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Dustin Poirier
#2 Lightweight Division • 26-6-0 (W-L-D)
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Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia celebrates his submission victory over Dustin Poirier in their lightweight championship bout during UFC 242 at The Arena on September 7, 2019 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC 254 Where We Stand: Lightweights

See where the lightweight division stands before UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje
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3 months ago

UFC Vegas 4: Dustin Poirier Post-Fight Interview

Watch Dustin Poirier backstage after his historic fight with Dan Hooker at Fight Night
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Dustin Poirier Receives Inaugural Forrest Griffin Community Award

Dustin Poirier Receives Inaugural Forrest Griffin Community Award
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3 months ago

Every Dustin Poirier Finish In The UFC

Ahead of his main event matchup with Dan Hooker at Saturday's Fight Night, look back at all the finishes in Dustin Poirier's UFC career.
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4 months ago

Dustin Poirier's Passion Is Unforgettable

Few mixed martial artists combine the quality and spirit that Dustin Poirier does, and that's what makes him such a distinctive fighter.
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1 year ago

UFC 242: The Thrill & Agony Sneak Peek

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1 year ago

Poirier - Journey to UFC Champion

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1 year ago

Dustin Poirier's Pursuit Of The Throne

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1 year ago

UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier - Preview

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1 year ago

UFC 242 Open Workout Highlights

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1 year ago

Poirier Teammates Discuss Why He'll Make History

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1 year ago

Dustin Poirier: Top 5 Finishes

Stats & Records

  • 13
    Wins by Knockout
  • 6
    Wins by Submission
  • 6
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 50% 50%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
1146
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2302
Grappling accuracy 41% 41%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
24
Takedowns Attempted
58
5.59
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.69
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.75
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.32
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
56
%
Sig. Str. Defense
69
%
Takedown Defense
0.80
Knockdown Ratio
08:55
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
824 (72%)
Clinch
212 (18%)
Ground
110 (10%)

Sig. Str. by target

78% 894 Head 10% 111 Body 12% 141 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
13 (52%)
DEC
6 (24%)
SUB
6 (24%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Lafayette, United States
Trains at
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Age
31
Height
69.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 02, 2011
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
40.50
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