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Dustin Poirier Bio, Age, Net Worth 2022, Salary, Wife, Daughter, Height

Dustin Poirier Bio, Age, Net Worth 2022, Salary, Wife, Daughter, Height

Facts of Dustin Poirier

Full Name:Dustin Poirier
Birth Date:January 19, 1989
Age:35 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Martial Artist
Country:United States
Horoscope:Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m)
Wife Jolie Poirier
Married Jolie Poirier
Net Worth$1.72 million
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown
Birth PlaceLafayette, Louisiana
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
EducationNorthside High School
FatherDarrell Poirier
MotherJere' Folley Chaisson
KidsParker Noelle Poirier
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Dustin Poirier is famous as an American martial artist who is currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the lightweight division.

Previously, he was the competitor of Bang FC and the WEC. On 24th February 2019, Dustin ranked #3 in the official UFC lightweight rankings. Moreover, he is a well-rounded fighter who utilizes power punches along with jabs and steps to set up powerful strikes like a cross.

Dustin Poirier’s Parents, and Education

Dustin Glenn Poirier was born on 19th January 1989, in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States of America. Currently, he is 30 years old and his horoscope is Capricorn. He is the son of Darrell Poirier (father) and Jere’ Folley Chaisson (mother). However, there is no other information regarding his siblings, early life, and childhood.

Dustin holds an American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnical background. He studied at Northside High School where he completed his high school education after that no information about his academic qualification.

What is the Net Worth and Salary of Dustin Poirier?

Dustin Poirier has an estimated net worth of around $1.72 million as of 2019. He has been making a splash in the world of UFC as a capable martial artist. Further, his highest career pay has been disclosed to be around $170k, $118k, and $110k which can be toppled by his upcoming fight against Nate Diaz.

His career disclosed earnings are around $1.9 million. If he continues on his winning streak, his net worth will climb a lot higher in his upcoming future days.

Who is Dustin Poirier Wife? Daughter

Dustin Poirier married his long-term girlfriend Jolie Poirier. He had been in a relationship with Jolie for very long years before their marriage but had not revealed their dating history. The duo exchanged the wedding vows in front of their parents and close friends. In December 2015, his wife became pregnant. They had their first child daughter, Parker Noelle Poirier, on 20th August 2016.

Caption: Dustin Poirier with his wife, Jolie Poirier, and child

In an interview, Dustin has said that he wishes to win the title for the sake of his wife as well. Furthermore, they are living a happy life with their son without any sign of divorce. The pair is free from any sorts of rumors and controversy.

Dustin Poirier’s Height and Weight

Dustin Poirier stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches and his body weight is around 70 kg. His hair is light brown in color while his eyes are dark brown in color.

UFC Career of Dustin Poirier

  • Dustin Poirier became professional in 2009 and afterward amassed a record of 7-0, competing mostly in regional promotions across his native Louisiana and the Southern United States.
  • After the WEC merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
  • In his first fight under a new regime, Dustin won his fight against number 1 contender Josh Grispi at the UFC 125.
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  • In 2012, Dustin got the main event fight at UFC on Fuel after previously defeating Max Holloway in the first round of a fight with a triangle-armbar from the mount position.
  • At that time, he was defeated by Chan Sung Jung via submission in the fourth round. In his final fight in 2012, he defeated Jonathan Brookins via submission, ending 2012 with a 2-1 record.
  • Despite having his fight just 63 days before, Dustin returned to action and took on Cub Swanson in a fight.
  • Dustin Poirier earned his second Fight of the Night bonus award in 2014, defeating Akira Corassani at the Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.
  • On 27th September 2014, he had one of the most high-profile fights of his career against Conor McGregor.
  • However, Dustin lost the fight in the first round by TKO, as a result, he attributed to getting caught up in Conor’s trademark arrogance.
  • After the loss, he made some career evaluations and decided to fight only in the Lightweight division.