Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier has been a dignitary in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the last couple of years. Competing in one of the most glamorous divisions in the UFC, Poirier has proven his worth time and time by acquiring the interim champion title in and also by challenging for the championship twice. Even though he fell short of becoming the undisputed lightweight champion in the promotion, Poirier is getting yet another shot at the title against the current reigning champion, Islam Makhachev on June 1, 2024.
With more than a decade of expertise in the sport of mixed martial arts, Dustin Poirier currently boasts a record of 30 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no-contest in his career so far. Moreover, the 35-year-old American fighter is currently ranked as the No.4 contender in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
For his last outing, Dustin Poirier knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024. This fight secured his top 5 ranking in the lightweight division which eventually led up to his upcoming championship challenge at UFC 302.
Dustin Poirier Head Coach
Dustin Poirier trains under the former mixed martial artist and the head coach of the American Top Team(ATT), Mike Brown. Apart from Poirier, there are other UFC fighters who train under Mike Brown like Bo Nickal, Alexandre Pantoja, Renato Moicano, and Mateusz Gamrot.
Mike Brown retired from his professional MMA career in 2013 with a record of 26 wins and 9 losses. Dustin Poirier used to train under Tim Credeur at Gladiators Academy earlier. And after losing to Jung Chan-sung in 2012, he moved to ATT under Phil Daru and Jose Rojas.
Who is Dustin Poirier’s manager?
Dustin Poirier is currently managed by the former UFC veteran Tiki Ghosn’s Arsenal Sports Agency. Tiki Ghosn retired from professional MMA in 2009 and was managed by Dana White before becoming the UFC president.
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FAQs on Dustin Poirier's Head Coach
A. Dustin Poirier trains under the former mixed martial artist and the head coach of the American Top Team(ATT), Mike Brown.
A. Dustin Poirier is currently managed by the former UFC veteran Tiki Ghosn’s Arsenal Sports Agency.
A. With more than a decade of expertise in the sport of mixed martial arts, Dustin Poirier currently boasts a record of 30 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no-contest in his career so far.
A. Poirier is getting yet another shot at the title against the current reigning champion, Islam Makhachev on June 1, 2024, for his next fight.
A. For his last outing, Dustin Poirier knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024.
