In 2019, he defeated Max Holloway to become the interim-lightweight champion.

However, Poirier did not have smooth sailing in the beginning. He had an awful stint as a featherweight fighter from 2011 to 2015. Poirier went 8-3 during this time but struggled with weight cuts and lost to the top competitions. His decision to move to the lightweight division changed his career forever. He did not have to worry about the intense weight cuts and put on an impressive winning streak to fight for the title.

Despite winning the interim title, he did not capture the undisputed belt. He lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 for the undisputed lightweight title. Poirier came close to putting an end to the dominant undefeated streak of Khabib during the PPV. Despite the loss, Poirier defeated Conor McGregor twice in 2021 and Michael Chandler in 2022 to remain in title contention. He has a Hot Sauce company that he promotes regularly. Find out more about the career of Dustin Poirier.

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Dustin Poirier Fight Record

Total Fights	37	KO Wins	14
Wins	29	Submission Wins	8
Losses	7	KO Losses	2
Draws	0	Submission Losses	3
No-Contest	1	Title Fights	3

Poirier has competed in over 35 professional MMA bouts. He has also secured finishes in more than half of his fights. Poirier has fought three times for the title. He won in his first attempt at UFC 236. Poirier defeated Max Holloway to win the interim title. However, he lost to Khabib at UFC 242. His second title fight loss came at UFC 269 against Charles Oliveira.

Dustin Poirier fighting

Oliveira utilized his wrestling to pressure Poirier at will. Dustin has always struggled against high-level grapplers and submitted to a Rear-naked choke in the third round. On the other hand, he has impressively knocked out some of the best fighters in the UFC. He has knockout victories over Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier, and Bobby Green.

Dustin Poirier Career Highlights and Accomplishments

Dustin Poirier wins title at UFC 236 (Image Courtesy - The Mirror)

• Poirier has won eight Fight of the Night Honours in his UFC career. He utilizes his striking skill and impressive chin to stand and bang with the best fighters in the division.

• Poirier defeated former featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 236 to win his first title in the UFC. He shut down the pressure of Holloway through all five rounds to become the interim champion.

• Poirier is tied with Drew Dober for the most knockout victories in the lightweight division. He has spectacularly knocked out fighters like Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, and Eddie Alvarez.

FAQs

How many losses does Dustin Poirier have in his career?

Poirier has lost seven times in his career.

Who was the last fighter to knockout Dustin Poirier?

Michael Johnson knocked out Poirier in 2016.

How many knockout victories does Dustin Poirier have in his career?

Poirier has 14 KO wins in his career.

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