Dustin Poirier’s lightweight run started after his famous loss knockout loss against a bitter rival.
In September 2014, Conor McGregor bounced Poirier’s head off the floor to prove he was the real deal during a 106-second win at UFC 178.
The victory put ‘Notorious’ on the path that saw him become one of the greatest UFC fighters ever.
Meanwhile, Dustin Poirier decided to quit featherweight and move up to the 155lb division where he continues to compete a decade later.
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Watch Dustin Poirier’s bounce-back win in 2015
Dustin Poirier was matched up against Diego Ferreira, who started his career with 11 straight wins.
The Brazilian was looking to bounce back from his first loss when he squared off against ‘The Diamond’.
Beneil Dariush beat Ferreira by unanimous decision six months before he was brutally KO’d by Poirier.
The Louisiana native dropped Ferreira multiple times before closing the show with ground and pound.
Ultimately, Poirier hammered his unconscious opponent through the UFC Octagon floor when the referee failed to immediately intervene after Ferreira’s lights went out.
What’s next for Dustin Poirier?
Dustin Poirier is set to bring his legendary MMA career to an end following one last dance.
Last week, Poirier confirmed his UFC retirement fight opponent after missing out on first-choice.
He’ll face former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway at lightweight for the BMF belt at UFC 318 on July 19.
Poirier already boasts two wins over Holloway, so that’s why he preferred to face Justin Gaethje, whom he has knocked out and been knocked out by during their two-fight series, which will seemingly never be settled with a trilogy.