Dustin Poirier is one of the top combat sports athletes who competes as a professional mixed martial artist in the lightweight division. Currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Poirier has been actively fighting on the professional circuit since 2009. He has been a part of the UFC's roster since 2011.
Dustin Poirier has reigned as the one-time interim lightweight champion of the UFC. He defeated Max Holloway at UFC 236 in 2019 to clinch the interim title. Poirier lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 in a lightweight title unification bout. He again contested for the championship against Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 but came up short.
Dustin Poirier made his 39th appearance in a professional mixed martial arts bout at UFC 299. He took on Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of the pay-per-view and won via KO in the second round.
Dustin Poirier's Last Fight
Dustin Poirier faced Benoit Saint Denis in a high-octane lightweight bout in his most recent outing to the octagon. After exchanging heavy leg kicks and grappling exchanges, Poirier's persistent guillotine attempts were countered by Saint Denis. However, Poirier's accurate striking eventually rocked Saint Denis in round 2. Sensing an opportunity, Poirier intensified his assault, securing the victory with a knockout finish. This win ties him with Drew Dober for the most knockout finishes in lightweight history and puts him back in the title contention conversation. 'The Diamond' currently maintains a professional mixed martial arts record of 30 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no-contest.
Dustin Poirier's Last Fight Earnings
Dustin Poirier's last fight earnings are yet to be announced, however, he is said to have received a guaranteed paycheck of an estimated $1,470,000 for his recent fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 291.
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FAQs on Dustin Poirier Last Fight
A. Dustin Poirier faced Benoit Saint Denis in his most recent fight at UFC 299.
A. Yes, he won over Benoit Saint Denis in his most recent fight at UFC 299 by a second-round KO.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 30 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no-contest to his name as of May 2024.
A. He is scheduled to take on the current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in his next fight.
A. He is 35 years old as of May 2024.
