Get to know Parker Noelle, Dustin Poirier’s daughter and the heart of his world outside the octagon.
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier prepares for his retirement fight at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, a BMF Belt clash with rival Max Holloway. Whom he has already defeated twice in 2012 and 2019, and now a third one. Holloway won the BMF title by knocking out Justin Gaethje in April 2024.
Poirier, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of the UFC’s most respected veterans (30-9), made his debut in 2010 following the WEC merger. The former interim lightweight champion is best known for his back-to-back wins over Conor McGregor in 2021.
This pic of Dustin Poirier leaving the arena last year with his daughter in front of him 🥹
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 11, 2025
Poirier said that his previous fight was the first time she was ever front row to see him fight ❤️
Family is everything for 'The Diamond' 💎 #UFC318 pic.twitter.com/g1HOtq0hrh
Beyond the titles and accolades, Poirier is most proud of being a father. His daughter, Parker Noelle, born in 2016, remains a constant source of joy and motivation. Here’s a closer look at the little girl who lights up the fighter’s world.
Dustin Poirier’s daughter is Parker Noelle, born on August 20, 2016.
Just a week before his win over Joe Duffy at UFC 195 in January 2016, Poirier received life-changing news: his wife, Jolie, was pregnant. After the bout, he stated to a Fox reporter, “I just found out my wife is pregnant, it’s gonna be my first child. I found out not too long ago, like a week ago, so it kind of put things into perspective already for me.”
❤️Dustin Poirier talks with his daughter backstage after loss to Islam Makhachev:
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) July 12, 2025
"Nothing to cry about, baby. This is a celebration. Daddy’s living his dream.
🎥 @ufc pic.twitter.com/QsPzCS5HqS
That child, Parker Noelle Poirier, was born later that year and has been a constant source of inspiration for the UFC star ever since. Affectionately nicknamed “Sweet P,” Parker even has her own Instagram account, @sweetpnoelle, managed by her proud dad.
Jolie also regularly shares sweet family moments, including a heartfelt birthday post in 2022: “Wishing our beautiful, smart, kind-hearted baby girl the happiest birthday! We love you & are so proud of you, Parker!”
Dustin Poirier has announced that he and his wife are expecting their second child. 👧😅
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 28, 2025
Congratulations to Dustin and his family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MtMCNF4cmF
Now, nearly nine years old, Parker is getting ready to become a big sister. In April 2025, the Poiriers announced they were expecting their second child in December. “Fight news wasn’t the only secret we were keeping from you… WE’RE HAVING A BABY!” Jolie wrote. “Sweet P will be a BIG SISTER FINALLY.”
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mma I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.
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