Dustin Poirier might be nearing the end of his journey as a mixed martial artist at his next outing against Max Holloway at UFC 318, in front of his home audience in New Orleans, Louisiana. But there’s more than just his amazing career to celebrate. The former interim 155lbs champ has always felt grateful to have a family that sticks by his side. He never misses a moment to show appreciation for their amazing support through setbacks and to celebrate the countless victories in his life.
This was pretty evident when ‘The Diamond’ said this after his UFC 302 loss to Islam Makhachev. “I was fighting to be the world champion. What else am I fighting for? Just to fight for the thrill – because I am addicted to it, no doubt … for the money? I’m good. Me and my family are good. I don’t need the money. Money is great, but my health is first.”
‘The Diamond’ has consistently thanked his wife, Jolie, for being a safe haven throughout his career, and his 9-year-old daughter, Parker Poirier, for bringing joy to his journey. And this happiness is about to get a huge boost as the power couple is set to welcome another ‘little diamond’ to their family.
Jolie shared a picture on her Instagram account about a week ago, captioning, “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 Poirier family is even more excited as they prepare to welcome a baby boy, something especially meaningful, as it’s been 30 years since a boy was last born in the family.
Poirier, along with his wife and daughter, took part in a heartwarming gender reveal ceremony to celebrate. Uploading a very sweet photo of her family on Instagram, Jolie Poirier wrote, “We’re having a baby BOY! The last baby boy Poirier born was 30 years ago, so our family is beyond excited!!! The name will live on. Thank you to all of our friends & family who made it to our gender reveal Sunday.”
After they revealed the big news, the MMA world poured in with well wishes for Poirier and his family. Most of the reactions were incredibly wholesome, filled with love and excitement, along with a few positively funny banters about ‘Mini Dustin’. Also, some famous personalities chimed in with their congratulations, making the moment even more special. So, let’s take a look at some of the best reactions.
Fans show their love to Dustin Poirier and his wife’s announcement of welcoming a baby boy
Theo Von was among the first famous personalities to send love and prayers to Dustin and his family, simply writing, “Amen.” Soon after, UFC strawweight fighter Mackenzie Dern reacted with enthusiasm, commenting, “Woohoooo!! You will have the best of both worlds! Congrats!!!” A user beautifully called him a blessing and wrote, “OMG a mini Dustin!! What a blessing.” From there, fans flooded the comments with heartfelt messages, most of them filled with warm “Congratulations” and excitement for the Poirier family.
The baby boy hasn’t even arrived yet, but fans are already picturing him as a future champion. One user confidently wrote, “Next UFC Champion,” while another provided a timeline, writing, “Lil dude’s gonna be the lightweight champ in 27 years, just watch.” Taking the banter a step further, a fan even predicted a generational clash, “He’s gonna fight Conor’s son,” followed by a bit of advice, “You gotta train him good.”
The heartfelt messages from fans kept pouring in. One user sweetly commented, “Little Diamond being made! Congrats!” But perhaps the most touching message came from a fan who wrote, “Little buddy will grow up to be an amazing man! Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Poirier.” What made this comment stand out was its simplicity and sincerity. The user wasn’t hoping for a future champion, just a great human being in ‘Little Diamond.’
That being said, what do you feel about Dustin Poirier and his family welcoming a baby boy after 30 years? Also, which reaction caught your eye the most? Please let us know your thoughts by commenting below!
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