Dustin Poirier

Poirier was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and is of Cajun heritage.{{cite web|url=http://www.flocombat.com/article/43220-dustin-poirier-take-the-power-back#.WWby0f_yu2w |title=Dustin Poirier: Take the Power Back |editor=Finley, Duane |date=July 3, 2016 |publisher=FloCombat |access-date=July 13, 2017}} He attended Northside High School for a short time, but he dropped out in the ninth grade because of repeatedly getting into trouble and street fights.{{Cite web|title=Dustin Poirier's Education through Fire {{!}} UFC|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/dustin-poiriers-education-through-fire|access-date=2020-10-14|website=www.ufc.com|date=14 September 2018|language=en}}

Poirier turned professional in 2009, quickly compiled a record of 7–0, competing mostly in regional promotions across his native Louisiana and the Southern United States. Glimpses of Poirier's early MMA career in Louisiana are depicted in the documentary Fightville.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/trending/post/_/id/366/fightville-ufcs-dustin-poirier-in-new-film|title='Fightville': UFC's Dustin Poirier in new film|work=espn.com|date=April 22, 2012|access-date=January 12, 2021 }}

Poirier lost a unanimous decision to Danny Castillo in his WEC debut on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/07/danny-castillo-vs-newcomer-dustin-poirier-a-late-addition-to-wec-50-fight-card |title=Danny Castillo vs. newcomer Dustin Poirier a late addition to WEC 50 fight card |publisher=mmjunkie.com |date=July 26, 2010 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/wec-50-live-results-and-play-by-play-2|title=WEC 50 live results and play-by-play|date=August 18, 2010|publisher=mmaweekly.com}}

Poirier defeated Zach Micklewright via first-round TKO on November 11, 2010, at WEC 52.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/09/zack-micklewright-vs-dustin-poirier-targeted-for-wec-52-in-november|title=Zack Micklewright vs. Dustin Poirier targeted for WEC 52 in November |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=September 18, 2010 |access-date=December 30, 2022 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/WEC-52-Results-Live-PlaybyPlay-28062|title=WEC 52 Results & Live Play-by-Play|date=November 11, 2010|work=Sherdog}}

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/10/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv |title=UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 28, 2010 |access-date=December 30, 2022}}

After the UFC/WEC merger, newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo was set to make his first defense against No. 1 contender Josh Grispi at UFC 125. Aldo then had to withdraw from the bout due to a back injury on November 23, 2010. Poirier agreed to step in and face Grispi at the event on January 1, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/dustin-poirier-steps-in-to-face-josh-grispi-at-ufc-125|title=Dustin Poirier Steps In To Face Josh Grispi at UFC 125|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=November 24, 2010}} Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/1/1/1908140/ufc-125-results-dustin-poirier-upsets-josh-grispi|title=UFC 125 Results: Dustin Poirier Upsets Josh Grispi|website= SB Nation|date=January 1, 2011|last=Wilcox|first=Nate|access-date=July 18, 2021}}

Poirier was expected to face Rani Yahya on June 11, 2011, at UFC 131.{{cite web|url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2011/02/dustin-poirier-vs-rani-yahya-targeted-for-ufc-131/|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Rani Yahya Targeted For UFC 131|publisher=Heavy.com|date=February 19, 2011}} However, Yahya was forced from the bout with an injury, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer, Jason Young.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/05/with-yahya-injured-poirier-now-meets-newcomer-young-at-ufc-131|title=With Yahya Injured, Poirier now meets newcomer Young at UFC 131|publisher=MMAJunkie|date=May 3, 2011|access-date=December 30, 2022}} Poirier defeated Young via unanimous decision after three rounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/6/11/2218806/ufc-131-results-dustin-poirier-edges-jason-young-in-exciting-battle|title=UFC 131 Results: Dustin Poirier Edges Jason Young in Exciting Battle|date=June 11, 2011|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Leland Roling}}

Poirier faced Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1.{{cite web |url= http://mmaweekly.com/dustin-poirier-vs-pablo-garza-announced-as-first-bout-for-fox-fight-night-nov-12 |title=Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza Announced as First Bout for Fox Fight Night Nov 12|date=August 18, 2011 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=August 18, 2011}} Poirier defeated Garza via second round D'arce choke.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2011/11/12/2557585/ufc-on-fox-1-results-dustin-poirier-chokes-out-pablo-garza|title=UFC on FOX 1 results: Dustin Poirier chokes out Pablo Garza|author=Geno Mrosko|date=November 12, 2011|publisher=mmamania.com}}

Poirier was expected to face Erik Koch on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/11/erik-koch-vs-dustin-poirier-added-to-februarys-ufc-143-event|title=Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier added to February's UFC 143 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 15, 2011|access-date=December 30, 2022}} However, Koch pulled out of the bout, citing an injury, and he was replaced by Ricardo Lamas.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/12/replacement-ricardo-lamas-meets-dustin-poirier-at-ufc-143-in-las-vegas|title=Replacement Ricardo Lamas meets Dustin Poirier at UFC 143 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 21, 2011|access-date=December 30, 2022}} Then, just two weeks later, Lamas had to withdraw from the fight with an injury, leaving Poirier again without an opponent.{{cite web|url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2012/01/ricardo-lamas-injured-out-of-ufc-143-fight-against-dustin-poirier/|title=Ricardo Lamas Injured, Out of UFC 143 Fight Against Dustin Poirier |publisher=HeavyMMA.com|date=January 4, 2012}} A week later, Max Holloway agreed to step in to fight Poirier.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/01/newcomer-max-holloway-steps-in-to-meet-dustin-poirer-at-ufc-143|title=Newcomer Max Holloway steps in to meet Dustin Poirer at UFC 143 (Updated)|date=January 5, 2012|work=MMAjunkie.com}} Poirier defeated Holloway in the first round, with a triangle-armbar from the mount position, earning a Submission of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/02/ufc-143-bonuses-thompson-poirier-werdum-nelson-earn-65k-awards|title=UFC 143 bonuses: Thompson, Poirier, Werdum and Nelson earn $65K awards|work=mmajunkie.com|date=February 5, 2012}}

Poirier faced Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012, in the main event at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/02/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-headlines-ufc-on-fx-3-in-virginia |title=Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung headlines UFC on FX 3 in Virginia |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=February 10, 2012|access-date=December 30, 2022}} This was the first time Poirier has been put on the main event. Jung defeated Poirier via submission (D'arce Choke) in the fourth round.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/15/3023311/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-results-chan-sung-jung-submits-dustin-poirier-in|title=UFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Chan Sung Jung submits Dustin Poirier in 'Fight of the Year' candidate|date=May 15, 2012|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Geno Mrosko}} The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/05/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-bonuses-jung-earns-80k-while-poirier-lawlor-net-40k|title=UFC on FUEL TV 3 bonuses: Jung earns $80K while Poirier, Lawlor net $…|date=2012-07-15|access-date=2022-12-30}} The bout was honored as Fight of the Year by several publications at the conclusion of 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/12/21/3789372/2012-fight-of-the-year-chan-sung-jung-vs-dustin-poirier-ufc-on-fuel-3|title=2012 Fight of the Year: Chan-Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 21, 2012}}

Poirier defeated Jonathan Brookins on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale via D'arce Choke.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/10/21/3533342/dustin-poirier-set-to-face-jonathan-brookins-at-tuf-16-finale|title=Dustin Poirier set to face Jonathan Brookins at TUF 16 Finale |publisher=mmafighting.com|date=October 21, 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/12/15/3771430/tuf-16-finale-results-dustin-poirier-vs-jonathan-brookins|title=TUF 16 Finale results: Dustin Poirier puts Jonathan Brookins to sleep with a D'arce choke in round 1|date=December 15, 2012|publisher=bloodyelbow.com}}

Poirier quickly returned to action, taking his second fight within 63 days as he stepped in as a replacement for an injured Dennis Siver.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/01/dustin-poirier-replaces-dennis-siver-meets-cub-swanson-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-7|title=Dustin Poirier replaces Dennis Siver, meets Cub Swanson at UFC on FUEL TV 7 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 17, 2013|access-date=December 30, 2022}} Poirier faced Cub Swanson in the co-main event on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald. During the fight, both fighters landed punches which appeared to hurt the other. Poirier scored leg kicks and double leg takedowns. Swanson retaliated with head kicks and submission attempts.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2013/2/17/3997720/ufc-on-fuel-tv-7-results-recap-cub-swanson-vs-dustin-poirier-fight-review|title=UFC on Fuel TV 7 results recap: Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier fight review and analysis|author=Brian Hemminger|date=February 17, 2013|access-date=August 16, 2017}} Poirier lost the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 30–27, 30–27).

Poirier faced Erik Koch on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/dustin-poirier-vs-erik-koch-has-been-added-to-the-ufc-164-fight-card-in-milwaukee?vbox=1|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Erik Koch Has Been Added to the UFC 164 Fight Card in Milwaukee|publisher=mmaweekley.com|author=Jeff Cain|date=May 23, 2013 |access-date=May 23, 2013}} Poirier hurt Koch with punches throughout the fight, knocking him down with a punch near the end of round 1 and nearly finishing the fight. He won the bout by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/8/31/4681434/ufc-164-results-dustin-poirier-scores-decision-win-over-erik-koch|title=UFC 164 results: Dustin Poirier scores decision win over Erik Koch|date=August 31, 2013|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke}} After the win, Poirier wanted a rematch with Cub Swanson. He told reporter Ariel Helwani that Swanson must "be a man".

Poirier faced Diego Brandão on December 28, 2013, at UFC 168.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/9/19/4748358/ufc-168-fight-card-dustin-poirier-vs-diego-brandao-uriah-hall-vs-chris-leben|title=UFC 168 gets Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandao|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti |date=September 19, 2013 |access-date=September 19, 2013}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/28/5252344/ufc-168-results-dustin-poirier-overwhelms-diego-brandao-in-the-first|title=UFC 168 results: Dustin Poirier overwhelms Diego Brandao in the first round|author=Luke Thomas|date=December 28, 2013|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

Poirier faced Akira Corassani at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale on April 16, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/dustin-poirier-meets-akira-corassani-at-tuf-nations-finale/|title=Dustin Poirier meets Akira Corassani at TUF Nations Finale |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=February 28, 2014 |date=February 28, 2014}} He won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2014/04/tuf-nations-finale-results-photos-dustin-poirier-stops-akira-corassani-in-thriller|title=TUF Nations Finale results, photos: Dustin Poirier stops Akira Corassani in thriller|date=April 16, 2014|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes}} The win also earned Poirier his second Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/tuf-nations-finale-bonuses-poirier-corrasani-earn-fight-of-the-night-awards/|title=TUF Nations Finale bonuses: Poirier, Corrasani earn 'Fight of the Night' awards |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |access-date=April 16, 2014 |date=April 16, 2014}}

Poirier faced Conor McGregor on September 27, 2014, at UFC 178.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Conor-McGregorDustin-Poirier-Featherweight-Clash-Official-for-UFC-178-in-Las-Vegas-70925|title=Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier Featherweight Clash Official for UFC 178 in Las Vegas|publisher=sherdog.com |author=Tristen Critchfield |access-date=July 22, 2014 |date=July 22, 2014}} He lost the fight by TKO in the first round. This was the first time Poirier was stopped by strikes. After the match, Poirier said: "I always saw it as a plus but the Conor McGregor fight was the turning point. I remember I was backstage getting ready to walk out and I saw him and he threw this smile and pointed at me. I don't know why but it really got to me, man. It really messed with my head."{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/7/4/12094508/ufc-dustin-poirier-emotional-fighting-conor-mcgregor-lightweight-bobby-green-mma-news |title=Dustin Poirier on fighting with emotion: McGregor 'really messed with my head'|last=Simon |first=Zane |date=July 4, 2016 |access-date=July 12, 2016}}

After the loss, Poirier transferred up a weight class to the Lightweight division. Poirier said that it was because weight cuts were distracting him from training. He also claimed that he would never go back to featherweight nor move up to welterweight. "This is the division (lightweight) I'm going to win the belt at," said Poirier in an interview.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/19/7420699/dustin-poirier-explains-why-hes-returning-to-lightweight|title=Dustin Poirier explains why he's returning to lightweight |author=Ariel Helwani |date=December 19, 2014 |access-date=August 3, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.yellmagazine.com/dustin-poiriers-days-featherweight-over-resume-lightweight/93862/|title=UFC: Dustin Poirier's Days In Featherweight Are Over, Resumes As A Lightweight|author=King Hazard |date=19 December 2014|access-date=August 3, 2017}}

Poirier faced Carlos Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/dustin-poirier-returns-to-155-meets-diego-ferreira-at-ufc-fight-night-63-in-fairfax-va|title=Dustin Poirier returns to 155, meets Diego Ferreira at UFC Fight Night 63 in Fairfax, Va. |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=January 17, 2015 |access-date=January 17, 2015}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/ufc-fight-night-63-results-dustin-poirier-smashes-diego-ferreira-in-155-return|title=UFC Fight Night 63 results: Dustin Poirier smashes Diego Ferreira in 155 return|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=April 4, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}} The win also earned Poirier his first Performance of the Night bonus award and a disclosed pay of $118,000, the highest disclosed pay received by Poirier at the time.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/ufc-fight-night-63-bonuses-four-get-50000-for-performance-of-the-night-efforts|title=UFC Fight Night 63 bonuses: Four get $50,000 for 'Performance of the Night' efforts|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=April 4, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

Poirier faced Yancy Medeiros on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dustin-Poirier-vs-Yancy-Medeiros-Booked-for-UFC-Fight-Night-in-New-Orleans-84411|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Yancy Medeiros booked for UFC Fight Night in New Orleans|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=April 7, 2015 |access-date=April 7, 2015}} He won the fight via TKO in the first round, after dropping Medeiros twice with punches.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/6/6/8742217/ufc-fight-night-68-results-dustin-poirier-torches-yancy-medeiros-chin-new-orelans-mma|title=UFC Fight Night 68 results: Dustin Poirier torches Yancy Medeiros, who shows off ridiculous chin|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=June 6, 2015 |access-date=June 6, 2015}} The win also earned Poirier his second Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-fight-night-68-bonuses-dustin-poirier-gets-50000-in-front-of-home-fans|title=UFC Fight Night 68 bonuses: Dustin Poirier gets $50,000 in front of home fans|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=June 7, 2015 |access-date=June 7, 2015}}

Poirier was expected to face Joseph Duffy on October 24, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 76.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/joseph-duffy-vs-dustin-poirier-headlines-ufc-fight-night-77-in-dublin|title=Joseph Duffy vs. Dustin Poirier headlines UFC Fight Night 77 in Dublin|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Tom Rooney|date=July 29, 2015 |access-date=July 29, 2015}} However, Duffy pulled out of the fight on October 21, three days prior to the event, after sustaining a concussion during a sparring session.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/21/9587444/joseph-duffy-out-of-ufc-fight-night-76-paddy-holohan-vs-louis-smolka|title=Joseph Duffy out of UFC Fight Night 76, Paddy Holohan vs. Louis Smolka set as new main event|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=October 21, 2015 |access-date=October 21, 2015}} In turn, the pairing was rescheduled and took place on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/scrapped-dustin-poirier-vs-joseph-duffy-fight-rebooked-for-ufc-195-in-las-vegas|title=Scrapped Dustin Poirier vs. Joseph Duffy fight rebooked for UFC 195 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=October 28, 2015 |access-date=October 28, 2015}} Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-195-results-dustin-poirier-stays-strong-at-155-dominates-joseph-duffy-in-bloodbath|title=UFC 195 results: Dustin Poirier stays strong at 155, dominates Joseph Duffy in bloodbath|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=January 2, 2016 |access-date=January 2, 2016}} After the bout, Poirier was hospitalized for a broken nose. He had a lay off for six weeks due to the injury.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2016/1/6/10724200/pic-dustin-poirier-out-of-surgery-sidelined-for-at-least-six-weeks|title=Pic: Dustin Poirier out of surgery, sidelined for at least six weeks|author=Jesse Holland|date=January 6, 2016|access-date=August 16, 2017}}

Poirier next faced Bobby Green on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/14/11222294/ufc-199-fight-card-dustin-poirier-vs-bobby-green|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Bobby Green scheduled for UFC 199|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=March 14, 2016 |access-date=March 14, 2016}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/4/11860158/ufc-199-results-dustin-poirier-knocks-out-bobby-green-for-fourth|title=UFC 199 results: Dustin Poirier knocks out Bobby Green for fourth straight win|author=Dave Doyle|date=June 4, 2016 |access-date=June 5, 2016}} Poirier received a disclosed pay of $110,000, the second highest disclosed pay received by Poirier in his career at that point.{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/dustin-poirier-the-diamond|title=Dustin Poirier (The Diamond) MMA Fighter page|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=April 4, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

Poirier faced Michael Johnson in his second main-event bout on September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94.{{cite web|url=http://www.lowkickmma.com/UFC/dustin-poirier-vs-michael-johnson-set-to-headline-ufc-hidalgo/|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Johnson set to headline UFC Hidalgo |publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=Mike Henken|date=July 18, 2016 |access-date=July 18, 2016}} Poirier lost the fight via first-round knockout.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/9/18/12957082/ufc-fight-night-94-results-|title=UFC Fight Night 94 results: Michael Johnson knocks out Dustin Poirier, talks crap over his fallen body|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=September 17, 2016|access-date=September 17, 2016}}

Poirier challenged Jim Miller on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-208-in-brooklyn-adds-jim-miller-vs-dustin-poirier-1.12764066|title=UFC 208's Dustin Poirier still learning to let go of octagon emotion ahead of Jim Miller fight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn and John Morgan|date=February 8, 2017|access-date=August 3, 2017}} Poirier punched Miller against the fence, which appeared to hurt Miller. In return, Miller repeatedly kicked Poirier's legs. Later on, Miller swept Poirier onto the mat and failed a kimura attempt. Poirier won the back-and-forth fight via majority decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-208-results-jim-miller-thrashes-dustin-poiriers-right-leg-but-drops-majority-decision-in-brawl|title=UFC 208 results: Jim Miller thrashes Dustin Poirier's right leg, but drops majority decision in brawl|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=February 11, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2017}} The win also earned Poirier $50,000 and his third Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-208-bonuses-with-the-only-finish-on-the-card-naturally-jacare-souza-got-an-extra-50000/|title=UFC 208 bonuses: With the only finish on the card, naturally 'Jacare' Souza got an extra $50,000|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=February 12, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2017}} Due to injuries sustained during the fight, Poirier was suspended indefinitely.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-208-medical-suspensions-dustin-poirier-unsurprisingly-gets-indefinite-term|title=UFC 208 medical suspensions: Dustin Poirier unsurprisingly gets indefinite term|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=February 15, 2017|access-date=August 3, 2017}}

After the suspension, Poirier fought Eddie Alvarez on May 13, 2017, at UFC 211.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-211-eddie-alvarez-vs-dustin-poirier-no-contest-after-another-grounded-fighter-rule-controversy|title=Ex-lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier added to UFC 211 in Dallas|date=March 7, 2017 |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=March 7, 2017}} Poirier rocked Alvarez in the second round but was subsequently dropped when Alvarez landed two illegal knee strikes while Poirier was against the fence. With the Texas commission not operating under the new unified rules, referee Herb Dean declared the fight a no contest, as he did not believe Alvarez knew Poirier was a grounded opponent at the time.

Poirier faced Anthony Pettis on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 120.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/8/15/16151262/anthony-pettis-vs-dustin-poirier-ufc-norfolk-nov-11-mma|title=Anthony Pettis vs Dustin Poirier in the works for UFC Norfolk on Nov. 11|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2017-08-15|access-date=2017-08-15}} He won the fight via TKO after Pettis tapped out due to a broken rib when Poirier applied a body triangle in the third round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-120-results-dustin-poirier-downs-anthony-pettis-gory-classic|title=UFC Fight Night 120 results: Dustin Poirier downs Anthony Pettis in gloriously gory instant classic|date=2017-11-12|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}} This fight also won him the Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2017/11/12/ufc-fight-night-120-poirier-vs-pettis-results-bonus-winners-highlights-attendance-gate/#2917358316b8|title=UFC Fight Night 120 Poirier Vs. Pettis Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights, Attendance, Gate|last=Mazique|first=Brian|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en}}

After the Pettis fight, Poirier signed a new contract with UFC although he had three fights remaining in his previous contract.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/dustin-poirier-ufc-contract-championship-language-lightweight-title|title=With 'championship language' in new UFC contract, Dustin Poirier ready for title run|date=2018-03-25|author=Mike Bohn|work=MMAjunkie}} Poirier faced Justin Gaethje on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. He won the fight via TKO in the fourth round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje-targeted-spring-ufc|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje set for April showdown|work=MMAjunkie|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2018-01-19|access-date=2018-01-19}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-on-fox-29-bonuses-dustin-poirier-justin-gaethje-fight-of-night-glendale|title=UFC on FOX 29 bonuses: Poirier, Gaethje get easiest 'Fight of Night' in history of ever|date=2018-04-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-04-15|language=en-US}}

Poirier faced Eddie Alvarez in a rematch on July 28, 2018, in the main event at UFC on Fox 30.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/10/17339942/eddie-alvarez-vs-dustin-poirier-2-to-take-place-at-ufc-on-fox-30-in-calgary|title=Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier 2 to take place at UFC on FOX 30 in Calgary|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-05-11}}{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/05/on-off-on-again-dustin-poirier-says-eddie-alvarez-fight-set-for-ufc-on-fox-30|title=On, off, on again: Dustin Poirier says Eddie Alvarez fight set for UFC on FOX 30|date=2018-05-11|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en-US}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/5/10/17343006/ufc-calgary-eddie-alvarez-vs-dustin-poirier-rematch-made-mma-news|title=Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier rematch set for UFC Calgary|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-05-11}} He won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-on-fox-30-calgary-results-dustin-poirier-blasts-through-eddie-alvarez-tko-rematch|title=UFC on FOX 30 results: Dustin Poirier blasts through Eddie Alvarez in second|date=2018-07-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-29|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-on-fox-30-calgary-bonuses-poirier-aldo-john-makdessi-ross-pearson|title=UFC on FOX 30 bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Jose Aldo among $50,000 winners in Calgary|date=2018-07-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-29|language=en-US}}

On August 3, 2018, it was announced that Poirier had agreed to fight Nate Diaz on November 3, 2018, in Madison Square Garden. The bout was expected to be the co-headliner of UFC 230.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/24270366/nate-diaz-dustin-poirier-booked-fight-ufc-230-nov-3|title=Nate Diaz to return vs. Poirier at UFC 230|date=August 3, 2018|website=ESPN.com}} However, on October 10, 2018, it was announced that Poirier pulled out due to a hip injury and as a result the bout was cancelled.{{cite news|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/nate-diaz/ufc-president-dana-white-nate-diaz-is-definitely-off-ufc-230/|title=UFC President Dana White: "Nate Diaz is definitely off UFC 230" {{!}} BJPenn.com|date=2018-10-10|work={{!}} BJPenn.com|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-US}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mmahttps://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/dustin-poirier-says-stem-cell-injections-in-hip-will-let-him-avoid-surgery-ufc-230-nate-diaz|title=UFC's Dustin Poirier says stem cell injections in hip will let him avoid surgery|date=2018-10-18|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-21|language=en-US}} {{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

As a result of the Khabib Nurmagomedov incident at UFC 229, the then lightweight champion Nurmagomedov was unable to defend his undisputed title until late 2019 which led to an interim lightweight title fight.{{Cite web |date=2019-02-24 |title=Dustin Poirier isn't sure how Max Holloway interim title fight came to be, nor does he care |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/02/ufc-236-dustin-poirier-reacts-max-holloway-interim-title-fight |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} For the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship, Poirier faced UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/max-holloway-vs-dustin-poirier-for-interim-lightweight-title-headlines-ufc-236-in-april/|title=Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier for Interim Lightweight Title Headlines UFC 236 in April • MMA News|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2019-02-23|website=MMA News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}} He won the back–and–forth fight by unanimous decision to earn the title and also break Holloway's thirteen fight win-streak.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/04/ufc-236-results-dustin-poirier-outlasts-max-holloway-in-stunning-battle-to-claim-interim-belt|title=UFC 236 results: Dustin Poirier outlasts Max Holloway in stunning battle to claim interim belt|date=2019-04-14|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-04-14}}{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Alexander K. |title=Dustin Poirier breaks down epic UFC 236 battle with Max Holloway, 'That's the purest feeling of fighting to me' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/4/14/18310053/dustin-poirier-breaks-down-epic-ufc-236-battle-max-holloway-thats-purest-feeling-of-fighting-to-me |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=17 April 2019 |date=14 April 2019}} This fight also earned him the Fight of the Night award, his fourth consecutive performance bonus.{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/04/ufc-236-bonuses-two-fight-of-night-winners-poirier-holloway-adesanya-gastelum|title=UFC 236 bonuses: No surprise with two $50,000 'Fight of Night' winners|publisher=MMAjunkie|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2019-04-13|access-date=2019-04-13}}

Poirier faced the undefeated and undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 7, 2019, in a title unification bout at UFC 242.{{cite web|last=Okamoto |first=Brett |url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26630269/abu-dhabi-host-ufc-242-sept-7 |title=Abu Dhabi to host UFC 242 on Sept. 7 |work=espn.com |date=29 April 2019 |access-date=29 April 2019}} He lost the bout via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/09/07/ufc-242-results-khabib-vs-poirier/|title=UFC 242 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Defends Title, Dominates Dustin Poirier|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-09-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}

Poirier faced Dan Hooker on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/12/21289597/ufc-on-espn-12-fight-card-almost-complete-for-june-27-headlined-by-dustin-poirier-vs-dan-hooker|title=UFC on ESPN 12 fight card almost complete for June 27, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker|publisher=MMAFighting|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2020-06-12|access-date=2020-06-12}} He won the exciting back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Jon|date=2020-06-27|title=UFC on ESPN 12 Results: Dustin Poirier Edges Out Dan Hooker In Epic FOTY Contender|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/27/ufc-on-espn-12-results-hooker-vs-poirier/|access-date=2020-06-28|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned him his seventh Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2020-06-28|title=UFC On ESPN 12 Bonuses! Poirier, Hooker Cash Out In Memorable Main Event|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/6/28/21305379/ufc-on-espn-12-official-bonus-winners-poirier-hooker-results-mma-covid-vegas-hansen-erosa|access-date=2020-06-28|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}} The bout was widely considered one of the greatest fights of the year and was a contender for multiple awards.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2020-06-27|title=Dustin Poirier wins bloody 'Fight of the Year' candidate with Dan Hooker at UFC on ESPN 12|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/27/21305818/dustin-poirier-wins-potential-fight-of-the-year-following-absolute-war-dan-hooker-at-ufc-on-espn-12|access-date=2021-01-24|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

As the first bout of his new contract, Poirier faced Conor McGregor in a rematch of their 2014 bout at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/10/21558071/conor-mcgregor-vs-dustin-poirier-2-officially-booked-for-ufc-257|title=Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 officially booked for UFC 257|author=Damon Martin|date=November 7, 2020|access-date=November 7, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/ufc-257-dustin-poirier-conor-mcgregor-rematch-just-business-not-personal|title=Dustin Poirier: Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 257 isn't about 'revenge' or 'getting even'|date=November 23, 2020|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}} He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round, becoming the first person to defeat McGregor by knockout in an MMA bout.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-01-23|title=UFC 257 Results: Dustin Poirier KO's Conor McGregor|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/24/ufc-257-results-dustin-poirier-kos-conor-mcgregor/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/1/24/22246438/ufc-257-post-fight-bonuses-poirier-stops-mcgregor-in-second-round|title=UFC 257 post-fight bonuses: Poirier stops McGregor in second round|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Stephie Haynes|date=2021-01-24|access-date=2021-01-24}}

Poirier faced McGregor for the third time on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dustin-Poirier-vs-Conor-McGregor-3-Set-for-UFC-264-Headliner-on-July-10-178566|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 set for UFC 264 headliner on July 10|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2021-04-02|access-date=2021-04-02}} Poirier won the fight in round one via technical knockout after the ringside doctor stopped the bout due to McGregor suffering a broken tibia, rendering him unable to continue.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-07-11|title=UFC 264 Results: Conor McGregor Breaks Leg, Trilogy Fight with Dustin Poirier Ends Early|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/11/ufc-264-results-dustin-poirier-vs-conor-mcgregor-3/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Poirier faced Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-10-05|title=Charles Oliveira treft Dustin Poirier tijdens eerste titelverdediging|url=https://mmadna.nl/charles-oliveira-treft-dustin-poirier-tijdens-eerste-titelverdediging/|access-date=2021-10-05|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via a standing rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-12-12|title=UFC 269: Charles Oliveira Submits Dustin Poirier to Retain Lightweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/12/ufc-269-charles-oliveira-vs-dustin-poirier/|access-date=2021-12-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Poirier faced Michael Chandler on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/7/23341437/michael-chandler-vs-dustin-poirier-official-for-ufc-281-chandler-inks-new-deal|title=Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier official for UFC 281; Chandler inks new deaL|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2022-09-07|access-date=2022-09-07}} He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-michael-chandler-vs-dustin-poirier/|title=UFC 281: Dustin Poirier Overcomes Early Adversity, Subs Michael Chandler in Wild Fight|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2022-11-12|access-date=2022-11-13}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/11/13/23454818/ufc-281-official-bonus-winners-results-espn-ppv-new-york-adesanya-pereira-chandler-poirier-zhang|title=UFC 281 bonuses: Poirier vs. Chandler capture FOTN honors|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2022-11-13|access-date=2022-11-13}}

Poirier faced Justin Gaethje in a rematch of their 2018 bout, for the symbolic "baddest motherfucker" ('BMF') belt on July 29, 2023 at UFC 291.{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2023-02-21 |title=Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 for BMF title headlines UFC 291, full main card announced |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/16/23726299/dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje-2-for-bmf-title-headlines-ufc-291-july-29-full-main-card-announced |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He lost the fight via head kick knockout in round two.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-30 |title=UFC 291: Justin Gaethje Exacts Revenge, Claims BMF Title with Head Kick KO of Dustin Poirier |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/ufc-291-dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Poirier faced Benoît Saint Denis in a 5 round co-main for UFC 299 on March 9, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2024-01-08 |title=Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis set for five-round co-main event at UFC 299 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/1/8/24029566/dustin-poirier-vs-benoit-saint-denis-set-for-five-round-co-main-event-at-ufc-299 |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the bout by knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |last=McCorry |first=Patrick |date=2024-03-10 |title=Dustin Poirier Scores Violent Round 2 KO Of Saint-Denis |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/10/dustin-poirier-scores-violent-round-2-ko-of-saint-denis/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/3/10/24095639/ufc-299-post-fight-bonus-winners-results-miami-ppv-espn-o-malley-blaydes-poirier-pereira-maddalena|title=Bonuses! Dustin Poirier's epic war with Benoit Saint Denis earns FOTN honors - UFC 299|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2024-03-09|access-date=2024-03-09}}

Poirier faced Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier set as UFC 302 main event in Newark in June |url=https://www.fightmag.com/islam-makhachev-vs-dustin-poirier-set-as-ufc-302-main-event-in-newark-in-june/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=14 April 2024}} He lost the bout via a D'Arce choke in the fifth round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-06-02 |title=UFC 302: Islam Makhachev Fends Off Late Surge, Submits Dustin Poirier |url=https://cagesidepress.com/?p=189404 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award and a $50,000 bonus.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=MMAWeekly com |date=2024-06-02 |title=UFC 302 Bonuses: Main event earns 'Fight of the Night' |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/ufc-302-bonuses-main-event-earns-fight-of-the-night |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=MMAWeekly.com {{!}} UFC and MMA News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2024-06-02 |title=Bonuses! Holland Banks $50K For Breaking An Arm |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/6/2/24169404/official-bonus-winners-ufc-302-results-espn-ppv-makhachev-poirier-holland |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}

Poirier used to train at Gladiators Academy under retired MMA fighter Tim Credeur.{{cite web|url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/2017/05/16/ufc-fighter-dustin-poirier-putting-his-money-where-his-heart/101719398/|title=UFC fighter Dustin Poirier is putting his money where his heart is|author=Kristin Askleson|date=May 17, 2017|access-date=April 27, 2018|publisher=theadvertiser.com}} After his loss to Chan Sung Jung, Poirier moved to American Top Team.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/10/18/3521306/ufc-featherweight-dustin-poirier-gladiators-american-top-team-att-mma|author=Jesse Holland|title=UFC Featherweight Dustin Poirier joins American Top Team (ATT)|date=October 18, 2012|access-date=August 16, 2017|publisher=mmamania.com}}

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Poirier holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Tim Credeur, but mostly finishes his opponents through his proficiency in the striking arts since the early days of his career in the UFC. His boxing skills are lauded, and he has showcased them in significant victories over elite-level strikers such as Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, Dan Hooker, Max Holloway, and Conor McGregor.{{cite web| url= https://www.fightprimer.com/advanced-striking-20-dustin-poirier-and-his-sexy-ass-hair | title= Advanced Striking 2.0 — Dustin Poirier | date= | website= fightprimer.com| access-date= August 13, 2021}} He is noted for his shifting punching style and extensive use of the shoulder roll.{{Cite web|last=Slack|first=Jack|date=27 May 2021|title=Advanced Striking 2.0 - Dustin Poirier|url=https://www.fightprimer.com/advanced-striking-20-dustin-poirier-and-his-sexy-ass-hair|url-status=live|access-date=17 December 2021|website=The Fight Primer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718022638/https://www.fightprimer.com/advanced-striking-20-dustin-poirier-and-his-sexy-ass-hair |archive-date=2021-07-18 }}

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Poirier auctioned his UFC 211 kit on eBay to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank. The highest bidder paid $5,100 for Poirier's shirt, gloves, cap, hand wraps and shorts.{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Poirier-auctioning-fight-kit-to-give-back-to-community?id=|title=Poirier auctioning fight kit to give back to community|author=Thomas Gerbasi|publisher=ufc.com|date=May 16, 2017|access-date=August 9, 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamad.com/2017/05/11/dustin-poirier-is-auctioning-off-his-fight-gear-to-raise-money-for-louisiana-food-bank/|title=Dustin Poirier Is Auctioning Off His Fight Gear To Raise Money for Louisiana Food Band|first=Nicholas|last=Rizner|publisher=mmamad.com|date=May 11, 2017|access-date=August 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617143131/http://www.mmamad.com/2017/05/11/dustin-poirier-is-auctioning-off-his-fight-gear-to-raise-money-for-louisiana-food-bank/|archive-date=June 17, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dustin-Poirier-UFC-211-FIGHT-KIT/192187759991?_ul=BR|access-date=August 9, 2017|title=Dustin Poirier Kit De Luta Ufc 211}}

In April 2018, Poirier and his wife founded the Good Fight Foundation. Poirier proceeded to auction his UFC Fight Night 120 and UFC on Fox 29 fight kits as well. The money raised went to the family of a deceased Lafayette police officer and the Acadiana Outreach Center, respectively.{{cite news|url=http://kwese.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/23132980/ufc-dustin-poirier-using-newfound-fame-improve-lives-hometown|title=UFC's Poirier using newfound fame to improve lives in hometown|author=Mike Triplett|work=espn.com|date=April 12, 2018|access-date=April 27, 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/2018/04/13/ufc-fighter-dustin-poirier-gives-back-homeless-lafayette/500930002/|title=Want to help Lafayette's homeless? Dustin Poirier's fight gear auction is live|author=Kristin Askelson|publisher=theadvertiser.com|date=April 17, 2018|access-date=April 27, 2018}} Poirier also auctioned his UFC on FOX fight kit and used the money raised to buy 500 backpacks for school children in his hometown of Lafayette.{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-dustin-poirier-donate-500-backpacks-local-school-children|title=UFC Calgary headliner Dustin Poirier aims to donate 500 backpacks to local schoolchildren|author=Steven Marrocco and Christian Stein|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=July 25, 2018|access-date=October 20, 2018}}

After his bout with Nurmagomedov at UFC 242, the two swapped shirts after the fight. In his post-fight interview, Nurmagomedov said that he would be selling the shirt Poirier gave him and donating the proceeds to Poirier's charity.{{cite web|title=UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov honors Dustin Poirier, takes shot at Conor McGregor in post-fight interview|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mma/news/ufc-242-khabib-nurmagomedov-honors-dustin-poirier-takes-shot-at-conor-mcgregor-in-post-fight-interview/1m5311snp0ec2zkxrx2z8ipbm|first=Thomas|last=Lott|date=September 7, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2019|publisher=Sporting News}} Likewise, Poirier announced that he would be auctioning off his UFC 242 fighting equipment to raise funds for the foundation.{{cite web|title=Win Or Lose, Dustin Poirier Is A Man To Admire And Emulate|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2019/09/09/win-or-lose-dustin-poirier-is-a-man-to-admire-and-emulate/|date=September 9, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2019|publisher=Fobes}} After the event, Poirier auctioned his fight kit with Nurmagomedov's walkout shirt for $60,200.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/9/26/20886030/ufc-dustin-poirier-ufc-242-fight-kit-khabib-walkout-shirt-nabs-60k-ebay-charity-mma|title=Dustin Poirier's UFC 242 fight kit, including Khabib's walkout shirt, scores $60K for charity |author=Adam Guillen Jr.|publisher=mmamania.com|date=September 26, 2019}} Simultaneously, Nurmagomedov sold Poirier's walkout shirt for $100,000 which was matched by Dana White for a combined total of a $200,000 donation to Poirier's foundation. According to Poirier, his foundation is working with Justin Wren's Fight for the Forgotten to help provide clean drinking water to the Echuya Batwa people in Uganda.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/9/16/20868942/khabib-commands-staggering-100k-dustin-poirier-charity-fight-shirt-ufc-242-mma|title=Khabib commands staggering $100k for Dustin Poirier charity fight shirt at UFC 242|author=Jesse Holland|publisher=mmamania.com|date=September 16, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/9/17/20870239/ufc-dana-white-matches-100k-raised-khabib-dustin-poirier-charity|title=As promised, Dana White matches $100k raised by Khabib for Dustin Poirier charity|author=Jesse Holland|publisher=mmamania.com|date=September 17, 2019}}

Poirier was set to face Garry Tonon in a grappling match at SubStars event on February 21, 2020, from which Poirier was supposed to be donating his ticket and PPV sales and part of his purse to his foundation.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/1/31/21117219/dustin-poirier-set-for-grappling-match-against-garry-tonon-to-help-raise-funds-for-new-charity-cause|title=Dustin Poirier set for grappling match against Garry Tonon to help raise funds for new charity cause|date=January 31, 2020|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin}} However, Tonon suffered an injury a week before the match and the bout was canceled.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/2/16/21140030/garry-tonon-injured-charity-grappling-bout-with-dustin-poirier-canceled|title=Garry Tonon injured, charity grappling bout with Dustin Poirier canceled|author=Alexander K. Lee|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=February 16, 2020}}

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Poirier's foundation donated 1,000 meals to the employees of three major hospitals in his native Lafayette area.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/04/dustin-poirier-good-fight-foundation-charity-donate-meals-hospital-staff-coronavirus-pandemic|title=Dustin Poirier's Good Fight Foundation donates 1,000 meals to hospital staff amid COVID-19 crisis|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 11, 2020}}

On June 26, 2020, Poirier was awarded the Forrest Griffin Community Award by UFC for his charity work.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-26|title=UFC honors Dustin Poirier with inaugural 'Forrest Griffin Community Award'|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/dustin-poirier-inaugural-forrest-griffin-community-award-ufc|access-date=2020-06-27|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}

In recognition of Poirier's charitable contributions, Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory declared March 15, 2021 Dustin Poirier Day in Lafayette, Louisiana and awarded Poirier a key to the city.{{cite web|url=https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/guillory-names-march-15-2021-as-dustin-poirier-day|title=Guillory names March 15, 2021 as "Dustin Poirier Day"|work=katc.com|date=March 15, 2021|access-date=December 28, 2022|author=KATC News}}

While still in the octagon immediately after his loss to Charles Oliveira, Poirier pledged twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000) to a charity of Oliveira's choosing in Oliveira's native Brazil, with the money eventually going to the Charles Oliveira Institute, which teaches martial arts for free to kids in Guaruja, Brazil.{{cite web | url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/29/23049098/promise-dustin-poirier-donates-charles-oliveira-jiu-jitsu-brazil-ufc | title='Promise made promise kept': Dustin Poirier donates $20,000 to Charles Oliveira's project in Brazil | date=29 April 2022 }}

After UFC 257, McGregor was scheduled to donate $500,000 to the Good Fight Foundation as he had pledged before their scheduled bout.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/1/29/22257218/ufc-257-thrill-and-agony-video-jolie-poirier-thanks-conor-mcgregor-for-500000-donation-to-foundation|title=UFC 257 'Thrill and Agony' video: Jolie Poirier thanks Conor McGregor for $500,000 donation to foundation|publisher=mmafighting|date=30 January 2021}} In April 2021, Dustin Poirier stated the donation had not been made. The dispute has been a source of controversy in sports media.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31243205/dustin-poirier-conor-mcgregor-quarrel-500k-donation|title=Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor quarrel over $500K donation|publisher=ESPN|date=12 April 2021}}

In July 2023, Poirier spent a day with a 17-year-old boy and cancer patient while training for UFC 291 as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/photos-dustin-poirier-makes-wish-cancer-survivor |title=Photos: Dustin Poirier Grants 17-Year-Old Cancer Survivor's Wish To Meet & Spend A Full Day With Him |last=Calhoun |first=Curtis |date=July 13, 2023 |website=MMA News |access-date=July 13, 2023}}

On December 8, 2020, Poirier announced the release of his brand new Cajun hot sauce brand 'Poirier's Louisiana Style'.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-10 |title=UFC 264 preview? Dustin Poirier's new hot sauce 'builds slowly before knocking you on your ass' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/ufc-264-preview-dustin-poirier-hot-sauce-builds-slowly-before-knocking-you-on-your-ass |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} In July 2021 a special 'Heatonist K.O.' edition was also released.{{cite news |title=Dustin Poirier Gets Spicy with Heatonist K.O. Edition Louisiana Style Hot Sauce |url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/dustin-poirier-heatonist-k-o-edition-louisiana-style-hot-sauce-release-info |work=HYPEBEAST |date=9 July 2021}}

On January 5, 2022, Poirier announced via Twitter{{cite web| url = https://twitter.com/RareStash/status/1478877217648267266 | title=Twitter}} the release of his bourbon 'Rare Stash'.{{cite web|url=https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/bourbon/mixed-martial-artist-dustin-poirier-debuts-his-rare-stash-bourbon/|title="Mixed Martial Artist Dustin Poirier Debuts His Rare Stash Bourbon" | work= thewhiskeywash.com | date=January 11, 2022|access-date= December 28, 2022|author= Gary Carter}}

Poirier still spends most of his time in Lafayette with his wife and their daughter, but trains at American Top Team in South Florida, where he relocates before fights.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz33dkWkaMU|title=UFC 211: Dustin Poirier On Why He Recently Moved Back Home to Louisiana - MMA Fighting|date=10 May 2017|accessdate=6 April 2025|via=YouTube}} The couple had their first child in 2016.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2016/1/3/10704416/ufc-dustin-poirier-found-out-his-wife-is-pregnant-one-week-before-ufc-195-mma|title=Dustin Poirier found out his wife is pregnant with their first child a week prior to UFC 195|date=January 3, 2016|access-date=August 16, 2017|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|publisher=mmamania.com}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/New-father-Poirier-now-fighting-for-his-family?id=|title=New father Poirier now fighting for his family|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=August 16, 2017|author=E. Spencer Kyte}}{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-mental-adjustment-thats-rejuvenated-dustin-poiriers-career-195752087.html|title=The mental adjustment that's rejuvenated Dustin Poirier's career|author=Kevin Lole|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2016}}

Poirier got his first tattoo at the age of 14.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmagazine.com/5-minutes-dustin-poirier-9887|title=5 Minutes with Dustin Poirier|date=June 30, 2014|access-date=August 16, 2017|publisher=fightmagazine.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801123338/http://www.fightmagazine.com/5-minutes-dustin-poirier-9887|archive-date=August 1, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Currently, his chest and arms are covered in tattoos, including one on his chest that reads 武士道 (bushidō), which means "the way of warriors" in Japanese.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1182219-the-6-most-cliche-tattoos-in-mma|title=The 6 Most Cliche Tattoos in MMA|author=Riley Kontek|date=May 15, 2012|access-date=August 16, 2017|publisher=bleacherreport}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)
• Fight of the Night (Ten times) {{small| vs. Jung Chan-Sung, Akira Corassani, Jim Miller, Anthony Pettis, Justin Gaethje 1, Max Holloway 2, Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler, Benoît Saint Denis and Islam Makhachev}}
• Tied (Edson Barboza) for most Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history (10){{Cite web |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |date=2024-03-10 |title=UFC 299 post-fight bonuses: Dustin Poirier ties record with Benoit Saint Denis win, finishers get $50,000 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/10/24096081/ufc-299-post-fight-bonuses-dustin-poirier-ties-record-benoit-saint-denis-win-finishers-get-50000 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
• Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Max Holloway 1
• Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira, Yancy Medeiros, Eddie Alvarez 2, and Conor McGregor 2
• Tied (Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller) for fourth most Post-Fight night bonuses in UFC history (15)
• Sixth most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Lightweight division history (12)
• Tied (Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Amanda Nunes) for most finishes against current, former or future UFC Champions (6)
• Tied (Vitor Belfort) for the 3rd longest fight streak against current, former or future UFC Champions (6)
• Tied (Jon Jones) for the 2nd longest unbeaten streak against current, former or future UFC Champions (5)
• Tied (Alex Pereira, Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili ) for the 3rd longest win streak against current, former or future UFC Champions (4)
• Tied (Drew Dober) for the most knockouts in UFC Lightweight division history (9){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|title=UFC Records - Lightweight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2020-04-23}}
• Tied (Anthony Johnson, Thiago Santos, Anderson Silva & Max Holloway) for fourth most knockouts in modern UFC history (11)
• Tied (Neil Magny, Demian Maia, Max Holloway & Jon Jones) for fifth most wins in UFC history (22){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Stats - All Fighters|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2024-03-09}}
• Tied (Matt Brown & Derrick Lewis) for fourth most finishes in UFC history (15)
• Tied (Donald Cerrone, Drew Dober & Tony Ferguson) for fourth most finishes in UFC Lightweight division history (10)
• Tied (Edson Barboza) for fourth most knockdowns landed in UFC Lightweight division history (10)
• Third most significant strikes landed in UFC Lightweight division history (1268)
• Fifth most total strikes landed in UFC Lightweight division history (1522)
• Holds wins over five former UFC Champions - Max Holloway (twice), Conor McGregor (twice), Eddie Alvarez, Anthony Pettis, Justin Gaethje
• The only fighter to win the UFC interim belt defeating a current UFC undisputed Champion
• 2020 Forrest Griffin Community Award
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2019: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Max Holloway 2}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=168121921088383|title=UFC Honors: Best Fight of 2019 (Nominees)|publisher=UFC|author=UFC Staff|date=2020-01-24|access-date=2025-01-14}}
• 2020: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Dan Hooker}}{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611003302/https://www.ufc.com/honors/presidential-award|title=UFC Honors 2020 Presidential Choice Awards|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2020-03-10|access-date=2025-01-13}}
• 2022: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Michael Chandler}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/video/126011|title=Dana White's UFC 2022 President's Choice Award Winners - UFC Honors|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2023-01-16|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• 2024: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Benoît Saint Denis}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.homeoffight.com/news/ufc/ufc-honors-2024-event-recap|title=UFC Honors 2024 Event Recap|publisher=homeoffight.com|author=Mike Jones|date=2025-01-13|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2011: Ranked #7 Import of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-import-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Import of the Year|date=January 2, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #10 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Josh Grispi}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-upset-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Upset of the Year|date=January 4, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2012: Half-Year Awards: Best Fight of the 1HY{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2012s-unofficial-half-year-awards-fights|title=2012's Unofficial Half-Year Awards - The Fights|date=July 17, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #2 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Jung Chan-sung}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fights-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Fights of the Year|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 7, 2013|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2017: Ranked #8 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-best-fighters-2017|title=Top 10 - The Best Fighters of 2017|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 7, 2018|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #4 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Anthony Pettis}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-fights-2017|title=The Top Ten Fights of 2017|date=January 5, 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2018: Ranked #2 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Justin Gaethje 1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/best-fights-2018|title=THE TEN BEST FIGHTS OF 2018|date=5 January 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #9 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/best-fighters-2018|title=The Best Fighters of 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 6, 2019|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2019: Ranked #4 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Max Holloway 2}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fights-2019|title=TEN BEST – THE FIGHTS OF 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=3 January 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2020: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Dan Hooker}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-fights|title=The 2020 Awards: 10 Best Fights|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 24, 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2021: Ranked #6 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Conor McGregor 2}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-biggest-best-upsets-2021-pena-poirier-dariush-blachowicz|title=The Ten Biggest Upsets Of 2021|date=December 24, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}} & Ranked #10 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Conor McGregor 2}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2021-usman-prochazka-sandhagen-namajunas-ngannou-lewis-poirier|title=The 10 Best Knockouts Of 2021|date=December 21, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106101716/https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2021-usman-prochazka-sandhagen-namajunas-ngannou-lewis-poirier|url-status=live}}
• 2022: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Michael Chandler}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2022-ufccom-awards-prochazka-teixeira-chimaev-burns|title=The Fights {{pipe}} 2022 UFC.com Awards|date=December 23, 2022|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}
• 2024: Ranked #5 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Benoît Saint Denis}}, Ranked #4 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Islam Makhachev}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=The Fights {{!}} 2024 UFC.com Awards {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/the-fights-2024-ufccom-awards |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}} & Half-Year Awards: Best Fight of the 1HY {{small|vs. Islam Makhachev}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2024-half-year-awards|title=The Fights - 2024 Half-Year Awards|publisher=ufc.com|author=Thomas Gerbasi and E. Spencer Kyte|date=2024-07-06|access-date=2024-07-06}}

• MMAJunkie.com
• 2014 April Fight of the Month vs. Akira Corassani{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-april-2014|title=MMAJunkie's Fight of the Month for April 2014|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 3, 2014}}
• 2020 June Fight of the Month vs. Dan Hooker{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/fight-of-the-month-june-2020-dustin-poirier-dan-hooker-ufc-on-espn-12|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for June: A lightweight war for the ages|date=July 3, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
• 2021 January Fight of the Month vs. Conor McGregor{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/knockout-of-the-month-january-2021-dustin-poirier-knockout-conor-mcgregor-ufc-257|title=MMA Junkie's 'Knockout of the Month' for January: Dustin Poirier conquers Conor McGregor|date=January 31, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
• 2022 November Fight of the Month vs. Michael Chandler{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-november-2022-dustin-poirier-michael-chandler-ufc-281|title=MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for November: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler meets the hype|date=November 30, 2022|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}
• Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/2018-fight-of-the-year-dustin-porieir-justin-gaethje-ufc-on-fox-29|title=MMAjunkie's 2018 'Fight of the Year': UFC lightweight contenders go to war|date=January 6, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}
• MMAWeekly.com
• Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/2018-fight-of-the-year-dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje|title=2018 Fight of the Year: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje|author=Jeff Cain|date=January 3, 2019|publisher=mmaweekly.com}}
• MMA Fighting
• Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/4/18165550/mma-fightings-2018-fight-of-the-year-dustin-poirier-vs-justin-gaethje|title=MMA Fighting's 2018 Fight of the Year: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje|author=Dave Doyle|date=January 4, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com}}
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
• Fight of the Year (2012) vs. Jung Chan-Sung on May 15{{cite journal |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=January 23, 2013 |title=The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue |journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |location=Campbell, California |issn=1083-9593 |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/29425-the-2012-wrestling-observer-newsletter-annual-awards-issue |access-date=January 24, 2013 |archive-date=April 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425050241/https://www.f4wonline.com/ |url-status=dead }}
• Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje on April 14{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingrumors.net/derekstoughton/2018-wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-revealed/|title=2018 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Revealed|author=Derek Stoughton|date=March 14, 2019|website=wrestlingrumours.net}}
• World MMA Awards
• 2019 – July 2020 Fighting Spirit of the Year for charity - Good Fight Foundation{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/amanda-nunes-israel-adesanya-jorge-masvidal-pace-major-winners-at-world-mma-awards|title=Amanda Nunes, Israel Adesanya, Jorge Masvidal pace major winners at World MMA Awards|date=December 27, 2020|work=MMAjunkie.com}}

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|align=center|5

|align=center|2:42

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|30–8 (1)

|Benoît Saint Denis

|KO (punches)

|UFC 299

|{{dts|2024|March|09}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:32

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|29–8 (1)

|Justin Gaethje

|KO (head kick)

|UFC 291

|{{dts|2023|July|29}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:00

|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

|{{small|For the symbolic "BMF" title.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|29–7 (1)

|Michael Chandler

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 281

|{{dts|2022|November|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:00

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|28–7 (1)

|Charles Oliveira

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 269

|{{dts|2021|December|11}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:02

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|For the UFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|28–6 (1)

|Conor McGregor

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|UFC 264

|{{dts|2021|July|10}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|27–6 (1)

|Conor McGregor

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 257

|{{dts|2021|January|24}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:32

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|26–6 (1)

|Dan Hooker

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker

|{{dts|2020|June|27}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|25–6 (1)

|Khabib Nurmagomedov

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 242

|{{dts|2019|September|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:06

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|{{small|For the UFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|25–5 (1)

|Max Holloway

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 236

|{{dts|2019|April|13}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|{{small|Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 24–5 (1)

| Eddie Alvarez

| TKO (punches)

| UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2

| {{dts|format=mdy|2018|July|28}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:05

| Calgary, Alberta, Canada

| {{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 23–5 (1)

| Justin Gaethje

| TKO (punches)

| UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje

| {{dts|format=mdy|2018|April|14}}

| align=center| 4

| align=center| 0:33

| Glendale, Arizona, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated eye pokes.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 22–5 (1)

| Anthony Pettis

| Submission (body triangle)

| UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis

| {{dts|format=mdy|2017|November|11}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 2:08

| Norfolk, Virginia, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| {{nowrap|21–5 (1)}}

| Eddie Alvarez

| NC (illegal knee)

| UFC 211

| {{dts|format=mdy|2017|May|13}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:12

| Dallas, Texas, United States

| {{small|Alvarez landed illegal knees to Poirier's head, who was a downed opponent.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 21–5

| Jim Miller

| Decision (majority)

| UFC 208

| {{dts|format=mdy|2017|February|11}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Brooklyn, New York, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–5

|Michael Johnson

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson

|{{dts|2016|September|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:35

|Hidalgo, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–4

|Bobby Green

|KO (punches)

|UFC 199

|{{dts|2016|June|4}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:53

|Inglewood, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–4

|Joseph Duffy

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 195

|{{dts|2016|January|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–4

|Yancy Medeiros

|TKO (body kick and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson

|{{dts|2015|June|6}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:38

|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Medeiros missed weight. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–4

|Carlos Diego Ferreira

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas

|{{dts|2015|April|4}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:45

|Fairfax, Virginia, United States

|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 16–4

|Conor McGregor

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 178

|{{dts|2014|September|27}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:46

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 16–3

|Akira Corassani

|TKO (punches)

|The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy

|{{dts|2014|April|16}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 0:42

|Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 15–3

|Diego Brandão

|KO (punches)

|UFC 168

|{{dts|2013|December|28}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 4:54

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (151.5 lb) bout; Brandão missed weight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 14–3

|Erik Koch

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 164

|{{dts|2013|August|31}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 13–3

|Cub Swanson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald

|{{dts|2013|February|16}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|London, England

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 13–2

|Jonathan Brookins

|Submission (brabo choke)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale

|{{dts|2012|December|15}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 4:15

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 12–2

|Jung Chan-sung

|Technical Submission (brabo choke)

|UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier

|{{dts|2012|May|15}}

|align=center| 4

|align=center| 1:07

|Fairfax, Virginia, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 12–1

|Max Holloway

|Submission (triangle armbar)

|UFC 143

|{{dts|2012|February|4}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 3:23

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 11–1

|Pablo Garza

|Submission (brabo choke)

|UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos

|{{dts|2011|November|12}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 1:32

|Anaheim, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 10–1

|Jason Young

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 131

|{{dts|2011|June|11}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 9–1

|Josh Grispi

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 125

|{{dts|2011|January|1}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 8–1

|Zach Micklewright

|TKO (punches)

|WEC 52

|{{dts|2010|November|11}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 0:53

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 7–1

|Danny Castillo

|Decision (unanimous)

|WEC 50

|{{dts|2010|August|18}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–0

|Derek Gauthier

|KO (punches)

|Ringside MMA 7: No Escape

|{{dts|2010|June|18}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 0:57

|Montreal, Quebec, Canada

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 6–0

|Derrick Krantz

|Submission (armbar)

|USA MMA 11: Night of Champions 2

|{{dts|2010|March|6}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 3:35

|Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 5–0

|Ronny Lis

|Submission (armbar)

|USA MMA 10: Border War 2

|{{dts|2009|November|13}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 0:51

|Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 4–0

| Daniel Watts

|KO (punches)

|Bang Fighting Championships

|{{dts|2009|October|31}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:26

|Greenville, Mississippi, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 3–0

|Joe Torrez

|TKO (punches)

|USA MMA 8: Natural Disaster 3

|{{dts|2009|August|1}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 2:37

|New Iberia, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 2–0

|Nate Jolly

|Submission (armbar)

|Cajun Fighting Championships

|{{dts|2009|June|26}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 3:54

|New Iberia, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 1–0

|Aaron Suarez

|KO (punches)

|USA MMA 7: River City Rampage

|{{dts|2009|May|16}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:19

|Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

|

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