Who is Dustin Poirier’s Wife Jolie Poirier? Relationship, Controversies & More

For years now, Dustin Poirier has been in the top ranks of UFC, impressing fans with amazing performances one after another. Often considered one of the best boxers of the UFC, Poirier is finally bidding farewell to the sport at UFC 318. ‘The Diamond’ will face the BMF champion Max Holloway, as his career comes full circle, in the main event in the city of New Orleans, which is not too far away from his hometown.

Although Dustin Poirier has kept a lot of fans fixated on his career and Octagon exploits, there’s always been a curiosity about his personal life. After all, he’s one of the biggest stars in the UFC who’s beaten some of the best in the business. And one of the key figures in Poirier’s personal life has been his wife, Jolie. So, let’s‌ get to know ‘The Diamond’s wife, as he sums up his highly decorated run in the sport.

How did Dustin & Jolie Poirier meet? 

Let’s start from the beginning. Dustin Poirier had a pretty rough childhood as his father had abandoned him and his mother after their divorce when he was just 5 years of age. As he grew up and became a UFC star, Jolie acted as Dustin’s rock and his primary support system after his mother. 

According to certain sources, the UFC star met Jolie Poirier for the first time while they were both in their high school years. Although Dustin dropped out of school after juvenile detention, he never left Jolie behind. The couple finally decided to tie the knot in September 2009, when ‘The Diamond’ was just 20 years of age. Dustin has never failed to mention how much of a key role his wife played in his life.

“When I was in juvenile detention — and me and her might not have been dating at the time — she was writing me letters every week,” Dustin Poirier stated on Outta Pocket with RGIII podcast. “Besides my mother, the only letters I was getting was [from] her, and when I got out of juvenile detention, she was there. She drove all the way out to watch me leave and stuff like that, and I was like, ‘I’m going to marry this girl.’”

Well, Dustin Poirier and his wife aren’t the only ones in their family. But before we get to that, let’s learn about Jolie’s family and her personal life.

Where is Jolie Poirier from? Ethnicity and background

Jolie Poirier, born Jolie Le Blanc to parents Teri and Carl Le Blanc, is also a Lafayette native, much like her husband, Dustin Poirier. Apart from her parents, Jolie also has a brother and a sister as siblings, named Javen and Jandy Le Blanc. The UFC’s star’s better half has become quite an avid follower of MMA, primarily due to being with ‘The Diamond’ for over a decade now.

When it comes to her roots, there isn’t much to speculate about, since details of her ethnicity and cultural heritage remain out of the public domain. Well, there’s the information when it comes to Dustin Poirier’s wife and her background. Now, let’s dive into the details of their own family because they have a little one as well.

How many kids do Dustin Poirier and Jolie Poirier have?

The UFC power couple had their first and only child to date on 14 August 2016, seven years after their marriage. They named her Parker Noelle. Poirier’s little one also adorns the social media profiles of both her father and her mother. Her name is also tattooed on the right side of her father’s chest.

‘The Diamond’ has been seen connecting to her over video calls multiple times to date. It won’t be wrong to say that he is a true family person in his time outside the UFC. He has also mentioned that his daughter has a special affinity towards the gym in his home, but also expressed how much she really means to him.

“My daughter- I want to have her a great life. I want her college to be paid for. I want her not to worry about things, I want to put her in the best position I can,” Dustin Poirier stated a few years ago. “That’s why I fight. Not only my daughter but my wife is an anchor for sure for me. 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.”

Jolie Poirier is certainly living a comfortable life, since her husband is one of the highest earners in the UFC. However, Dustin Poirier’s wife has a big bank account as well. So, let’s take a look at that front.

Jolie Poirier’s profession and net worth

Jolie Poirier works as the co-founder of the Good Fight Foundation, along with Dustin Poirier, which contributes to charities for various noble causes. The idea of starting this foundation took shape when the couple auctioned off some souvenirs related to the UFC star’s career. They wanted to give back to their hometown of Lafayette by raising a bit of money. Jolie is now the director and the VP of the organization.

Other than that, Dustin Poirier’s wife also co-owns a boutique wine shop, named Marcello’s Wine Market. The other half belongs to her husband, as they bought and manage it together. Jolie shared a post on Instagram in 2023, stating, “Hop on over to Marcello’s for all of your Easter weekend needs,” and encouraging fans to visit her store.

According to many sources, Jolie Well, as much as we know about Dustin Poirier and his wife, she’s also been in a few controversies, primarily stemming from her husband’s line of work. And yes, if you’re wondering what that is, it’s the incident with Conor McGregor at UFC 264.

Jolie Poirier’s controversies: Conor McGregor & more

As Conor McGregor lost his last UFC fight in 2021 to Dustin Poirier in their trilogy, ‘The Diamond’ won the rivalry that started in 2014. But that wasn’t the only thing people were talking about that night. Prior to the fight, ‘The Notorious’ shared a screenshot of a DM request from Poirier’s wife on Instagram. The message appeared to be hidden, as McGregor took aim at ‘The Diamond’ with that tweet.

While we don’t know what was actually written in the message, some fans believe that Conor McGregor may have crossed the line with that tweet. But things got even more wild when the Irishman yelled, “Your wife is in me DMs. Hey baby, hit me up. I’ll chat to you later on,” indicating that the loss didn’t sit all too well for him.

Well, other than that, there’s been no major controversy surrounding Dustin Poirier’s wife, as they’ve been enjoying life together with their daughter. Jolie has been a constant in her husband’s fights, and there’s no doubt that she’ll be there when he closes the chapter of his UFC career at UFC 318. Well, what do you think? Drop your comments below.