Dustin Poirier is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of August 3, 2017, Poirier is #8 in the official UFC lightweight rankings.
The Louisiana born Poirier recently got awarded his bjj black belt!
I’ve been doing Jiujitsu for close to 11 years now. Today I received my black belt! Thanks to everyone who has been part of my journey!! pic.twitter.com/Xz2LeYsnqU
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 23, 2017
The 28-year-old Poirier last fought in November when he won against former 155-pound champion Anthony Pettis via third-round TKO in their headliner event in Norfolk, Virginia. He is currently campaigning for a rematch against Eddie Alvarez, whom he first faced in May at UFC 211.
He received his black belt from “Crazy” Tim Credeur who wrote:
timcredeur@dustinpoirier earns his Black Belt after 11 years on the mats and he did it the Old School Carlson Gracie Style Way….Blood, Sweat and Tears!!! #BJJRevolutionTeam #GladiatorsTakeOver #warallthetime
