000
2.
UFC 242
Khabib vs. Poirier
September 7, 2019
The Arena, Yas Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1,000,000
3.
UFC 257
Poirier vs. McGregor 2
January 24, 2021
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1,600,000
4.
UFC 264
Poirier vs. McGregor 3
July 10, 2021
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
1,800,000
5.
UFC 269
Oliveira vs. Poirier
December 12, 2021
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
500,000
6.
UFC 291
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
July 29, 2023
Delta Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S
Not Disclosed
7.
UFC 302
Makhachev vs. Poirier
June 1, 2024
Prudential Center
Newark, New Jersey, U.S
Not Disclosed
8.
UFC 318
Holloway vs. Poirier 3
July 19, 2025
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S
Not Disclosed
· External links
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Achievements
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Achievements
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Achievements
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