Dustin Poirier

American mixed martial artist (born 1989)

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Dustin Glenn Poirier is an American retired professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. As of April 16, 2024, he is #4 in the UFC lightweight rankings.

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Makhachev submits Poirier in gruelling title fight Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in the fifth round of a gruelling contest to retain his lightweight title at UFC 302 in New Jersey. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2024
Fighter opinions divided on redesigned UFC gloves Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev have contrasting views on new gloves which are set to be introduced at UFC 302 on Saturday, where the pair will compete for the lightweight title. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Nurmagomedov back in Makhachev's corner against Poirier Islam Makhachev will have Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for the first time in almost two years when he defends his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in New Jersey on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on May 29, 2024

Conor McGregor's using Gaethje's Name For Clout, Says Manager Ali Abdelaziz Justin Gaethje is arguably the hottest fighter in the UFC right now after his highlight-reel knockout of Dustin Poirier, and that's why Conor McGregor is calling out the lightweight star on social.. TMZ.com - Published on August 7, 2023
Justin Gaethje Says Donald Trump Called Him After Beating Dustin Poirier Justin Gaethje got congratulations messages from all kinds of people following his big win over Dustin Poirier ... but maybe the most notable to call was Donald Trump, who actually sent an invitation.. TMZ.com - Published on August 1, 2023
Gaethje gets revenge over Poirier to win BMF title Justin Gaethje stakes a claim for a lightweight title shot as he beats Dustin Poirier in round two to win the symbolic BMF title in Salt Lake City. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023

Legacy on the line for BMF rivals Poirier and Gaethje Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje believe their battle for the symbolic BMF title at UFC 291 offers a chance to seal their legacy. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2023
Justin Gaethje Wants 'Iconic' BMF Belt, Believes Title Fight Next The lightweight title isn't on the line in the UFC 291 main event, but the "iconic" BMF belt is ... and Justin Gaethje wants it! TMZ Sports spoke to the 34-year-old UFC star ahead of his scrap with.. TMZ.com - Published on July 23, 2023
Justin Gaethje Wants Poirier Next, Believes He Can KO Islam Makhachev Justin Gaethje's gearing up for a title run, and the UFC star tells us he has the power to dethrone champ Islam Makhachev ... but he knows he has to earn the fight, and he's ready to run through Dustin.. TMZ.com - Published on March 30, 2023
Poirier praises Pimblett but calls for tougher fights Dustin Poirier says he is a fan of Paddy Pimblett, but believes the Liverpudlian's fight at UFC 282 on Saturday will be his toughest test to date. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022

Dana White Says He'd 'Be Shocked' If Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz 3 Didn't Happen Dana White says he'd be "shocked" if Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz didn't fight for the third time ... despite the fact the UFC superstar from Stockton recently told us he plans to fight Dustin Poirier.. TMZ.com - Published on March 1, 2022
Nate Diaz Wants To Fight Dustin Poirier, Then Retire From MMA Nate Diaz, one of the most badass and beloved fighters in MMA history, tells TMZ Sports he wants to fight Dustin Poirier ASAP -- in what'll be his last fight ever -- before retiring from MMA. We talked.. TMZ.com - Published on February 12, 2022
UFC 269: Julianna Pena shocks Amanda Nunes, Charles Oliveira retains lightweight title Julianna Pena upsets Amanda Nunes, while Charles Oliveira defends his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2021	UFC 269: Dustin Poirier wants to beat Charles Oliveira and check world champion box 'so bad' Dustin Poirier says his fight with Charles Oliveira is '25 minutes for eternity' as he aims to become a UFC world champion for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2021
Conor McGregor Says He 'Severely Damaged' Leg Training Before Poirier Fight Conor McGregor claims it wasn't Dustin Poirier who gruesomely broke his leg during their trilogy fight ... 'cause the limb was "severely damaged" heading into the scrap. The 33-year-old former UFC.. TMZ.com - Published on November 18, 2021	Max Holloway Says He's On Short List To Fight Conor McGregor In UFC Return Who will Conor McGregor fight when he returns to the Octagon after snapping his leg against Dustin Poirier??? Well, Max Holloway tells TMZ Sports it very well could be him ... 'cause he's on a "short.. TMZ.com - Published on November 10, 2021