Dustin Porier is a famous UFC fighter and former interim world champion. He was born on January 19, 1989 in the town of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA.

Porier is a member of the Louisiana sub-ethnic group of Cajuns, natives of France, who were deported from Canada to the southern United States in the 18th century.

During his 12-year MMA career, Dustin Porier has fought 33 fights, winning 27 with six losses, with one more fight being ruled a no contest.

Holder of the interim lightweight world title. Seven-time winner of the "Fight of the Night" bonus. Recipient of the "Reception of the Evening" bonus. Four-time winner of the "Performance of the Night" bonus. Top UFC fighter in terms of early wins in the lightweight division