How Many Kids Does Dustin Poirier and Jolie Poirier Have?

Dustin Poirier has always fought with purpose. But now, as he approaches the final walk to the Octagon, his motivation isn’t just gold, it’s family. In what could be the most emotional fight of his career, Poirier will face Max Holloway for a third time, battling for the “BMF” belt on at UFC 318 in his home state of Louisiana.

And while the spotlight shines on his retirement bout, fans are just as curious about what life looks like beyond the cage. How many kids does Dustin Poirier have? And what role does family play in ‘The Diamond’s’ final chapter?

Meet Parker Noelle, Dustin Poirier’s daughter

Dustin Poirier, one of the biggest names in the UFC lightweight division, is married to Jolie Poirier. The couple has been married for over a decade now and has come a long way in their journey. They welcomed their baby daughter, Parker Noelle, in 2016. 

In fact, just a week before his UFC 195 bout against Joseph Duffy, Poirier found out his wife, Jolie was pregnant. That news sparked something inside him. Speaking to FOX Sports after the win, he revealed, “Honestly, man, I just found out my wife’s pregnant. It’s going to be my first child. I found out not too long ago, a week ago. So, it kind of put things in perspective already for me. In the past, I overthought things, cared too much, if it makes any sense. Fighting is who I am, it’s what I love to do and I am so passionate about it that it overwhelms me. But, lately I just said, you know what, I don’t care.”

That child turned out to be Parker Poirier. And since the very beginning, she’s been surrounded by the fight game, literally. In a chat with Megan Olivi ahead of UFC 302, Poirier recalled her birth vividly. ‘The Diamond’ shared, “The night she was born, August 20th, it was Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor 2. And, I mean, she was hours, hours she just entered the world, and we’re in there, watching it on my laptop. You know, and she was born into fighting.”

Fast forward to the event, and Parker was finally cage-side. For Poirier, it wasn’t just another fight it was a teaching moment. He said, “My daughter’s gonna be there, front row, for the first time ever. I want to show her that you can accomplish your dreams…I think this might be the last time I get a shot at raising that belt up in the air, and I just want her to see it.”

But the Octagon can be overwhelming, especially for a child. After the bout, a video of Parker crying in the crowd went viral. Poirier quickly rushed over, pulled her in for a hug, and asked if she was okay. They shared a tender father-daughter moment under the spotlight. Jolie stood by, comforting them both. It was a rare moment of vulnerability in a sport built on grit.

Poirier’s wife has also now become a prominent name in the world of MMA after she co-founded the Good Fight Foundation along with Poirier. The organization focuses on supporting various charitable causes and also gives back to the community. The couple is fairly active on social media and often posts pictures to keep their fans updated. Poirier has worked really hard to reach the top of the UFC and has seen a lot of failures in his 15-year-long career.

During most of his interviews, the 35-year-old credited his wife and conveyed, “I don’t think I would be as successful as I am business-wise or fight-wise. If she wasn’t in my life at such a young age. And I just realize that how much they mean to me and how happy I am when they are around. I need my girls, man,”. 

But ahead of his retirement bout, the Poirier family sent waves through the MMA sphere when they announced that they’ll be welcoming another member later this year

Dustin & Jolie Poirier are expecting a second child!

Following the announcement of Poirier’s retirement bout against Max Holloway at UFC 318, Jolie shared the news: the couple is expecting their second child in December.

She wrote on Instagram, “Fight news wasn’t the only secret we were keeping from you… WE’RE HAVING A BABY! Sweet P will be a BIG SISTER FINALLY,” The gender reveal came shortly after. This time, it’s a boy.

As Poirier prepares for one last war against Holloway, a man he’s already beaten twice before, the family grows behind the scenes. Holloway claimed the BMF title in jaw-dropping fashion at UFC 300, but Poirier has his own motivations heading into UFC 318. Fighting in New Orleans, close to home, and with another baby on the way? The script couldn’t be more poetic!