Other names The Diamond Role Mixed Martial Artist Spouse Jolie Name Dustin Poirier Nationality American | Reach 72.0 in (183 cm) Weight 66 kg Height 1.75 m | |
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Born Dustin Poirier January 19, 1989 (age 35) ( 1989-01-19 ) Style Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu People also search for Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Jere' Folley Chaisson, Michael Tucker, Petra Epperlein Parents Darrell Poirier, Jere' Folley Chaisson Profiles | ||
Ufc 211 dustin poirier on why he recently moved back home to louisiana mma fighting
Dustin Glenn Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of August 3, 2017, Poirier is #8 in the official UFC lightweight rankings. Poirier is one of the subjects of the documentary Fightville by Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker, which examines the mixed martial arts scene in southern Louisiana.
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- Ufc 211 dustin poirier on why he recently moved back home to louisiana mma fighting
- Dustin poirier vs michael johnson weigh in ufc on fox
- Early years
- Mixed martial arts career
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- Training
- Fighting Style
- Charity
- Personal life
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
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Early years
Poirier is from Lafayette, Louisiana and is of Cajun descent. He relocated to South Florida with his wife Jolie for training purposes.
Mixed martial arts career
Poirier turned professional in 2009, quickly compiled a record of 7-0, competing mostly in regional promotions across his native Louisiana and the Southern United States.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Poirier lost a unanimous decision to Danny Castillo by form of face sitting in his WEC debut on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50.
Poirier defeated Zach Micklewright via first round TKO on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52.
2010
In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
After the UFC/WEC merger, newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo was set to make his first defense against No. 1 contender Josh Grispi at UFC 125. Aldo then had to withdraw from the bout due to a back injury on November 23, 2010. Poirier agreed to step in and face Grispi at the event on January 1, 2011. Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision.
2011
Poirier was expected to face Rani Yahya on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131. However, Yahya was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer, Jason Young. Poirier defeated Young via unanimous decision after three rounds.
Poirier faced Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1. Poirier defeated Garza via second round D'arce choke.
2012
Poirier was expected to face Erik Koch on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. However, Koch pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ricardo Lamas. Then, just two weeks later, Lamas had to withdraw from the fight with an injury, leaving Poirier again without an opponent. A week later, Max Holloway agreed to step in to fight Poirier. Poirier defeated Holloway in the first round, with a triangle-armbar from the mount position.
Poirier faced Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012 in the main event at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. This was the first time Poirier has been put on the main event. Jung defeated Poirier via submission (D'arce Choke) in the fourth round. The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. The bout was honored as Fight of the Year by several publications at the conclusion of 2012.
Poirier defeated Jonathan Brookins on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale via D'arce Choke.
2013
Poirier quickly returned to action, taking his second fight within 63 days as he stepped in as a replacement for an injured Dennis Siver. He faced Cub Swanson in the co-main event on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald. During the fight, both fighters landed punches which appeared to hurt the other. Poirier scored leg kicks and double leg takedowns. Swanson retaliated with head kicks and submission attempts. Poirier lost the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Poirier faced Erik Koch on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164. 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. After the win, Poirier wanted a rematch with Cub Swanson. He told reporter Ariel Helwani that Swanson must "be a man".
Poirier faced Diego Brandão on December 28, 2013 at UFC 168. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
2014
Poirier faced Akira Corassani at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. The win also earned Poirier his second Fight of the Night bonus award.
Poirier faced Conor McGregor on September 27, 2014 at UFC 178. He lost the fight by TKO in the first round. This resulted in him being stopped by strikes for the first time in his career. On his match with Conor McGregor he said “I always saw it as a plus but the Conor McGregor fight was the turning point. I remember I was backstage getting ready to walk out and I saw him and he threw this smile and pointed at me. I don’t know why but it really got to me, man. It really messed with my head."
After the loss, Poirier moved to fight in the Lightweight division. Poirier said that it was because weight cuts are distracting him from training. He also claimed that he would never go back to featherweight nor move up to welterweight. "This is the division (lightweight) I'm going to win the belt at," said Poirier in an interview.
2015
Poirier faced Carlos Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout on April 4, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 63. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. 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 so far.
Poirier faced Yancy Medeiros on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68. He won the fight via TKO in the first round, after dropping Medeiros twice with punches. The win also earned Poirier his second Performance of the Night bonus award.
2016
Poirier was expected to face Joseph Duffy on October 24, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. However, Duffy pulled out of the fight on October 21, three days prior to the event, after sustaining a concussion during a sparring session. In turn, the pairing was rescheduled and took place on January 2, 2016 at UFC 195. Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision. After the bout, Poirier was hospitalized for a broken nose. He had a lay off for six weeks due to the injury.
Poirier next faced Bobby Green on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Poirier received a disclosed pay of $110,000, the second highest disclosed pay received by Poirier so far.
Poirier faced Michael Johnson on September 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 94. Poirier lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
2017
Poirier challenged Jim Miller on February 11, 2017 at UFC 208. Poirier punched Miller against the fence, which appeared to hurt Miller. In return, Miller repeatedly kicked Poirier's legs. Later on, Miller swept Poirier onto the mat and failed a kimura attempt. Poirier won the back-and-forth fight via majority decision. The win also earned Poirier $50,000 and his third Fight of the Night bonus award. Due to injuries sustained during the fight, Poirier was suspended indefinitely.
After the suspension, Poirier fought Eddie Alvarez on May 13, 2017 at UFC 211. Poirier rocked Alvarez in the second round, but was subsequently dropped when Alvarez landed two illegal knees while Poirier was against the fence. With the Texas commission not operating under the new unified rules, referee Herb Dean declared the fight a No Contest as he did not believe Alvarez knew Poirier was a grounded opponent at the time.
Poirier is expected to face Anthony Pettis on November 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 120.
Training
Poirier used to train at Gladiators Academy. After his loss to Chan Sung Jung, Poirier moved from Gladiators Academy to American Top Team.
Poirier trains with retired MMA fighters Yves Edwards and Tim Credeur.
Fighting Style
Brought up in the MMA system, Poirier is a well rounded fighter. In close range, Poirier utilises power punches like overhands, as seen in his bout with Diego Brandao. He also uses jabs and teeps to set up more powerful strikes, like a cross. Some media outlets say that Poirier has powerful left hooks and front kicks. Other outlets regard Poirier's footwork as average and his strike defences as lacking.
Poirier's favourite submission is the brabo choke/d'arce choke, a move he used against Pablo Garza and Jonathan Brookins. He is in second place for most brabo chock submissions in UFC history.
In more recent bouts he described himself as a Thugjitsu fighter in honor of the retired veteran Yves Edwards.
Charity
Poirier auctioned his UFC 211 kit on eBay to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank. The highest bidder paid $5,100 for Poirier's shirt, gloves, cap, hand wraps and shorts.
Personal life
Poirier got his first tattoo at the age of 14. Currently, his chest and arms are covered in tattoos, including two Japanese characters on his chest. Poirier has a wife, Jolie, who became pregnant in December 2015. The couple had their first child, Parker Noelle Poirier, on August 20, 2016.