Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier, the southpaw lightweight with a 30-10-0 record (1 NC), has built a career as a well-rounded striker and submission threat operating at 155 pounds. Landing 5.24 strikes per minute with 50% accuracy while absorbing 4.57 per minute, Poirier demonstrates balanced offensive and defensive striking capabilities, backed by 52% striking defense.

His submission average of 1.2 per 15 minutes underscores his grappling acumen, though his 35% takedown accuracy and 64% takedown defense suggest he operates most effectively in the striking exchanges. Recent fight history reveals a mixed trajectory: he submitted Michael Chandler in November 2022 via third-round submission, but earlier faced significant setbacks against elite competition, including a first-round KO loss to Conor McGregor in September 2014, a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in September 2019, and a first-round TKO defeat to Michael Johnson in September 2016.

Poirier has also notched wins over Anthony Pettis via third-round knockout in November 2017 and earlier submission victories. At 35 years old, Poirier remains a credible lightweight contender despite recent struggles at the division's highest level.