DUSTIN POIRIER

Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, American southpaw Dustin Poirier trains with American Top Team. The former interim UFC Lightweight Champion originally competed at featherweight before moving up to establish himself as one of history's premier lightweight competitors. Utilizing a combination of sharp boxing skills and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he has secured notable triumphs over elite opposition such as Max Holloway and Conor McGregor.

Entering the event on October 14, 2023, Poirier carries a 7-3-0 record. His recent stretch includes consecutive TKO victories against Conor McGregor in 2021, followed by a rear-naked choke submission loss to Charles Oliveira. He rebounded in late 2022 by submitting Michael Chandler with a rear-naked choke, but most recently suffered a head-kick knockout defeat against Justin Gaethje in July 2023.