American mixed martial artist Dustin Poirier made his professional debut in 2009. In Lafayette, Louisiana, he was born on January 19, 1989.
Poirier participates in the lightweight class of the “Ultimate Fighting Championship,” the biggest mixed martial arts event in the world, having previously fought in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
In the early years of his professional career, he fought primarily in Louisiana, the state of his birth, and other Southern states in local promotions.
As of January 27, 2020, Poirier has effectively established himself as the second-ranked lightweight in the official UFC rankings. He has received numerous honors throughout his UFC career, including three ‘Fight of the Night bonus awards for his victories over Jim Miller, Akira Corassani, and Jung Chan-Sung.
Additionally, Poirier has twice defeated Yancy Medeiros and Carlos Diego Ferreira to win “Performance of the Night” honors. He appeared in the mixed martial arts film “Fightville” in 2011.
Dustin Poirier Win Loss Record
Currently, Dustin Poirier has a 36-match record of 28 wins and 7 defeats.
