DUSTIN POIRIER

Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, Dustin Poirier is an American southpaw who competes in the UFC lightweight division. Training out of American Top Team, the black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is widely recognized for his high-level striking skills. Since starting his professional MMA journey in 2009, "The Diamond" has built an impressive resume that includes capturing the interim UFC lightweight championship and earning notable victories over elite competitors like Conor McGregor.

Entering his UFC 302 championship bout, Poirier possesses a pre-event record of 14-5-0 with one no contest. His recent run began with a technical knockout victory over Conor McGregor, followed by a submission defeat against Charles Oliveira. He bounced back by submitting Michael Chandler, but then suffered a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje. Most recently, the Louisiana native secured a knockout win against Benoît Saint Denis in March 2024.