Dustin Poirier
Last fightLoss
Unanimous decisionUFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3
- Pro record 30-10-0 (1 NC)
- UFC record 22-9-0 (1 NC)
- Outside the UFC 8-1-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 32 bouts · through 2025-07-19
UFC Record Breakdown
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Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
32 UFC bouts · 98 division peers
Data through 2025-07-19
16 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2025-07-19
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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Dustin Poirier Shows Retirement Hasn't Dulled His Edge in Sparring Clip
Dustin Poirier is the retired UFC lightweight warrior who still spars like his training partner stole his lunch money. When a teammate kept skipping training sessions, “The Diamond” decided the best lesson was a sparring round full of heavy hands and zero mercy, swinging like he had a personal score to settle. The Louisiana native finished with a 30-10 mixed martial arts record, won the interim UFC lightweight championship in 2019 and built his reputation on explosive boxing, relentless pressure and devastating exchanges. Since retiring in July 2025 after his final fight against Max Holloway, Poirier’s competitive fire clearly never left, and in 2026 this clip is a ruthless reminder to show up for practice. #ufc #mma #funny #brawl #reels
UFC Legends Who Held Interim Titles But Never Became Undisputed Champions
The UFC greats who came so close to becoming undisputed champions. 🥊 From Dustin Poirier to other legends who captured interim titles but never became undisputed UFC champions, these fighters built incredible careers and faced the best in the world. Not every great fighter gets to hold the undisputed belt. But their legacies go far beyond championship gold. Who’s the greatest UFC fighter to never become an undisputed champion? 👇 #DustinPoirier #UFC #MMA #UFCChampions #MMAHistory
Fans Reflect on Fighters Whose Careers Ended Without the Ending They Deserved
Fighters who deserved a different ending Hurt is part of being a UFC fan and when you grow attached to how a fighters career plays out it can make you wish they had a different ending From Dustin Poirier never getting undisputed gold or seeing Anderson Silva go down a dark slope of constant losses many fans have been left wishing the MMA gods can show mercy Another big one that stands out was Dominick Reyes who seemed to be on top of the light heavyweight division to going on a dark slope Which hurt the most?
Dustin Poirier Never Won Undisputed Title Despite Elite MMA Resume and Interim Gold
The greats who just fell short! Some fighters capture the hear of the fans while beating some of the best fighters in the world but never get to feel the undisputed title From Dustin Poirier having one of the rest resumes in MMA history capturing the interim title but the one box he did not get to tix was the undisputed world title Reaching the top of the sport is an incredible achievement but being a UFC fighter and competing at the highest level speaks for itself
Frequently asked questions
What is Dustin Poirier's professional MMA record?
Dustin Poirier has a professional MMA record of 30-10-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Dustin Poirier's UFC record?
Dustin Poirier's UFC record is 22-9-0 (wins-losses-draws; 1 NC), and 8-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Dustin Poirier fight next?
Dustin Poirier does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Dustin Poirier?
Dustin Poirier is 37 years old, born January 19, 1989.
How tall is Dustin Poirier?
Dustin Poirier stands 175 cm (5'9") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.
Where is Dustin Poirier from?
Dustin Poirier is from United States.
What is Dustin Poirier's nickname?
Dustin Poirier is known as "The Diamond".
When was Dustin Poirier's last fight?
Dustin Poirier last fought on July 19, 2025 at UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3, losing to Max Holloway by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway?
Dustin Poirier lost to Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 on July 19, 2025. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 48-47, Sal D'amato 49-46, Eric Colon 49-46 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker?
Dustin Poirier defeated Dan Hooker by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker on June 27, 2020. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 48-47, Derek Cleary 48-47, Eric Colon 48-46 (winner's score first).
Dustin Poirier scouting report
Dustin Poirier (United States) is a 37-year-old lightweight who is 30-10 (1 NC) as a pro and 22-9 (1 NC) in the UFC (8-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 125: Resolution on January 1, 2011; 11 of his 22 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, four by submission and seven by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Justin Gaethje (now the lightweight champion), Max Holloway (now ranked #4 at lightweight) and Benoit Saint Denis (now ranked #6 at lightweight). He attempts 1.1 submissions per 15 minutes (lightweight average: 0.5; 88th percentile of 98 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Max Holloway, then 22-8 in the UFC, on July 19, 2025 (UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.
Dustin Poirier vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 32 UFC bouts (5:48:12 of fight time).
| Stat | Poirier | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 5.31,861 in 5:48:12 | 4.4 | 76 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 50%1,861 of 3,722 landed | 47.4% | 64 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.71,627 in 5:48:12 | 4.2 | 67 |
| Significant strike defense | 52.3%1,785 of 3,412 avoided | 52.7% | 40 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.228 in 5:48:12 | 1.6 | 43 |
| Takedown accuracy | 35.9%28 of 78 landed | 36.2% | 47 |
| Takedown defense | 63%58 of 92 stopped | 64% | 45 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.125 in 5:48:12 | 0.5 | 88 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.715 in 5:48:12 | 0.4 | 79 |
| Control time | 20.1%1:10:06 of 5:48:12 | 19.6% | 53 |
| Average fight time | 10:5332 bouts | 10:21 | 52 |
| Height | 175 cm69″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 183 cm72″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 98 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 22-9 (1 NC)
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 22-9-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 22-8-0DECUFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3Jul 19, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 22-8-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 29-1-0UFC record entering: 14-1-0SUBR5 2:42UFC 302: Makhachev vs. PoirierJun 1, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 22-7-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 17-4-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-1-0KO/TKOR2 2:32UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 21-7-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 28-5-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0KO/TKOR2 1:00UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2Jul 29, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 21-6-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 23-11-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0SUBR3 2:00UFC 281: Adesanya vs. PereiraNov 12, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 20-6-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 37-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 19-8-0 (1 NC)SUBR3 1:02UFC 269: Oliveira vs. PoirierDec 11, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 20-5-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 10-3-0KO/TKOR1 5:00UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3Jul 10, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 19-5-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 10-2-0KO/TKOR2 2:32UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregorJan 23, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 18-5-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 10-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. HookerJun 27, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 17-5-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 29-0-0UFC record entering: 11-0-0SUBR3 2:06UFC 242: Khabib vs. PoirierSep 7, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 17-4-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 16-3-0DECUFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2Apr 13, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 16-4-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 29-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-2-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR2 4:05UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2Jul 28, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 15-4-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 28-5-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0KO/TKOR4 0:33UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 14-4-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 24-10-0UFC record entering: 7-5-0KO/TKOR3 2:08UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. PettisNov 11, 2017Result & stats
- NCUFC record after this bout: 13-4-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 29-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-2-0NCR2 4:02UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos SantosMay 13, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 13-4-0Pro record now: 39-19-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 17-7-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 208: Holm vs. De RandamieFeb 11, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 12-4-0Pro record now: 25-20-0UFC record entering: 8-6-0KO/TKOR1 1:35UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. JohnsonSep 17, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-3-0Pro record now: 36-18-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-1-0KO/TKOR1 2:53UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2Jun 4, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-3-0Pro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0DECUFC 195: Lawler vs ConditJan 2, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-3-0Pro record now: 15-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-2-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR1 2:38UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs HendersonJun 6, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-3-0Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0KO/TKOR1 3:45UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs LamasApr 4, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0KO/TKOR1 1:46UFC 178: Johnson vs CariasoSep 27, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0Pro record now: 12-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-0-0KO/TKOR2 0:42UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs KennedyApr 16, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0Pro record now: 22-11-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0KO/TKOR1 4:54UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Dec 28, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0Pro record now: 16-6-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0DECUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2Aug 31, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Pro record now: 31-14-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonaldFeb 16, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0Pro record now: 16-10-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0SUBR1 4:15The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson FinaleDec 15, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0Pro record now: 17-8-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0SUBR4 1:07UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs PoirierMay 15, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 3:23UFC 143: Diaz vs ConditFeb 4, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Pro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0SUBR2 1:32UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos SantosNov 12, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 9-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 131: Dos Santos vs CarwinJun 11, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 14-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 125: ResolutionJan 1, 2011Result & stats
