Topic: Dustin Poirier

What's next for Dustin Poirier at 145?

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Gregory
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11.12.2011 | 11:23 PM ET

Here are some names and if they're already booked:

- Mendes (fighting for title @ 142)
- Hominick (fighting Korean Zombie @ 140)
- Hioki (available... likely to fight on Japan card)
- Nunes (fighting Gamburyan @ 141)
- Omigawa (available... likely to fight on Japan card)
- Mike Brown (available)
- Grispi (injured, and they already fought)
- Eric Koch (available)
- Tyson Griffin (available)
- George Roop (available)
- Leonard Garcia (available)
- Nam Phan (available)
- Ricardo Lamas (available)
- Cub Swanson (available)


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Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier

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Fighter Details

  • Given Name: Dustin Glenn Poirier
  • Pro MMA Record: 30-8-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: The Diamond
  • Current Streak: 1 Win
  • Age: 1989-01-19 | Date of Birth: 1989.01.19
  • Last Fight: March 09, 2024 in UFC
  • Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs
  • Affiliation: American Top Team
  • Height: 5'9" (175cm) | Reach: 73.0" (185cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $2,056,000 USD
  • Born: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
  • Fighting out of: Coconut Creek, Florida
  • Head Coach: Mike Brown
  • Other Coaches: Dyah Davis
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MikeLovesTacos XD
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11.12.2011 | 11:26 PM ET

I would liek to see Poirier vs Lamas. But if that doesnt happen then I would have to say Poirier vs Koch.

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11.12.2011 | 11:26 PM ET

I'm definitely hoping he gets Erik Koch.
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11.12.2011 | 11:27 PM ET

Give him Erik Koch.  Two rising prospects, let's see where they stand!
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11.12.2011 | 11:28 PM ET

Him vs Erik Koch would be like mirror images.

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11.12.2011 | 11:31 PM ET


I wanna see him fight either griffin or Hioki. Bart p is missing from the list

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11.12.2011 | 11:33 PM ET

@kallous i wanna see him fight hioki too! and then i hope nunes wins cause koch vs nunes would be awesome! 

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11.13.2011 | 12:02 AM ET

He should either fight Yahya in Brazil or Hioki or Omigawa in Japan. 

* Edited at 11.13.2011, 12:03 AM ET *

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01.03.2012 | 11:59 AM ET

I really hope they find someone for him to fight at UFC 143 now that 2 bouts have been canceled for him

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

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01.03.2012 | 12:01 PM ET

Two?  Lamas is out now too?  

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01.03.2012 | 12:02 PM ET

yup last I heard

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"


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