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<p>Dustin Poirier is a renowned professional mixed martial <a href="/biography/dustin-poirier">artist</a> who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is best known for his victories over former UFC <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Holloway">featherweight champion</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Holloway">Max Holloway</a> and for his consistent presence among the top-ranked UFC lightweights.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/dustin-poirier">Dustin Glenn Poirier</a> was born on January 19, 1989, in Lafayette, Louisiana. He began wrestling during his time at Northside High School and quickly developed a passion for combat sports. In 2009, Poirier transitioned to professional mixed martial arts, compiling an undefeated 7-0 record in regional promotions across Louisiana and the Southern United States.</p>

<h2>UFC Career and Notable Fights</h2>

<p>Poirier’s path to the UFC began with a successful stint in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). When the WEC merged with the UFC in October 2010, he seamlessly transitioned to the larger organization. He made an impressive UFC debut at UFC 125, where he defeated top <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Grispi">featherweight contender</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Grispi">Josh Grispi</a> by unanimous decision.</p>

<p>Poirier's UFC career gained momentum in 2011 as he secured two more victories. In 2012, he defeated a young <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Holloway">Max Holloway</a> via submission, using a triangle-armbar from the mount, and later headlined UFC on Fuel TV against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Korean_Zombie">Chan Sung Jung</a>. Although he lost that fight via submission in the fourth round, both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors for their thrilling performance.</p>

<p>In April 2014, Poirier garnered another Fight of the Night award after defeating <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Corassani">Akira Corassani</a> by TKO in the second round at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. Later that year, on September 27, Poirier faced rising <a href="/biography/conor-mcgregor">star</a> <a href="/biography/conor-mcgregor">Conor McGregor</a> in a high-profile bout. He lost the fight via first-round TKO, prompting a major decision to move up permanently to the lightweight division.</p>

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<h2>Lightweight Success and Championship Title Shot</h2>

<p>Following his move to the lightweight division, Poirier experienced a resurgence. By 2018, he had amassed 28 professional bouts with 22 victories and earned his third Fight of the Night bonus. This success prompted a new contract with the UFC.</p>

<p>In April 2019, Poirier captured the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship by defeating <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Holloway">Max Holloway</a> in a rematch at UFC 236—this time via unanimous decision. This victory solidified Poirier’s elite status and earned him a unification bout against reigning <a href="/biography/khabib-nurmagomedov">champion</a> <a href="/biography/khabib-nurmagomedov">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a>. The title fight took place at UFC 242 in September 2019, where Poirier was defeated in the third round via rear-naked choke. Despite the loss, his performance was widely praised.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>

<p>Dustin Poirier is married to Jolie Poirier, and the couple shares a strong partnership both personally and professionally. Jolie became pregnant in late 2015, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Parker Noelle Poirier, on August 20, 2016. For training purposes, the family relocated to South Florida, where Poirier trains with American Top Team, one of the premier MMA gyms in the world.</p>

<p>Beyond the octagon, Poirier is actively involved in charitable work through The Good Fight Foundation, supporting underserved communities in his native Louisiana and beyond.</p>

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