Fighter

Dustin Poirier

"The Diamond"

30-10-0★ 15bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 7-0

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Dustin Poirier holds a professional MMA record of 30-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 41 bouts on record. Dustin Poirier has won 30 fights: 16 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Dustin Poirier lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 19, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1989-01-19
Age: 37
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

Punch power95

Kick power90

Punch speed95

Kick speed92

Accuracy96

Takedowns88

Ground striking91

Submissions92

Chin93

Body strength91

Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 30-10-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.24per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.57per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.15per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Dustin Poirier has won 15 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $750,000.

★ FOTN ×10★ POTN ×4★ SOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Dustin Poirier earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Max Holloway
UFCUFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3· Jul 19, 2025· Lightweight· 30-9 vs 26-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Islam MakhachevTitle bout
UFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Lightweight· 30-8 vs 25-1
SUB
R5 · 2:42
FOTN
WIN
vs Benoit Saint Denis
UFCUFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Lightweight· 29-8 vs 13-1
TKO
R2 · 2:32
FOTN
LOSS
vs Justin Gaethje
UFCUFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2· Jul 29, 2023· Lightweight· 29-7 vs 24-4
TKO
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Michael Chandler
UFCUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Lightweight· 28-7 vs 23-7
SUB
R3 · 2:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Charles OliveiraTitle bout
UFCUFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Lightweight· 28-6 vs 31-8
SUB
R3 · 1:02
WIN
vs Conor McGregor
UFCUFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Lightweight· 27-6 vs 22-5
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Conor McGregor
UFCUFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Lightweight· 26-6 vs 22-4
TKO
R2 · 2:32
POTN
WIN
vs Dan Hooker
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker· Jun 27, 2020· Lightweight· 25-6 vs 20-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Khabib NurmagomedovTitle bout
UFCUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 25-5 vs 27-0
SUB
R3 · 2:06
WIN
vs Max Holloway×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 236: Holloway vs Poirier 2· Apr 14, 2019· Interim Lightweight· 24-5 vs 20-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Eddie Alvarez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 23-5 vs 29-5
TKO
R2 · 4:05
POTN
WIN
vs Justin Gaethje
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 15, 2018· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 18-1
TKO
R4 · 0:33
FOTN
WIN
vs Anthony Pettis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Lightweight· 21-5 vs 20-6
TKO
R3 · 2:08
FOTN
NC
vs Eddie Alvarez
UFCUFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2· May 14, 2017· Lightweight· 21-5 vs 28-5
Could Not Continue
R2 · 4:02
WIN
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 12, 2017· Lightweight· 20-5 vs 28-8
MD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Michael Johnson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson· Sep 18, 2016· Lightweight· 20-4 vs 16-10
TKO
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs King Green
UFCUFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 5, 2016· Lightweight· 19-4 vs 23-6
TKO
R1 · 2:53
WIN
vs Joe Duffy
UFCUFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· Jan 2, 2016· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFCUFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· Jun 6, 2015· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 2:38
POTN
WIN
vs Diego Ferreira
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 3:45
POTN
LOSS
vs Conor McGregor
UFCUFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· Sep 27, 2014· Featherweight· 16-3 vs 15-2
TKO
R1 · 1:46
WIN
vs Akira Corassani
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· Apr 16, 2014· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 12-3
TKO
R2 · 0:42
FOTN
WIN
vs Diego Brandao
UFCUFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· Dec 28, 2013· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 18-8
TKO
R1 · 4:54
WIN
vs Erik Koch
UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Cub Swanson
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 18-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jonathan Brookins
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 13-5
SUB
R1 · 4:15
LOSS
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 12-3
SUB
R4 · 1:07
FOTN
WIN
vs Max Holloway
UFCUFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 3:23
SOTN
WIN
vs Pablo Garza
UFCUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 11-1
SUB
R2 · 1:32
WIN
vs Jason Young
UFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 12, 2011· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josh Grispi
UFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zach Micklewright
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 11, 2010· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Danny Castillo
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez· Aug 18, 2010· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 8-3
UD
WIN
vs Derek Gauthier
Ringside MMA 7· Jun 18, 2010· Catchweight· 6-0 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 0:57
WIN
vs Derrick Krantz
USA-MMA· Mar 6, 2010· 5-0 vs 9-2
SUB
R2 · 3:35
WIN
vs Ronnie Lis
USA-MMA· Nov 13, 2009· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 1-0
SUB
R1 · 0:51
WIN
vs Daniel Watts
Bang FC 10· Oct 31, 2009· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 1:26
WIN
vs Joe Torrez
USA-MMA· Aug 1, 2009· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:21
WIN
vs Nate Jolly
· Jun 26, 2009· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 3-0
SUB
R2 · 3:54
WIN
vs Aaron Suarez
USA-MMA· May 16, 2009· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:19

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Dustin Poirier's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Lightweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 485

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1878▼10
Peak: 1926Jul 10, 2021
Rated fights: 40

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dustin Poirier fight next?

Dustin Poirier has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dustin Poirier's record?

Dustin Poirier's professional MMA record is 30-10-0.

Who is Dustin Poirier fighting next?

Dustin Poirier's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dustin Poirier fight last?

Dustin Poirier most recently fought Max Holloway at UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 on Saturday, July 19, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Dustin Poirier fight in?

Dustin Poirier fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Dustin Poirier have?

Dustin Poirier has 16 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Dustin Poirier won?

Dustin Poirier has won 15 UFC post-fight bonuses: 10× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Dustin Poirier?

Dustin Poirier is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Dustin Poirier weigh?

Dustin Poirier weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Dustin Poirier's reach?

Dustin Poirier has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Dustin Poirier?

Dustin Poirier is 37 years old (born Jan 19, 1989).

Where is Dustin Poirier from?

Dustin Poirier is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY