Dustin Poirier reflects on Dan Hooker fight, future plans | ESPN MMA

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Dustin Poirier speaks with ESPN MMA’s Ariel Helwani about how he’s feeling after his 5-round battle vs. Dan Hooker at #UFCVegas4. “The Diamond” says he loved fighting in an empty arena and would be fine doing that the rest of his career. Poirier also (15:27) reacts to the comments Khabib Nurmagomedov made after the fight and how after his 2014 loss to Conor McGregor he changed his perspective, which made him happy and stronger overall.
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  • @hagakureistheway8651
    @hagakureistheway86513 жыл бұрын

    no one can deny Dustin is a real class act, top man much respect.

  • @KMY-te9xp

    @KMY-te9xp

    3 жыл бұрын

    for sure wish the kids would strive to be like dustin rather than people like conor McGregor

  • @chadblakley930

    @chadblakley930

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hard to not cheer for Dustin.

  • @Matias-su6li

    @Matias-su6li

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is the man 💪💎

  • @OdinSonne

    @OdinSonne

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to be the 666th upvote

  • @shawnnguyen9538

    @shawnnguyen9538

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every aspect of him is top notch. Inside/ outside of cage, personality, generosity to savagery is commendable

  • @alextaulbee2284
    @alextaulbee22843 жыл бұрын

    Such a genuine dude... the world needs more people like Dustin

  • @bes03c

    @bes03c

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would trust him to babysit my kids.

  • @Vikn01

    @Vikn01

    3 жыл бұрын

    We would be lucky if there were more fighters like him. Past few years I never count him out. He's the only guy I don't totally count out against Khabib. He is an incredible representation of the sport...up there with Nunes, DC, and Stipe.

  • @katzenjammer505

    @katzenjammer505

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more. That has to be one of the best interviews I've watched on this show in a long time.

  • @ccmmrrnn

    @ccmmrrnn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Vikn01 Don't forget Thug Rose, not at all the kind of thug we think of.

  • @InLikeS1n
    @InLikeS1n3 жыл бұрын

    When Dustin lost to Khabib, he said “when times are good be grateful, when times are tough be graceful” (or something very similar). I never forgot that; I think of that quote any time I’m dealing with stress.

  • @peterquirke2548

    @peterquirke2548

    3 жыл бұрын

    You clearly did forget ahahah

  • @RawDogTV

    @RawDogTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    He didn't say that. Get the words right man

  • @naomizimik6202

    @naomizimik6202

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @poatan6304

    @poatan6304

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said bro

  • @user-hh2is9kg9j
    @user-hh2is9kg9j3 жыл бұрын

    I want the Diamond to be a champion before he retires.

  • @retiredtidepodeater3339

    @retiredtidepodeater3339

    3 жыл бұрын

    Casual alert! Casual alert! He already has been a champion.

  • @joeye7518

    @joeye7518

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Johnny Toast interim champs earn the same benefits as world champs do. Yes, he was a champ.

  • @retiredtidepodeater3339

    @retiredtidepodeater3339

    3 жыл бұрын

    @W Baldwin I would imagine it's the same type of illiterate "weirdo" who gives fighters corny nick names and who doesn't know how to spell the word "money". 🤡 You maddddddddd? 😂

  • @d-monicsteezy4979

    @d-monicsteezy4979

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interim Champion is a world Champion. He beat a sitting World Champ to earn the belt too. So in all senses of the word champion he was a champion.

  • @colealia7988

    @colealia7988

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why are so many people in this thread morons? Interim champ is NOT the same as undisputed champ. It’s effectively a glorified number 1 contender. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still an achievement, but Poirier wasn’t THE lightweight champion.

  • @mrbrmb23
    @mrbrmb233 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is becoming a lot of people"s favorite fighter;including mine.

  • @martinnotorious1357

    @martinnotorious1357

    3 жыл бұрын

    @David Barton McGregor destroyed him in one round😁

  • @Pumpkinmountain

    @Pumpkinmountain

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@martinnotorious1357 khabib destroyed McGregor continuously for 4 rounds 😂😂😂

  • @johnmerrick8918

    @johnmerrick8918

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he’s a very genuine guy

  • @lolwut9226

    @lolwut9226

    3 жыл бұрын

    Martin Notorious McGregor tapped in a championship fight

  • @martinnotorious1357

    @martinnotorious1357

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lolwut9226 I no I watched it😂

  • @kainkabil6393
    @kainkabil63933 жыл бұрын

    ariel: FOTY Dustin? Dustin: watch again Joanna's fight.... pure class and humble.

  • @ElijahIsMe

    @ElijahIsMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most genuine and humble fighters in the ufc, even just in general as a human. I hope he gets the belt before his career is done

  • @elos6313

    @elos6313

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen.

  • @FT-827-

    @FT-827-

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which minute bro

  • @zakman9209

    @zakman9209

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's just cause she's a teammate

  • @illmindofmitch4172

    @illmindofmitch4172

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FT-827- right at the end

  • @4sername
    @4sername3 жыл бұрын

    “My foot was a balloon.” - Dustin McGregor, 2020

  • @Maartun

    @Maartun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin '' The Diamond'' McGregooooooooooooooooooooooor

  • @Quiron1985

    @Quiron1985

    3 жыл бұрын

    2minutes in, when he said it, I started scrolling the comments for this. :D

  • @dariuslancaster2707

    @dariuslancaster2707

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooooooooo underrated comment

  • @user-ll4cj2gl2v

    @user-ll4cj2gl2v

    3 жыл бұрын

    Loool 🤣😂

  • @johnr8537

    @johnr8537

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @shahidsediqi5430
    @shahidsediqi54303 жыл бұрын

    Man real sees real Dustin literally had no problem with saying he lost the first 2 rounds to him.

  • @fochiqui

    @fochiqui

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t stand fighters that are delusional

  • @JohnSmith-pg9ns

    @JohnSmith-pg9ns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Connor would have came up with all sorts of excuses

  • @penayecyrille9405

    @penayecyrille9405

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ferguson too lol

  • @naomizimik6202

    @naomizimik6202

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea...Kudos to him for that...👍 👏👏👏

  • @2oozedae
    @2oozedae3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never been a bigger Poirier fan than after watching this interview

  • @pecfree

    @pecfree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Honest and cool to the core

  • @timjkoala7556

    @timjkoala7556

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm the same mate, just an honest and down to earth guy who leaves it all in the cage.

  • @Rocatagliata25

    @Rocatagliata25

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wao what a casual, people like you that give more credit to the way how a fighter talk than the way he fights makes the sport a total circus, that's Why Colby acts like he acts, same thing with Cejudo and guys like that. Ya'll casuals make me sick.

  • @danielwhitehead9343

    @danielwhitehead9343

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rocatagliata25 You do realise that being a fan of someone and appreciating their skill set are two completely different things right?

  • @Highnz57

    @Highnz57

    3 жыл бұрын

    Been a favorite since Fightville. Like 2010 or '11. Poirier hasn't changed much since then either. Glad that he's getting more and more recognition.

  • @brown6532
    @brown65323 жыл бұрын

    A UFC fighter you can't hate. I really hope he becomes a champ one day.

  • @bigbeef123

    @bigbeef123

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where were you for UFC 236?

  • @Unexpectedthings007

    @Unexpectedthings007

    3 жыл бұрын

    Khabib man he is the goat it's very hard to pass through him

  • @brown6532

    @brown6532

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bigbeef123 Interim champ is a glorified number one contender

  • @user-nu6vq1su4k

    @user-nu6vq1su4k

    3 жыл бұрын

    My prediction is that Gaetjhe gets the win over Khabib and then Poirier beats Gaetjhe again. Khabib isn’t training at his usual gym plus his father is ill and I feel like this could negatively affect his performance against Gaetjhe. Gaetjhe is Khabibs toughest opponent yet, stylistically, and is coming into this fight super confident after that win against Ferguson.

  • @Unexpectedthings007

    @Unexpectedthings007

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@user-nu6vq1su4k I don't think so man gaethje is gonna suffer a 3rd round submission loss

  • @wolveriner2322
    @wolveriner23223 жыл бұрын

    Just like Khabib said, Dustin is a REAL MAN!!!! The guy is such a class act!! Much love diamond 💎 🙏🏼

  • @leonguyen5791
    @leonguyen57913 жыл бұрын

    "My foot was a balloon." "Let's talk now." Dustin Mcgregor Nurmagomedov

  • @5j1kfamilyYouTube
    @5j1kfamilyYouTube3 жыл бұрын

    Dustins foot is a balloon Connors foot was a balloon, let’s book this foot balloon bout

  • @evandurantgotameanjumpshot

    @evandurantgotameanjumpshot

    3 жыл бұрын

    ME FOOT WAS A BALLOON ARIEL

  • @kalocaploc124

    @kalocaploc124

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gonna have to force Herb Dean to step on a lego before the fight. Can't have regular size feet inside that octagon during that fight.

  • @sulbul64

    @sulbul64

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mojahed Fudailat gonna have a field day with that

  • @johncharlton199

    @johncharlton199

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make the fight Dana!

  • @muss2055

    @muss2055

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@evandurantgotameanjumpshot ME TOES CAME OUT OF THE SOCKET

  • @tristan8823
    @tristan88233 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is quickly becoming the most respectable guy in the entire sport.

  • @therooffairy5979

    @therooffairy5979

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Red Ensign! Sup brother>?

  • @platinumbrick6

    @platinumbrick6

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah you just been sleeping on the diamond

  • @naomizimik6202

    @naomizimik6202

    2 жыл бұрын

    And he deserves it!

  • @Izumabakumatsu
    @Izumabakumatsu3 жыл бұрын

    Brings tears to my eyes when I see him with his spirit back like this, as compared to him thinking he was gonna retire after his lost. We love you Diamond.

  • @rohitmahali
    @rohitmahali3 жыл бұрын

    Haven't heard a more honest person than him ever. He just talks his heart out. No filters. What's in his heart is on his mouth.

  • @davestephensjr7268

    @davestephensjr7268

    3 жыл бұрын

    For real tho. Well said brother.

  • @rohitmahali

    @rohitmahali

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ahmad yeah like kicking Ferguson's belt?

  • @rohitmahali

    @rohitmahali

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ahmad Ferguson doesn't deserve to be respected but the belt does. Khabib disrespected the belt.

  • @rohitmahali

    @rohitmahali

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ahmad if kicking the belt isn't disrespecting it, then you are the one who should get his facts checked.

  • @rohitmahali

    @rohitmahali

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ahmad this is Dustin's interview, I am Dustin's fan, I said good things about my favourite, from where did your Khabib come? No one asked you about Khabib. Take your khabib and go somewhere else.

  • @jcom1124
    @jcom11243 жыл бұрын

    Bruce buffer should introduce this man as the king of Lafayette Dustin the diamond poirier

  • @lightskinoso295

    @lightskinoso295

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah or the pride of the bayou

  • @colbyjohnson3793

    @colbyjohnson3793

    3 жыл бұрын

    King of Lafayette could arguably be DC too lol

  • @lowlowseesee

    @lowlowseesee

    3 жыл бұрын

    thats beautiful

  • @jcom1124

    @jcom1124

    3 жыл бұрын

    Colby Johnson absolutely

  • @sumsolution5113

    @sumsolution5113

    3 жыл бұрын

    You mean the King of North Lafayette

  • @JEG69
    @JEG693 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is one of the greatest UFC fighters in history, future hall of fame 💎

  • @Xenamos

    @Xenamos

    3 жыл бұрын

    He really is. His resume is incredibly strong and he ALWAYS comes to scrap.

  • @JS-cg4ji

    @JS-cg4ji

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t say one of the greatest but definitely elite

  • @blessntd

    @blessntd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JS-cg4ji definitely one of the greatest just for his record, the opponents he's faced, his weight class, and the era of his weight class with all the best of the best fighting at the same time in that weight class. any of the top 10 in the light weight division in this era are one of the greatest fighters of all time for mma.

  • @BeanTownOG

    @BeanTownOG

    3 жыл бұрын

    Big facts he deff top 5 Best lWs ever

  • @Xenamos

    @Xenamos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JS-cg4ji I don't think he's saying he's in the GOAT conversation but he's certainly not just another "elite" fighter. Look at his resume and amount of fights. Definitely one of the best to ever do it in the UFC.

  • @DarkPhantomSky
    @DarkPhantomSky3 жыл бұрын

    When he said "I wanna be there for my daughter...forever." I actually felt that. But can only second all the other people here: He seems to be a great guy for real.

  • @bloodstriper3649
    @bloodstriper36493 жыл бұрын

    Not only is this kid a monster in the cage, he's an upstanding, sincere sportsman. He's the kind of fighter the UFC needs as a champ representing his weight division.

  • @naomizimik6202

    @naomizimik6202

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree..👍

  • @user-vo4ey2ob9x
    @user-vo4ey2ob9x3 жыл бұрын

    How can't you like this guy? Pure as a diamond

  • @raysup

    @raysup

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, but that's not how "can't" is used lol. Translation: "How can not you like this guy?"

  • @yowhatsmyname

    @yowhatsmyname

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely got an all-round game.

  • @deez3063

    @deez3063

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@raysup lmaoo. Still wrong grammar, but nice try! It should be: “how can you NOT like this guy?” 🤣

  • @raysup

    @raysup

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@deez3063 No shit...I was spelling out "can't" in the context of a sentence to show how it doesn't work. I know the correct grammar.

  • @MuhammadAbdullah-yy9dp
    @MuhammadAbdullah-yy9dp3 жыл бұрын

    Conor McGregor:My foot was a balloon Dustin Poirier:My foot is swollen like a balloon Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 2 is the fight to make and should be made

  • @uchikage6585

    @uchikage6585

    3 жыл бұрын

    No point he’s already been ko, rather see Dan vs Connor or Dustin vs tony or dan vs tony, but the bigger question is where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this

  • @StayCool1234

    @StayCool1234

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@uchikage6585 also just how good is Conor Mcgregor?

  • @nananick1

    @nananick1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin can not eat so many punches of Connor he will fall

  • @blade643

    @blade643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Uchikage no Dan vs Conor. That doesn’t work

  • @karlopernar4791

    @karlopernar4791

    3 жыл бұрын

    Conor is irelevant, doesn't want to fight dangerous guys anymore. He is a spoiled brat that's mad because the UFC doesn't grant his wishes anymore. Could have fought Tony but he quickly became a Mcnuggets, same goes fore the Gaethje fight that he didn't want...

  • @crayb89
    @crayb893 жыл бұрын

    Dustin would make an INCREDIBLE CHAMPION! I hope he gets the 155 strap!

  • @robertjack1580

    @robertjack1580

    3 жыл бұрын

    He already did lol. But sadly lost it against Khabib. Hope he gets the title again but chances are low let’s be real

  • @renerivera3258

    @renerivera3258

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robertjack1580 it all depends on gathje vs khabib if gathje wins dustin is getting that fight and no doubt he beats gathje again

  • @justinjones5388

    @justinjones5388

    3 жыл бұрын

    He deserves it so much!! I think he will get it done

  • @robertjack1580

    @robertjack1580

    3 жыл бұрын

    rene rivera honestly I think Dustin would beat Justin again. But there’s no way I see Justin beating Khabib. It’s mma anything can happen but this one I can’t imagine happening

  • @Denythematrix
    @Denythematrix3 жыл бұрын

    The humility he expresses makes me want to do the same. The dude is infectious! Love u brother!

  • @Unriven
    @Unriven3 жыл бұрын

    “My foot is swollen like a balloon.” - Dustin Poirier and Conor Mcgregor

  • @AbelR91

    @AbelR91

    3 жыл бұрын

    11:35 "it's just business "

  • @thepolticalone961

    @thepolticalone961

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AbelR91 Dustin stealing all of Connors lines

  • @taqii1307

    @taqii1307

    3 жыл бұрын

    The khabib curse

  • @mikey420ful

    @mikey420ful

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin Mcgregor

  • @joegepately3813

    @joegepately3813

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin fought to the death, McGregor QUIT! There is a HuuuuuuuuuuuuuGe Difference.....

  • @Fernando-xf2mb
    @Fernando-xf2mb3 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t seen improvement from a fighter as much as Dustin. His boxing and striking in general is incredible in there. And heart on another level.

  • @mikesliff

    @mikesliff

    3 жыл бұрын

    Uhhhh... Gaethje, anyone?

  • @vsingh8078

    @vsingh8078

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's been training with Masvidal and I could definitely see some things Dustin has taken out Masvidals book, which is great thing.

  • @choprino1639

    @choprino1639

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vsingh8078 crisp body kick just like jorge

  • @zrod6348

    @zrod6348

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mike Sliff Dustin knocked him out lol

  • @jessehandel8662

    @jessehandel8662

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vsingh8078 they have been training together for years, it's not something new

  • @shubhamgupta6565
    @shubhamgupta65653 жыл бұрын

    “It’s just business” and “my foot was a balloon” - Conor and Dustin

  • @tinanikkillz8570

    @tinanikkillz8570

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well conors was a balloon. Dustin foot IS a balloon

  • @goodfellas1001

    @goodfellas1001

    3 жыл бұрын

    Difference is that wasn't an excuse. It was the damage he took from his opponent.

  • @CIrylgAnee

    @CIrylgAnee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Straight out of the socket

  • @SK-ns6sl

    @SK-ns6sl

    3 жыл бұрын

    But WHAT a difference between them! One's a diamond and the other's an alcoholic

  • @hofifut
    @hofifut3 жыл бұрын

    5 minutes into this interview, and you know poirier's answering every question with 100% honesty. No doubt, this guy is GSP with about 90% of GSP's track record. Amazing Poirier came from his background to the person he is now. Amazing guy

  • @NeoValeTudo

    @NeoValeTudo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never winning the title is 90% of 11 title fight wins? Ok

  • @desean3402
    @desean34023 жыл бұрын

    There is no non title holder I root for more than this dude. Just a classy cat and I hope he gets a belt soon

  • @dariennelouise1566

    @dariennelouise1566

    3 жыл бұрын

    bmcgmusic they stated that of the fighters who don’t hold a title, they root for this one the most not that there was any issue or anything like that But good day bro 👌🏻

  • @tamie341

    @tamie341

    3 жыл бұрын

    Max Holloway is the most likeavle fighter tho

  • @tp2684
    @tp26843 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Kiwi and bias Hooker fan but this dude is awesome as well inside and outside the ring, have always enjoyed watching him

  • @TheIronSuitor

    @TheIronSuitor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Churr straight up. Both men are proper class.

  • @DunstonCheckin
    @DunstonCheckin3 жыл бұрын

    I used to not be a fan of Dustin. Now he's one of my favorite fighters. Such a class act and a showman. He's not old school, he just has honor in spades.

  • @sedaw3261
    @sedaw32613 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible human being. Bless your heart Dustin

  • @rihardspeters
    @rihardspeters3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is a hall of famer in my book say what you want

  • @TravisTrilla

    @TravisTrilla

    3 жыл бұрын

    No doubt 100 percent great at LW

  • @JabezMadFlavor

    @JabezMadFlavor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely no doubt!

  • @cocolicious2844
    @cocolicious28443 жыл бұрын

    Only fighter to say yes when asked if he watched the fight.

  • @MixYourWay
    @MixYourWay2 жыл бұрын

    Watching this again after over a year and still love how honest he was about the damage and harsh ride Dan took him. Dude's something else.

  • @humanbeing75
    @humanbeing753 жыл бұрын

    Such a great interview. Such a good guy, class act to the highest degree.

  • @DavidVega-tc8hi
    @DavidVega-tc8hi3 жыл бұрын

    13:30 he definitely learned from khabib when Dustin had him on the ground in the 5th you saw that Dagestan hand tie and the leg wrap Dustin was doing on dan those are khabib moves 😂

  • @codymachado

    @codymachado

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I noticed that too

  • @codymachado

    @codymachado

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not as well as khabib though.

  • @5555juli

    @5555juli

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@codymachado what does it matter, what it matters is if it worked

  • @TheUcHiHaMaD

    @TheUcHiHaMaD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@codymachado still worked

  • @codymachado

    @codymachado

    3 жыл бұрын

    Juliano ilDurazzano just saying khabib has insane wrestling skills that’s all

  • @pecfree
    @pecfree3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin IS such a nice honest guy. He came a long way. I wish they give him the Conor fight

  • @CrackinBeer

    @CrackinBeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Conor already knocked him out

  • @omairshaikhh

    @omairshaikhh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CrackinBeer yeah like 8 years ago and that too at 145

  • @dw7280

    @dw7280

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@omairshaikhh why would the result be any different in a rematch ?

  • @Mike_Litsbig

    @Mike_Litsbig

    3 жыл бұрын

    D W you should watch Serra vs GSP

  • @harryfleming6575

    @harryfleming6575

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mike_Litsbig let's be real, dustin is good but conor is on a different level at this point.

  • @neilmacdonald6637
    @neilmacdonald66373 жыл бұрын

    Ariel :How you feeling? Dustin: I'm busted up man I love it. I love an honest guy who comes out of a war like that and doesn't need to pretend like he's just taken a few scuffs

  • @spacet1me
    @spacet1me3 жыл бұрын

    Literally the most genuine and at least from public interview records, a nice, person overall. Definitely wish him well on his future fights and career. Like Tyson said, fighting is not a tough man sport, it's a thinking man's game.

  • @Xformat01
    @Xformat013 жыл бұрын

    I do say, Mr. Dustin has become my favorite fighter these days. Love his attitude towards other people.

  • @hphenderson85
    @hphenderson853 жыл бұрын

    I like Poirier and its good to hear some honesty on how he felt at the end of the 2nd round and how he felt after the fight. Most fighters these days are like 'nah they didn't hurt me, I feel great'

  • @misterb.s.8745

    @misterb.s.8745

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes.. you're selling yourself short if you don't acknowledge that you faced & overcame challenges.

  • @zedzdead7768
    @zedzdead77683 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate you Dustin, a real gem, the diamond. Love seeing you supporting schools, something that personally means allot to me. Keep on being you, much love for you brother.

  • @timr5185
    @timr51853 жыл бұрын

    Him between rounds after the 3rd I think saying, "I'm having a blast" showed how much heart he has and really does love the sport truly and doesn't just say that. Such a respectable and talented man 💎👊

  • @KenTronico
    @KenTronico3 жыл бұрын

    They need to pay him 1million per fight base pay, he is always in wars and at the highest of the division

  • @johnboylan3832

    @johnboylan3832

    3 жыл бұрын

    DP is a great guy, but is not bringing in a million in gate or in PPV, so why would he get paid that much?

  • @SubjectiveFunny

    @SubjectiveFunny

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnboylan3832 do you think every footballer brings in 23 million + each? stop looking at it as these guys carrying the entire sport on their shoulders, the UFC should be doing that. This guy deserves MORE than 1 million if you as me!

  • @saltysax81

    @saltysax81

    3 жыл бұрын

    All main event fighter's should be getting a million minimum! A class act , a true warrior, a top lightweight, and a genuine guy, deserves a heck of a lot more .. With companies like Reebok and ESPN funding the UFC, this million is a small percentage of total revenue. 18% is fighter pay. That includes USADA costs.. so basically fighter pay is a joke ..

  • @smac919

    @smac919

    3 жыл бұрын

    KennethPlays everyone in the ufc should be making atleast 40k & 40k. Bottom card prelims. If there was a fighters union, that would be happening as a minimum payment. You should be able to fight 3 times a year as a ufc fighter and make atleast 100k after taxes, training camp payments, coaching payments, etc etc.

  • @andreasgran903

    @andreasgran903

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ufc is monster ugly against their fighters.

  • @Spliro
    @Spliro3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin vs Conor, Oliveira vs Ferguson. Make that happen Edit:Everyone is saying conor is retired, do you really believe that? He wants to fight with a Gate. And other people are saying that conor doesn’t take rematches, do you guys forget about Nate Diaz? If conor wants the fight with the winner of Khabib vs Gaethje, he needs to fight one more time because the cerrone win was not a No.1 Contender fight

  • @chalcodelvolga8800

    @chalcodelvolga8800

    3 жыл бұрын

    Charles Oliveira? Both are similar physically

  • @pommemelon7026

    @pommemelon7026

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tony deserves a title eliminator

  • @Spliro

    @Spliro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chalco del Volga wouldn’t that be interesting

  • @Spliro

    @Spliro

    3 жыл бұрын

    chris Bronson i agree that’s why i think him vs Ferguson makes a lot of sense to see if Tony can still win a title

  • @gurpinderjohal337

    @gurpinderjohal337

    3 жыл бұрын

    No Tony vs Dustin

  • @Arthur_StJohn
    @Arthur_StJohn3 жыл бұрын

    Wow this guy is as real and genuine as they come. He's right there as one of my favorite fighter now along with Thug Rose as my favorite female fighter. Hope this guy gets to hand one to Nurmagomedov some day.

  • @eslamel-geddawy2875
    @eslamel-geddawy28753 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is such a great and honorable human being. Hearing him talking so faithfully about his life and experiences is so heartwarming. Love him to bits.

  • @mr.shaikhhh
    @mr.shaikhhh3 жыл бұрын

    The King Of Lafayette! What a beautiful, humble man Dustin Poirier is! A complete man, has had his highs, has had his low's but has kept going. Really does justice to his nickname - The diamond.

  • @oscaralhito
    @oscaralhito3 жыл бұрын

    After listening Mike Perry. Dustin sounds like Einstein!

  • @norm1233

    @norm1233

    3 жыл бұрын

    Especially with your Grammer.

  • @rhysdurbin5180

    @rhysdurbin5180

    3 жыл бұрын

    Norm 😂 Ruthless

  • @Krasno-

    @Krasno-

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@norm1233 Grammar*. He's most likely Portuguese/Brazilian and English is his second or third language. MikePerryIsABum.

  • @simonmasson8033

    @simonmasson8033

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Krasno- smart

  • @dannymilne4681
    @dannymilne46813 жыл бұрын

    Much Respect to the way Dustin conducts himself, both in and out of the octagon. Congratulations Dustin on a great win. Hooker is a formidable opponent.

  • @eburgess5655
    @eburgess56553 жыл бұрын

    Watching in the uk and what a honest humble guy Dustin his. Definitely my favourite fighter at the moment and hope he can achieve his goal of becoming champ. Roll model fair many fighters. Respect

  • @stonecold316339
    @stonecold3163393 жыл бұрын

    Poirier isn't my favorite fighter. I was rooting for Khabib, McGregor, Gaethje and the Korean Zombie when they fought but man I really hope Poirier wins the title one day. He deserves it more than anyone imo.

  • @largestarmsgreatestcharm8231

    @largestarmsgreatestcharm8231

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin has matured a lot in the past few years and has quickly become one of the most likeable fighters in the game. He is so genuine and is a good role model for anyone, fighter or not.

  • @najib9093

    @najib9093

    3 жыл бұрын

    The interim title may not be very significant on paper but he beat a P4P top 5 world champion to win it.

  • @theemperor4901

    @theemperor4901

    3 жыл бұрын

    Khabib McGregor And Tony would give Dustin problems always

  • @cave129
    @cave1293 жыл бұрын

    The UFC needs to pay there fighters better.

  • @10use
    @10use3 жыл бұрын

    Sick Interview... Liked all the candid info Dustin dropped. Such a calm killer of a fighter.

  • @PanjshirAfg
    @PanjshirAfg3 жыл бұрын

    A true definition of a champion have so much respect for Dustin such an humble and kind and real guy. very happy for him fully deserving win

  • @thetriggeredvegan3051
    @thetriggeredvegan30513 жыл бұрын

    As a new UFC watcher, I think Poirier is one of the best guys to root for. I hope he earns his way to another title shot.

  • @NikulPrasad

    @NikulPrasad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome

  • @CarlJames10

    @CarlJames10

    3 жыл бұрын

    As you keep watching youll love the real/geniune ones alot more my dude! Thats forsure. Welcome aboard my brotha

  • @rickybaker2223

    @rickybaker2223

    3 жыл бұрын

    Khabib smash Dustin

  • @TerryTruthseeker

    @TerryTruthseeker

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should watch fightville. Dustin documentary when he was young.

  • @werts2430
    @werts24303 жыл бұрын

    You can't dislike Dustin, this guy is a legend

  • @chrissindos7755
    @chrissindos77553 жыл бұрын

    Wow Dustin's gotta be one of the most humble and respectful fighters out there! Hope to see him get another chance at the title in the future 🤞

  • @chrislodge7437
    @chrislodge74373 жыл бұрын

    Diamond I've always respected you as a human and a fighter. Watched you grow...you're a legit MMA fighter. Congrats for your realness!!!! And W

  • @prabhathpshetty7854
    @prabhathpshetty78543 жыл бұрын

    Dustin you are something else man, so much positivity...

  • @s4squatch1
    @s4squatch13 жыл бұрын

    99.9% of all other humans would still be in hospital now.

  • @Xenamos

    @Xenamos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Le Monke Yeah you would just be in a coffin instead

  • @Rezzing

    @Rezzing

    3 жыл бұрын

    I be on the beach sippin MAI TAIS

  • @krishnatibrewal565

    @krishnatibrewal565

    3 жыл бұрын

    its TONY time bi****s

  • @saugatbhandari425

    @saugatbhandari425

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Xenamos haha what a reply. Epic✌

  • @user-eq6uy3ok2b

    @user-eq6uy3ok2b

    3 жыл бұрын

    Id be dead!!!!

  • @CarlJames10
    @CarlJames103 жыл бұрын

    I've always loved Dustin! Such a great man and role model. As real as they get.. Much love and respect for Dustin. Stay blessed my dude.

  • @iCRYO_PSL
    @iCRYO_PSL3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin has given some of the best athletic and fighting performances in UFC history. His demeanor and gratitude are amazing and world class. Hes got great things ahead. This is just the first step.

  • @Crowned_king95
    @Crowned_king953 жыл бұрын

    The Ninja Turtles mug is what makes you a real champ, Dustin 👍🏽

  • @dangrange4150

    @dangrange4150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeees

  • @too_sturdy

    @too_sturdy

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's a beast for sure. 🤙

  • @sufiway007

    @sufiway007

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's your favorite? Mine is Micheal Angelo 😁

  • @kentuckyblugrass
    @kentuckyblugrass3 жыл бұрын

    Love this guy man. "I was admiring my work...Taking pictures." 😂 What a great fight.

  • @SUNshine-uu8hs
    @SUNshine-uu8hs3 жыл бұрын

    So honest with his answering questions....so refreshing to see and hear .

  • @bush600r2
    @bush600r23 жыл бұрын

    Good on you Dustin, your a good respectful decent guy, thanks for keeping it real. To see your helping out the less fortunate is something really commendable. Many people could learn alot from you. Congratulations on the win👍

  • @cagataycakmak2280
    @cagataycakmak22803 жыл бұрын

    My foot was a belleuwn ~ Dustin Mcgregor

  • @robertjack1580

    @robertjack1580

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dusnor Mcpoirer

  • @upstylo
    @upstylo3 жыл бұрын

    I feel for him and every fighter when they start talking abt damage to the brain... So sad to hear them so not sure abt how they r gonna end up after this fight game...

  • @bredin9199

    @bredin9199

    3 жыл бұрын

    And only getting 300k for that war

  • @JesusIstMuslim

    @JesusIstMuslim

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bredin9199 and reduce from that their costs, trainers, managers and that they often can only fight 1-2 times a year

  • @robertjack1580

    @robertjack1580

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s how it is man. Every fighter is gonna feel it in the next 5-10 years. Both Dustin and hooker took tons of damage. Showed how much heart they got

  • @bredin9199

    @bredin9199

    3 жыл бұрын

    Robert Jack yeah I know while greedy Dana and co just pocket off of these warriors for change compared to what they are bringing it it’s disgraceful

  • @JabezMadFlavor

    @JabezMadFlavor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin should switch to boxing. In boxing he can have a big paycheck.

  • @mariovelasco.2k
    @mariovelasco.2k3 жыл бұрын

    So good to hear real, honest talk for one of the bests. Impossible not to wish him to be champion soon

  • @bertbert277
    @bertbert2773 жыл бұрын

    Love Dustin so much man, out of everyone in the ufc he might be one of the most genuine and major role model

  • @ericrolwing6922
    @ericrolwing69223 жыл бұрын

    Dustin Poirier is so cool.... Great human!

  • @trollof229antthevariable9
    @trollof229antthevariable93 жыл бұрын

    You've made a mark through multiple generations. Improved greatly. Always entertained and brought it. Seriously dude congrats well done.

  • @AN-hv1vm
    @AN-hv1vm3 жыл бұрын

    This is a brilliant conversation. Dustin's growth as an athlete has been exceeded by his growth in stature

  • @chusssMusic
    @chusssMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Decent, down to earth, humble and a great fighter. No need for trash of BS. I wish fighters like this get the amount of compensation and respect they deserve.

  • @crazyhdvids4486
    @crazyhdvids44863 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is such a good guy, man how could anyone dislike this guy

  • @MrUnderdawg777
    @MrUnderdawg7773 жыл бұрын

    Can we start a petition for UFC fighters to get payed more please ✊🏾💙 I'm tired of seeing fighters not get rewarded for the punishment they face.

  • @meepaffe

    @meepaffe

    3 жыл бұрын

    It will never happen until another organization throws out enough money to poach some of the big names on the UFC roster

  • @duckclub8605

    @duckclub8605

    3 жыл бұрын

    100k isn't enough for one fight?? There paid fine quit complaining

  • @mikecummins9831
    @mikecummins98313 жыл бұрын

    Dustin and Nate are my favorite fighters. Dustin is such a humble respectful purely honest person. Give back so much. And he will also be the champ soon

  • @NoahCanFB
    @NoahCanFB3 жыл бұрын

    "Waiting for your receipt after exchanging" and "Taking pictures" I like those quotes

  • @Kikibrat2
    @Kikibrat23 жыл бұрын

    Dustin 💎. Great fight name. You prove it every fight. What you do outside of the octagon is truly admirable. Always been a fan! Idk what’s in the water in LA, but you and DC are one of my favorites. Heal up, champ.

  • @abtwopoint0

    @abtwopoint0

    3 жыл бұрын

    LA? The UFC PI is in Vegas and Dustin lives in Lafayette and trains in Florida

  • @TheRubberMatch

    @TheRubberMatch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rob Banks LA is the abbreviation for Louisiana

  • @Imhim247

    @Imhim247

    3 жыл бұрын

    Water is called Bayou.

  • @abtwopoint0

    @abtwopoint0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRubberMatch lol derp

  • @joemac84
    @joemac843 жыл бұрын

    Great fighter and great dude. Deserves every once of his success. 💎

  • @vegastjg
    @vegastjg3 жыл бұрын

    I love being able to hear everything in these fights & there's no crowd favorite to influence the judges

  • @pharoahremz7471
    @pharoahremz74713 жыл бұрын

    HELWANI is such a real dude such a nice guy always respectful and tries to always uplift someone., GOD BLESS!

  • @dondreytaylor8001
    @dondreytaylor80013 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is such a great guy- speaks and talks real. Love that.

  • @AW-xv7dq
    @AW-xv7dq3 жыл бұрын

    Even more of a fan after watching this interview. Keep healthy brother! Life after the career is important.

  • @jonbonesmahomes7472
    @jonbonesmahomes74723 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful person, Dustin. Wish you and your family all best man. Congrats for the win.

  • @HawksFloyd
    @HawksFloyd3 жыл бұрын

    A true man of values and morals that are aligned, props to Dustin. McGregor fan but Poirier is a class act.

  • @baangkhungdri415
    @baangkhungdri4153 жыл бұрын

    Pray for him and his beautiful family... 🙏 My Man... Respect

  • @blessntd
    @blessntd3 жыл бұрын

    i used this as a comment to someone but decided to chare with all, Dustin is definitely one of the greatest fighters just for his record, the opponents he's faced, his weight class, and the era of his weight class with all the best of the best fighting at the same time in that weight class. any of the top 10 in the light weight division in this era are one of the greatest fighters of all time for mma. prove me wrong.

  • @akash-dsouza

    @akash-dsouza

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think anyone in the LW division would need a win over any 2 of Conor, Khabib and Tony to be the GOAT of LW.

  • @redpantiesnight9423

    @redpantiesnight9423

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tony is now a has been.....hes 37 pretty sure he will decline in UFC soon

  • @IRatatatI

    @IRatatatI

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re definitely right. At the top 10 in LW it could go to anybody on any night

  • @chrislodge7437

    @chrislodge7437

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't prove you wrong. Dustin has always been one of my favorite fighters, maybe my number 1 favorite. Close to GSP. Both classy, intelligent and in the top of MMA.

  • @blackbird69xxx

    @blackbird69xxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cant prove you wrong, because YOU are Right haha

  • @hardeepsingh2505
    @hardeepsingh25053 жыл бұрын

    So honest.... What a warrior. Dustin has become one of my favourite fighters over past few years.... Hope he makes bag and gets out with good heath

  • @hyunpark1961
    @hyunpark19613 жыл бұрын

    Dustin is such a genuinely stand up guy... i boxed for 6 years and taekwondo my whole life and people like dp are hard to come by in combat sport.. congratz on that win bro!

  • @benjaminmajorUT
    @benjaminmajorUT3 жыл бұрын

    Mans got a Ninja Turtles mug...just another reason to like the dude

  • @DanielPerez-wy2vu

    @DanielPerez-wy2vu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, but Tony Ferguson is a ninja turtle.

  • @benjaminmajorUT

    @benjaminmajorUT

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DanielPerez-wy2vu honestly his face did get minced into a turtle by Gaethje so you're not wrong there haha

  • @ChewbaccaOnDrugs1130

    @ChewbaccaOnDrugs1130

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@benjaminmajorUT Here's a cookie for trying

  • @Boojyman
    @Boojyman3 жыл бұрын

    Ive been watching dustin since the documentary made about him over a decade ago, dustin a true warrior and role model god bless

  • @TerryTruthseeker

    @TerryTruthseeker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fightville

  • @cesarimbert5298
    @cesarimbert52983 жыл бұрын

    Man you got my Respect, I admire the way you have grown up, keep it up, but don't loose your focus during the fight. Good luck, God bless you, and your family, enjoy been a father.

  • @khaliddheg7257
    @khaliddheg72573 жыл бұрын

    I love watching this guy fight man, he is so calm and fluent with his boxing.

  • @NoahJara
    @NoahJara3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see The Diamond fight Connor now!!!! He's a different fighter now. Seasoned, experienced, tough as nails. Im a Connor fan but I think Dustin wins if they fight again. Much respect Champ!!!

  • @TravisTrilla

    @TravisTrilla

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dustin Connor 2 would sell since everybody thinks gregor is the old gregor put em to the test against this warrior

  • @1337menno

    @1337menno

    3 жыл бұрын

    Luckily Conor retired. He is horrible for divisions, always holding up fighters from getting shots they deserve.

  • @MrEmman12

    @MrEmman12

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I think Dustin wins. His pace and cardio.

  • @najib9093

    @najib9093

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same but Conor doesn’t want it and you can’t force someone to fight when they don’t want to. Dustin vs Tony is next.

  • @m.a.a.d7413

    @m.a.a.d7413

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1337menno you mean khabib is holding up the division. Since ufc 205 khabib has one more fight than conor does and ppl act like its Conor who's inactive

  • @ricardobjj24
    @ricardobjj243 жыл бұрын

    Great fight on Saturday by Dustin, he will always be my favorite fighter I hope he gets back to the title

  • @Bluepickles333
    @Bluepickles3333 жыл бұрын

    Love Dustin and how can anyone hate on Ariel , he gets these guys to talk level headed , he sympathizes with them and helps them open up more.

  • @kingbenjamin92
    @kingbenjamin923 жыл бұрын

    The brute honesty from Poirier is something to be respected! ✊🏼

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