Best fights of Dustin Poirier
Over 16 years as a professional, Dustin Poirier has compiled a 30-10 (23) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dustin Poirier defeats Max Holloway in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 2019 Dustin Poirier fought Max Holloway for the vacant UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Poirier was 30 years old with a record of 24-5, and Holloway was 27 with a record of 20-3. Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak and Holloway was on a 13-fight winning streak. Poirier won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Dustin Poirier KOs Eddie Alvarez in their 2nd fight
On July 28, 2018 Dustin Poirier faced Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Poirier was 29 years old with a record of 23-5, and Alvarez was 34 with a record of 29-5. Poirier was on a 2-fight winning streak and Alvarez was coming off a win. Poirier stopped Eddie Alvarez via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Dustin Poirier submits Michael Chandler
On November 12, 2022 Dustin Poirier faced Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout. Poirier was 33 years old with a record of 28-7, and Chandler was 36 with a record of 23-7. Poirier was coming off a loss, while Chandler was coming off a win. Poirier submitted Michael Chandler via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
4. Dustin Poirier KOs Conor McGregor in their 3rd fight
On July 10, 2021 Dustin Poirier faced Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Poirier was 32 years old with a record of 27-6, and McGregor was 32 with a record of 22-5. Poirier was on a 2-fight winning streak, while McGregor was coming off a loss. Poirier stopped Conor McGregor via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Dustin Poirier KOs Conor McGregor in their 2nd fight
On January 24, 2021 Dustin Poirier faced Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Poirier was 32 years old with a record of 26-6, and McGregor was 32 with a record of 22-4. Both Poirier and McGregor were coming off a win. Poirier stopped Conor McGregor via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Dustin Poirier submits Anthony Pettis
On November 11, 2017 Dustin Poirier faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Poirier was 28 years old with a record of 21-5, and Pettis was 30 with a record of 20-6. Pettis was coming off a win. Poirier submitted Anthony Pettis via body triangle in the 3rd round.
7. Dustin Poirier defeats Eddie Alvarez
On May 13, 2017 Dustin Poirier faced Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout. Poirier was 28 years old with a record of 21-5, and Alvarez was 33 with a record of 28-5. Poirier was coming off a win, while Alvarez was coming off a loss. Poirier won via no contest.
8. Dustin Poirier defeats Jim Miller
On February 11, 2017 Dustin Poirier faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Poirier was 28 years old with a record of 20-5, and Miller was 33 with a record of 28-8. Poirier was coming off a loss, while Miller was on a 3-fight winning streak. Poirier won via majority decision.
9. Dustin Poirier KOs King Green
On June 4, 2016 Dustin Poirier faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Poirier was 27 years old with a record of 19-4, and Green was 29 with a record of 23-6. Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Green was coming off a loss. Poirier stopped King Green via KO in the 1st round.
10. Dustin Poirier loses to Islam Makhachev via KO
On June 1, 2024 Dustin Poirier fought Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title. Poirier was 35 years old with a record of 30-8, and Makhachev was 32 with a record of 25-1. Poirier was coming off a win and Makhachev was on a 13-fight winning streak. Makhachev submitted Poirier via brabo choke in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.