Dustin Poirier Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Dustin Poirier’s professional MMA record as of mid-2026?
A. 28-9-0
B. 30-10-0
C. 32-8-0
D. 25-12-0
Answer: B. 30-10-0
Q2. What is Dustin Poirier’s nickname?
A. The Notorious
B. The Eagle
C. The Diamond
D. El Cucuy
Answer: C. The Diamond
Q3. Where was Dustin Poirier born?
A. Lafayette, Louisiana
B. Miami, Florida
C. Las Vegas, Nevada
D. New York City
Answer: A. Lafayette, Louisiana
Q4. What is Dustin Poirier’s fighting stance?
A. Orthodox
B. Southpaw
C. Switch
D. Ambiguous
Answer: B. Southpaw
Q5. In what year did Dustin Poirier win the interim UFC Lightweight Championship?
A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2023
Answer: C. 2019
Q6. Against which opponent did Dustin Poirier earn two knockout victories in the UFC?
A. Max Holloway
B. Justin Gaethje
C. Conor McGregor
D. Eddie Alvarez
Answer: C. Conor McGregor
Q7. Which UFC record does Dustin Poirier hold related to post-fight bonuses?
A. Most Performance of the Night awards
B. Most Fight of the Night awards (10)
C. Most Submission of the Night awards
D. Longest win streak
Answer: B. Most Fight of the Night awards (10)
Q8. With which gym is Dustin Poirier primarily associated for much of his UFC career?
A. American Top Team (ATT)
B. Roufusport
C. Jackson Wink
D. Team Alpha Male
Answer: A. American Top Team (ATT)
Q9. Who did Dustin Poirier defeat by unanimous decision to claim the interim lightweight title?
A. Justin Gaethje
B. Dan Hooker
C. Max Holloway
D. Michael Chandler
Answer: C. Max Holloway
Q10. What charity did Dustin Poirier and his wife Jolie found to support their Louisiana community?
A. Diamond Foundation
B. The Good Fight Foundation
C. Poirier Fight for Kids
D. Lafayette Heroes
Answer: B. The Good Fight Foundation
Q11. What is Dustin Poirier’s height?
A. 5’9″
B. 5’10”
C. 5’11”
D. 6’0″
Answer: A. 5’9″
Q12. In which round did Dustin Poirier finish Conor McGregor at UFC 257?
A. Round 1
B. Round 2
C. Round 3
D. Round 4
Answer: B. Round 2
Q13. Dustin Poirier dropped out of high school in which grade?
A. 9th
B. 8th
C. 10th
D. 11th
Answer: A. 9th
Q14. What submission did Islam Makhachev use to defeat Dustin Poirier for the lightweight title?
A. Rear-Naked Choke
B. Armbar
C. D’Arce Choke
D. Guillotine
Answer: C. D’Arce Choke
Q15. Which wrestling-related skill has Dustin Poirier developed and utilized throughout his career?
A. Elite Olympic-level wrestling
B. Strong wrestling base from high school combined with MMA grappling
C. Pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt focus
D. No wrestling background
Answer: B. Strong wrestling base from high school combined with MMA grappling
Q16. Against whom did Dustin Poirier win a Fight of the Night via TKO in 2024?
A. Max Holloway
B. Justin Gaethje
C. Benoit Saint Denis
D. Michael Chandler
Answer: C. Benoit Saint Denis
Q17. How many UFC wins does Dustin Poirier have approximately (tied for high in history)?
A. 15
B. 22
C. 28
D. 18
Answer: B. 22
Q18. What is one of Dustin Poirier’s notable submission wins in the UFC?
A. Triangle choke over Max Holloway
B. Armbar over Jim Miller
C. Guillotine over Anthony Pettis
D. All of the above are accurate in context of his grappling style
Answer: A. Triangle choke over Max Holloway
Q19. Dustin Poirier’s wife and co-founder of his charity is named:
A. Jessica
B. Jamie
C. Jennifer
D. Jolie
Answer: D. Jolie
Q20. In which weight class did Dustin Poirier spend most of his prime UFC career?
A. Lightweight
B. Featherweight
C. Welterweight
D. Bantamweight
Answer: A. Lightweight
Q21. What award did Dustin Poirier receive as the inaugural recipient for community service?
A. UFC Fighter of the Year
B. Forrest Griffin Community Award
C. Dana White Privilege Award
D. Knockout of the Year
Answer: B. Forrest Griffin Community Award
Q22. Dustin Poirier has a strong reputation for:
A. Pure wrestling defense only
B. Exclusive kickboxing
C. Well-rounded “Thugjitsu” style blending striking, wrestling, and submissions
D. Ground-and-pound avoidance
Answer: C. Well-rounded “Thugjitsu” style blending striking, wrestling, and submissions
Q23. Who did Dustin Poirier defeat by TKO in a rematch after losing the first encounter?
A. Max Holloway
B. Justin Gaethje
C. Eddie Alvarez
D. Charles Oliveira
Answer: C. Eddie Alvarez
Q24. Dustin Poirier’s reach is:
A. 70 inches
B. 72 inches
C. 74 inches
D. 68 inches
Answer: B. 72 inches
Q25. In his high school years in Louisiana, Dustin Poirier had involvement in:
A. Local high school wrestling and street fights leading to MMA
B. NCAA Division I wrestling
C. Olympic wrestling training
D. No combat sports until pro debut
Answer: A. Local high school wrestling and street fights leading to MMA