Dustin Poirier’s dedication to MMA is so profound, it became a part of his daughter’s life right from day one. Recalling the night his daughter Parker was born, Poirier shared a story that truly showcases his passion for the sport. While most new dads would be absorbed in the thrill of their newborn and supporting their recovering spouse, Poirier went a different route—turning the delivery room into an impromptu fight-watch party mere hours after his daughter made her grand entrance into the world.
For avid MMA followers, UFC 202 was a landmark event. The rematch pitting Conor McGregor against Nate Diaz was undeniably one of the most eagerly awaited clashes in UFC’s storied history. For someone like Poirier, missing out on it wasn’t even a consideration, irrespective of a momentous personal occasion coinciding with the fight.
In a recent chat, Poirier said, “[Parker] was born into fighting, so it’s not a big deal to her like it is to other people,” reflecting on how his daughter takes his passion in stride.
The night of Parker’s birth in a Boca hospital coincided with the epic rematch between McGregor and Diaz. According to Poirier, just hours after his wife, Jolie, gave birth to their daughter, he reimagined their hospital room into a bustling fight night scene. He chuckled as he recounted, “Oh, so look—my wife is like four or five hours after giving labor, and I’ve got the laptop up, I’m renting pay-per-view, food’s getting sent up to the hospital, and I’ve got a fight party on her first day, bro.”
Imagine this scene: Jolie is recuperating in her hospital bed, and there’s Poirier, eyes glued to a laptop screen, engrossed in the intense face-off between McGregor and Diaz. Meanwhile, it was as if they were at home hosting a get-together, with food being delivered nonstop, despite the unique setting of a delivery room. Only someone as openly passionate as Poirier could carry this off.
Dustin Poirier, who holds two TKO victories over Conor McGregor, was set to square off against Nate Diaz at one point. Unfortunately, an injury put a pin in that highly anticipated bout.
In this candid story about blending family milestones with professional passions, Poirier’s enthusiasm and love for MMA are as evident as ever.
