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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier

“The Diamond”
MMA record: 30-10, 1 NC (23)
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Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.

Dustin Poirier losses

Over 16 years as a professional, Dustin Poirier has compiled a 30-10 (23) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has ten losses, five of them in title fights.

  1. 10. Dustin Poirier loses to Max Holloway in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision

    On July 19, 2025 Dustin Poirier fought Max Holloway for the symbolic 'BMF' title lightweight title. It was their third meeting. Poirier was 36 years old with a record of 30-9, and Holloway was 33 with a record of 26-8. Both Poirier and Holloway were coming off a loss. Poirier lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holloway.

  2. 9. 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.

  3. 8. Dustin Poirier loses to Justin Gaethje in their 2nd fight via KO

    On July 29, 2023 Dustin Poirier fought Justin Gaethje for the vacant symbolic 'BMF' title and symbolic UFC 'BMF' title lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Poirier was 34 years old with a record of 29-7, and Gaethje was 34 with a record of 24-4. Both Poirier and Gaethje were coming off a win. Gaethje stopped Poirier via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  4. 7. Dustin Poirier loses to Charles Oliveira via KO

    On December 11, 2021 Dustin Poirier fought Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title. Poirier was 32 years old with a record of 28-6, and Oliveira was 32 with a record of 31-8. Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak and Oliveira was on a 9-fight winning streak. Oliveira submitted Poirier via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.

  5. 6. Dustin Poirier loses to Khabib Nurmagomedov via KO

    On September 7, 2019 Dustin Poirier fought Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title. Poirier was 30 years old with a record of 25-5, and Nurmagomedov was 30 with a record of 27-0. Poirier was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Poirier via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.

  6. 5. Dustin Poirier loses to Michael Johnson via KO

    On September 17, 2016 Dustin Poirier faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Poirier was 27 years old with a record of 20-4, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 16-10. Poirier was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Johnson stopped Poirier via KO in the 1st round.

  7. 4. Dustin Poirier loses to Conor McGregor via KO

    On September 27, 2014 Dustin Poirier faced Conor McGregor in a featherweight bout. Poirier was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and McGregor was 26 with a record of 15-2. Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak and McGregor was on a 11-fight winning streak. McGregor stopped Poirier via TKO in the 1st round.

  8. 3. Dustin Poirier loses to Cub Swanson via unanimous decision

    On February 16, 2013 Dustin Poirier faced Cub Swanson in a featherweight bout. Poirier was 24 years old with a record of 13-2, and Swanson was 29 with a record of 18-5. Poirier was coming off a win and Swanson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Poirier lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Swanson.

  9. 2. Dustin Poirier loses to The Korean Zombie via KO

    On May 15, 2012 Dustin Poirier faced The Korean Zombie in a featherweight bout. Poirier was 23 years old with a record of 12-1, and Zombie was 25 with a record of 12-3. Poirier was on a 5-fight winning streak and Zombie was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zombie submitted Poirier via choke-out in the 4th round.

  10. 1. Dustin Poirier loses to Danny Castillo via unanimous decision

    On August 18, 2010 Dustin Poirier faced Danny Castillo. Poirier was 21 years old with a record of 7-0, and Castillo was 30 with a record of 8-3. Poirier was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak, while Castillo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Poirier lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Castillo.