By: Alok Nayak
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Dustin Poirier returns to UFC octagon at Madison Square Garden for UFC 281 and he takes on Michael Chandler next.
The former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier is a veteran of the sport with a MMA record of 28 wins and 7 losses.
The Diamond has fought some of the best fighters UFC had to offer and the outcome always did not go in his favour.
However, Poirier is still one of the most durable fighters as he has only been knocked out twice.
Dustin Poirier suffered his first knockout loss in the hands of Conor McGregor at UFC 178. The fight was stopped in round 1.
The second KO loss of Poirier came against Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 94 in the first round thanks to a vicious left hook from Johnson.
This was the most surprising loss in Dustin Poirier's career as Poirier was a favorite to win the fight.
Since the loss to Johnson, Dustin Poirier has suffered 2 submissions losses but has never been knocked out in octagon.
Dustin Poirier reveals his real weight when he is not fighting.He almost touches the middleweight limit of 185lbs, soaring at 182-183 pounds.