LightweightACTIVE

Dustin Poirier

30-9

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

155 lbs

Reach

72"

Avg Fight Time

10:17

Gym

American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

Wins By

16 KO · 7 Sub · 7 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 7R2 5R3 7R4 1R5 2

Last 5

WWWWW

Finish Rate

77%

Bonuses

—

Style

Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Lafayette, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Eddie Alvarez

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 4:05

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:05

WIN

vs Justin Gaethje

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R4 0:33

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R4 0:33

WIN

vs Akira Corassani

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 0:42

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:42

WIN

vs Diego Ferreira

UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 3:45

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 3:45

WIN

vs Yancy Medeiros

UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R1 2:38

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 2:38

WIN

vs Dan Hooker

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Michael Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:35

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:35

WIN

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

to Injury

R3 2:08

KO/TKOto Injury·R3 2:08

LOSS

vs Max Holloway

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Islam Makhachev

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R5 2:42

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R5 2:42

WIN

vs Benoit Saint Denis

UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:32

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:32

LOSS

vs Justin Gaethje

UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2· 2023-07-29

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R2 1:00

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 1:00

WIN

vs Michael Chandler

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:00

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:00

LOSS

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 1:02

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:02

WIN

vs Conor McGregor

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

R1 5:00

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R1 5:00

WIN

vs Conor McGregor

UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 2:32

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:32

LOSS

vs Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:06

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:06

WIN

vs Max Holloway

UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

vs Eddie Alvarez

UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos· 2017-05-13

Could Not Continue

Illegal Knees by Alvarez

R2 4:02

Could Not ContinueIllegal Knees by Alvarez·R2 4:02

WIN

vs Jim Miller

UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie· 2017-02-11

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

WIN

vs King Green

UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:53

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:53

WIN

vs Joe Duffy

UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· 2016-01-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Conor McGregor

UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:46

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:46

WIN

vs Diego Brandao

UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Guard

R1 4:54

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R1 4:54

WIN

vs Erik Koch

UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Cub Swanson

UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· 2013-03-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Chan Sung Jung

UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· 2013-03-02

Submission

D'Arce Choke From Front Headlock Technical Submission

R4 1:07

SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Front Headlock Technical Submission·R4 1:07

WIN

vs Max Holloway

UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04

Submission

Triangle Armbar From Mount

R1 3:23

SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Mount·R1 3:23

WIN

vs Jason Young

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Josh Grispi

UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Pablo Garza

UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos

Submission

D'Arce Choke From Half Guard

R2 1:32

SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Half Guard·R2 1:32

WIN

vs Jonathan Brookins

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale

Submission

D'Arce Choke From Front Headlock

R1 4:15

SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Front Headlock·R1 4:15

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.3/min

Grappling

1.24 TD

Defense

53%

⚖️Dustin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

28 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

64%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

57%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Damage Events

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

46%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

43%

⭐Other

Counters

43%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

4× detected

Clinch → Takedown

4× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (64%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (121%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

73% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

27% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (7 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

27% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

18% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

18% of KOs

Punches to Head From Guard

9% of KOs

Punches to Head In Clinch

9% of KOs

to Injury

9% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

25% of subs

From Mount

Triangle Armbar From Mount

25% of subs

Other

D'Arce Choke From Front Headlock

25% of subs

D'Arce Choke From Half Guard

25% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 73% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 11 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Def% (53%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 77% of wins end in finish (16 KO + 7 subs).

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (55% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

53%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

47% acc76%

Clinch

68% acc15%

Ground

68% acc9%

Striking Differential+0.97/min

5.30 landed/min4.33 absorbed/min

5.30

Landed/Min

4.33

Absorbed/Min

0.62

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1798

Sig. Strikes Attempted3549

Key Insights

Dustin is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 47% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 4.7x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

36%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

64%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

31%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.24

TD / 15min

1.28

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

36%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

25 total attempts

Opportunistic

40%

32%

16%

Key Insights

Active submission threat (1.28/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 25 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,752

1.37

Ratio

Absorbed

1,277

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

14/3

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

34.0

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.5

Standing %

83%

R3 vs R1 Output

55%

Fades Late

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (34.0) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 55% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 32 fights

R1 Control

0:51

R2 Control

0:57

R3 Control

1:02

R1 to Final

-39%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+5.1pp

Body

-1.0pp

Leg

-4.1pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-4.3pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 6 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

23.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

22.3

sig strikes / round

Output Change

97%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3222

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 9

67% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights