Dustin Poirier Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Dustin Poirier Biography

Dustin Poirier is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on January 19, 1989 in Lafayette, United States. Lightweight and featherweight star who was featured in the MMA documentary “Fightville.”

He gained great fame following his fight against Jung Chan-Sung.

Dustin Glenn Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the Lightweight division. He was the UFC Interim Lightweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2009, Poirier has competed in the WEC as well as the UFC. As of May 24, 2020, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings and he is #11 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings.

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. He defeated Daniel Watts on October 31, 2009, by knockout in the first round at bang FC.

He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. In August 2016, he welcomed a daughter named Parker Noelle with wife Jolie.

NameDustin Poirier
OccupationMMA Fighter
BirthdayJanuary 19
Birth Year1989
Place of BirthLafayette
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCapricorn
Full/Birth Name
ParentsDarrell Poirier, Jere' Folley Chaisson
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseJolie Poirier
Children(s)Parker Noelle Poirier

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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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.

Dustin Poirier Net Worth

Dustin Poirier is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dustin Poirier's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He turned professional in 2009, and won his first fight on a first round knockout.

On May 15, 2012, he was featured on the UFC Fight of the Night, and lost to Jung Chan-Sung it what was deemed by most outlets to be the fight of the year.

Poirier was born on January 19, 1989, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and is of French descent, specifically he is of Cajun heritage. Poirier wrestled at Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana. He relocated to South Florida with his wife, Jolie for training purposes.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMMA Fighter
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Poirier defeated Zach Micklewright via first-round TKO on November 12, 2010, at WEC 52.

Poirier lost a unanimous decision to Danny Castillo in his WEC debut on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

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.

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.

Who is Dustin Poirier Dating?

According to our records, Dustin Poirier married to Jolie Poirier. As of December 1, 2023, Dustin Poirier’s is not dating anyone.

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Poirier faced Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1. Poirier defeated Garza via second round D’arce choke.

Facts & Trivia

Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dustin Poirier celebrates birthday on January 19 of every year.

Poirier was one of the subjects of the 2011 documentary Fightville by Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker, which examines the mixed martial arts scene in southern Louisiana.

Who has Dustin Poirier lost to?

W/LFighterKd
lossDustin Poirier Charles Oliveira1 0
winDustin Poirier Conor McGregor0 0
winDustin Poirier Conor McGregor1 0
winDustin Poirier Dan Hooker0 0

What degree black belt is Dustin Poirier?

Dustin Poirier
TeamGladiators Academy (until 2012) American Top Team (2012–present)
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Tim Credeur
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record

What is Dustin Poirier ranked?

1Charles Oliveira
2Dustin Poirier
3Justin Gaethje
4Islam Makhachev
5Michael Chandler

What is Dustin Poirier specialty?

Dustin has an intense, exciting, and highly skilled fighting style, proven by the numerous times he has won Fight of the Night awards. Poirier is a brown belt in jiu-jitsu. In striking, he uses both power shots and combinations but puts in the most work on his opponents with his boxing skills.

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