How many times has Dustin Poirier lost?

Dustin Poirier, nicknamed “The Diamond,” is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the lightweight division at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Poirier is currently ranked No. 4 in the UFC men's lightweight rankings.

Dustin Poirier was born on January 19, 1989, in Lafayette, Louisiana. He made his UFC debut at UFC 125 on January 1, 2011 as a replacement for Josh Grispi against then-newly crowned UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Poirier won the fight by a unanimous decision. He has been a 1-time interim UFC lightweight champion. Additionally, he is also a 9-time winner of the Fight of the Night, a 1-time winner of the Performance of the Night, and a 4-time winner of the Submission of the Night.

Dustin Poirier has a MMA record of 40 fights so far. He won 30 fights (15 by knockout, 8 by submission, and 7 by decision) and lost 9 fights (3 by knockout, 4 by submission, and 2 by decision). One of his fights ended in a no-contest. In his last fight, he faced Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 for the UFC lightweight championship and lost via submission.

Dustin Poirier Losses

Dustin Poirier has lost 9 times in his professional career so far. His opponents were Danny Castillo, Chan Sung Jung, Cub Swanson, Connor McGregor, Michael Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Islam Makhachev.

Dustin Poirier vs. Danny Castillo

Dustin Poirier faced Danny Castillo at WEC 50 on August 18, 2010. The fight went on for three rounds and the winner was announced on the judges' scorecard. Poirier came up short in the bout and ended up losing by a unanimous decision. This was his first professional loss.

Dustin Poirier vs Chan Sung Jung

Dustin Poirier had his second loss against Chan Sung Jung at UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier on May 15, 2012. Chan Sung Jung defeated Dustin Poirier through a D’Arce Choke during 1 minute, 7 seconds into Round 4.

Dustin Poirier vs Cub Swanson

This fight took place at UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald on February 16, 2013. Cub Swanson defeated Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision during the 5 minutes into round 3. It was Poirier’s third professional defeat.

Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 1

Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor took place at UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso on September 27, 2014. Connor McGregor defeated Dustin Poirier by KO/TKO during 1 minute, 46 seconds into Round 1. This gave Poirier his fourth defeat in his professional career.

Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson

Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Johnson was Dustin Poirier’s fifth defeat. The fight took place at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson on September 27, 2016. Johnson defeated Dustin Poirier by KO/TKO punches during 1 minute, 35 seconds into Round 1.

Dustin Poirier vs Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov took place at UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier on September 7, 2019. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Dustin Poirier via rear naked choke at 2 minutes, 6 seconds into Round 3, thereby handing Poirier his sixth professional loss.

Dustin Poirier vs Charles Oliveira

This fight took place at UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier on December 11, 2021. Charles Oliveira defeated Dustin Poirier via rear naked choke at 1 minute, 02 seconds into Round 3, thereby earning Poirier his 7th professional defeat.

Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje

Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje took place at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023, for the symbolic BMF title. Poirier was knocked out cold by Gaethje in the second round with the help of a head kick. This was Poirier's eighth professional loss.

Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev

Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev took place at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024. Poirier lost the fight via submission in the fifth round of the fight.