Dustin Poirier: Justin Gaethje Fight Will Be ‘Head-On Collision’ | The MMA Hour
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- Dustin Poirier discusses his upcoming rematch with Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, what delayed his return, his issues with a Beneil Dariush fight, Gaethje’s last fight against Rafael Fiziev, an offer to coach TUF with Gaethje, the BMF belt, how he will adjust to the altitude, what he remembers the most from their first fight, being on the UFC desk for an event, Nate Diaz’s departure from the UFC, Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, and more.
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"Now he does it with a seatbelt on."
Great line
He was quick with that too!!
💎
that line was so cold
Such a good line when I heard it
🥶 🥶 quick thinking responses
I like how Porier doesn’t care about the elevation and is like dude it’s a fight 25 minutes. Straight G
It will be his downfall, he should've learned from Leon Edward but looks like he'll learn the hard way
@@fightmilk209 totally disagree. DP has a legit gas tank. they can both go all 25, even at altitude
@@ethanharry3726 well a person people called “Cardio Cain” thought the same thing once.
Never underestimate elevation.
@@jjwh true, good example, still stand by my comment.
I live at 6k ft, no underestimating here 😎
Yeah it honorable, but at the end of the day, elevation DOES matter.
90% of his camp is probably checking leg kicks
He will. Because even though he won the first time, by the time the referee stopped the fight, due to Gaethje's concussion, Dustin was literally wobbling, since both legs were gone. If Dustin wasn't as elite as he was/is with his accurate boxing, Gaethje's powerful leg kicks would have won him the fight, even if nothing else happened to Dustin from the waist up...
Yeah and gaethje in his camp needs to work on actually setting up his leg kicks lol, because spamming leg kicks isn’t going to win you a fight against Poirier unless you literally amputate one of his legs because Poirier was just butchering gaethje with counters everytime gaethje started blasting leg kicks with no setup and that’s how Poirier ended up firing off that shot that put gaethje on skates before the finishing sequence
He's so scared to go to 170 he's a coward Colby been calling out Dustin for years now
@@bigvsouthphilly2156 bro miss everyone with that bs. Dustin has fought nothing but absolute killers in both fw and lw since his early 20s. Meanwhile colby last solid win was years ago, and it was a lw in rda. He ducked burns before burns was 36 years old, and while burns called him out for years after Colby beat up an old Maia…he ducked Edwards for years, and he spent the past 2 years nursing a fake brain injury as an excuse to duck Chimaev and belal and sit on the sidelines and now all of a sudden after the champion who beat him twice was dethroned by a guy he ducked, and Dustin who is in a Div full of big name draws and fighting in his own Div refused to let himself be used by Colby as an excuse to continue ducking top wws who aren’t old men or dinosaurs now Colby wants to come out of the woodwork with a single win over a washed up retired masvidal and another win years ago against a washed up 40 year old woodley and get his now 3rd title shot in his past 5 fights against the guy in Edwards who’s name he refused to utter for years…but it’s Dustin who’s the coward right? Dustin hasn’t had an easy fight in the lw div or in his past 12 fights…khabib, gaethje, Alvarez, hooker, Pettis, Charles olivera, chandler, mcgregor twice, max Holloway for the second time, and yet when you compare that resume and the guys he’s fought Colby’s only decent recent win was a lw in rda, the rest have been washed up old dinosaurs well past their prime. The dudes biggest accomplishment is losing twice to usman lol.
@@bigvsouthphilly2156 who cares about Colby man, if u wanna see pure hugging and wrestling watch jordan Burroughs man, it would maybe be a repeat of Colby Masvidal and no one gives a fk, about that fight or the beneil fight
Love how honest about everything Dustin is. It's like he feels that he doesn't need to put on any kind of front or bravado - he just acts himself at all times
He’s lying, hed rather fight beniel for the belt, he doesn’t want to fight Islam.
@@merkog7444beniel would beat Dustin to imo
@@Last_Chance. 🧢 he's too sloppy on the feet and doesn't have the wrestling creds to get Dustin on the ground and keep him there long enough to find a submission
@@vn5774 wow you obviously have no idea what you're talking about. Smdh
That’s how us guys in Louisiana are. Down to earth
Dustin's a beast. Rooting for him.
he is a beast but a pretty unlikeable fighter
@@owencraft5437 Yeah sometimes he does have this bitter attitude that makes you wanna slap him like the little Louisiana swamp trash he is…
@@owencraft5437 only Colby fans say this, but Colby is the one no other fighter who knew him personally for a longer times likes. Oh and I forgot, Conor fans because Conor got destroyed and because Dustin gave him a taste of his own medicine.
@@owencraft5437 Contradicted yourself with your own sentence
@@owencraft5437 😂😂😂colby d-rider
I love Dustin he have a good heart and he is so honest
I still remember watching the first fight live and going crazy for how awesome that fight was! It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since that fight! Time flies, And I can't wait for the rematch.
5 years
I was there to. 4th row from the cage. The energy that night was insane
"Come on were not fighting on Mount everest dude " 😂😂
I'm pretty worried if Dustin goes to Utah only 8 days out he can lose just for that reason. The elevation there is crazy!
If you are aware of that issue ...chances are his team of professional is aware as well
I came here to say this. I’m picking Justin because of that small bit of info. Leon took two weeks and slept at altitude for months, and said it didn’t help. Dustin should be going up there a month early.
@@nasnous2934 Don't you remember when Cain Velasquez went to Mexico and was not acclimated? Or when. Luke rockhold went to Utah and gassed out after one around with Paulo Costa
@@nasnous2934 no one said they aren’t aware. In fact I wouldn’t be worried about it. But hearing Dustin take it do lightly is concerning. Leon did two weeks and a tent and it didn’t work. Two weeks didn’t work for Dustin in UAE. But i guess we will see.
@@nasnous2934 comments like this are so dumb. Based on that none of us could ever discuss anything, because “pros are doing it.” Nonsense.
Their first fight was the fight that got me into mma! Absolutely incredible matchup
Most of the only better fights I’ve ever seen that this one also have Dustin in em
Rookie
@@merkog7444 everyone starts somewhere.
@@merkog7444 lol
You probably only turned up when Conor fought Floyd
Nothing but class from Dustin can't help but love the dude, such an amazing talented fighter and overall human being
Truly a privilege
Wasn’t very classy whilst celebrating his ‘victory’ and talking trash whilst McGregor was on the floor with a potential career ending compound fracture.
Before you call me a ‘McNut hugger’ or whatever, I was rooting for Dustin, and had money on him in the fight. He disgusted me. And then the chandler stuff proves it even further, the man has a very difficult time being humble in victory.
He really is a cool guy got to meet him in Miami recently and was kind enough to take a picture with me. Such a humble fighter.
@@SeanSullyy oh, so you didn’t see what Connor was saying to him or anything?
@@SeanSullyy Conor deserved it. He spoke about his family and threatend Dustin to ... him. Conor got what he derserved. It was very satisfying
Somebody should tell Ariel that asking the same question over and over, hoping to get a different answer is not good interviewing. Geez, he must have asked "How do you feel about BMF belt" like 5 times.
He asked the same question from a different angle.
Dustin got a little frustrated with him half way. I got frustrated when he asked him about Gaethje again. Crash with a seat belt was enough said earlier.
Justin & Dustin Iron grinding iron. They're gonna give another fight of the year ✊👊
I respect Dustin for putting his dad/husband role first and deserves to be able to do so. I also feel like this BMF belt is actually going to be in the rightful hands regardless of the winner.
He has the money to be able to do that. Most fighters have to put there job first just to be able to support their family
I still think that fight with nate and masviald ended in some bs
@@scottbivins4758 no doubt
This fight makes me nervous as a fan. I hate to see either of these guys lose.
Same!
That seatbelt reference about Gaethje was unbelievable 🤣
Ariel asking stupid questions as usual but always great to hear from Dustin.
He's a car crash just "with a seatbelt."
Damn. What a line! In real time!
Daaaaaaaaaammmmmmmnn
None of us love the BMF but to be fair, these two actually embody everything the BMF is meant to stand for.
1 retired fighter beat them both, what does that make him.
BMF means nothing, Dana came up with that after Francis signed.
Dana: Check
Francis: Check Mate
Dana: I've got 21 !!
Francis: I have Black Jack
PLF: We Fold
@@EmreDemirkayaLoves this fight doesn't even need bmf...lol...any MMA fan will watch this fight any day over any other fight...
Such a humble gentleman. Always respectful. Always class. Always winning. BOSS
Always been a fan of MMA and I really like how Dustin has never lost himself to any of the fame, money or general outside noise from the sport and hes still the same guy and does not try to be anything he is not, you absolutely have to respect him, guys a warrior
Dustin has improved so much! Probably almost more than anyone I’ve watched. If he will put himself out there more he will be champ! Skill wise he definitely has what it takes 100%
Pressure makes Diamonds 💎 ‼️
This was probably my favorite Dustin interview ever, he seemed so much happier. And Ariel, you did awesome as well.
I noticed that old dp is just anxious & insecure in social interactions. He’s proud & hardy at all times now
Ariel trying his hardest to get Dustin to insult the BMF belt :")
"I dont like the BMF belt"...why, Ariel? He's the guy fighting for it. Why wouldnt he want an actual belt? So annoying. This is the perfect fight for a BMF belt. He keeps saying its a "gimmick" but its obviously not a gimmick to Dustin so just drop it.
I love DP and watching how he came back from the Conor loss to avenging his losses, becoming top contender a weight class up, and the fun fights he gives. I hope he gets a last run for the strap and actually gets it done this time
idk it seems like he chokes or gasses out in those title fights. I still cant believe how Charles beat him the way he did.
@@rileydd08I think he really took the wind out of him completely with the front kicks and knees to the body. Dustin just looked sapped
@@onepunchflan3071 you’re right I forgot about that. Charles came out strong and calculated from the get go as well as back pack him.
There’s nothing better than an Ariel Helwani interview with a GOAT🙏
Dustin Is easily one of the best LWs of all time up there with Khabib, Prime Tony, and Charles (possibly Islam could make It there too).
👀😂
Chael Sonnen and a GOAT wins every time.
Dustin soyeir he's so scared to fight Colby at 170
@@bigvsouthphilly2156you should show us how it's done
Dustin needs to go to utah at least 2 weeks in advance
2 months* 2 weeks is not enough
4real, he should already be there. Ideally.
The muppet turned down 80 grand for 6weeks tuf you think he’s going to spend his own dimes on a 2 month camp in Utah hahahaha 😂
Also his team is in Miami fl which is even worse.... Lmao
Thanks coach
That line about the seat belt was gold!!
Gotta love the 💎
amazing interview, can't freaking wait. It's hard when you like both fighters but really at this level there is no loser.
Dustin is a solid human being
Mad respect to porier. Done it all. People mustnt forget
Done it all but win any belts 🤣
He won an interim belt casual
@@NateDiaz-hv8jfinterim belts don't count
@Last Chance an interim belt is still a belt
This fight is going to be absolute fireworks!!!! 🧨✨️🎆
His fight with Dan Hooker is still one of my favourite fights ever. His resume is incredible too, Conor, Holloway, Gaethje, Alvarez etc beating Islam and becoming the world champ would be insane if he could do it
Nah Dustin out of his prime
Poirier vs. Hooker is one of the best fights of all time. It’s for sure my favorite. If you want someone to get into MMA that is the #1 fight to suggest imo.
That fight took Hooker's soul permanently. Hooker was an extremely scary fighter before Dustin Poirier
Both took insane damage in that fight. It's hard to say if it adversely effected Hooker or was it that he fought a few fighters on a sharp rise like machachev.
@@robertpirsig5011 It's not hard to say at all. Dan Hooker lost 3 since and won 2. The 3 he lost were 1st round starchings and the 2 he won were extremely unimpressive showings against cans. Prime Hooker would have destroyed Nasrat, would have given Allen a much better showing and might not have lost to Chandler.
I repeat what I said. Hooker's soul was taken.
Ariel really wanted Dustin to say he thought the BMF title was dumb or pointless.
FR, you could tell that Dustin actually likes that the BMF is on the line but Ariel wouldn't let it go lol
None of us needs to hear Dustin say it.
Most of us thought it was dumb when Jorge won it.
Ariel is so annoying
Dustin Poirier deserve more respect from Ariel than this bs of a interview
Yeah ariels great but you can tell he baits out answers he wants alot and it does get a bit old
Dustin is the man.
My man Dustin owes no explanations! Has no debts! He’s paid in full!!!🥊🥊🥊🥊
It should be the ‘WAR Belt’
Crickets…
Leon used those altitude tents and elevation masks too and see where that got him. Khabib said that these fighters (gaethje porier oliveira ) always underestimate the jet lag and altitude change acclimation period. 3-4 weeks is optimal
dustin is one of the most real guy in the business. always speaks his mind no matter what. you can only achieve this level of honesty and likeability when you manage to seperate sport /work from life.
Damn Dustin needs to go to Utah 2 weeks before the fight MINIMUM. I'd take this as seriously as possible if I were him, 2-3 weeks would set him up to be in optimal condition against a guy like Gaethe at altitude for 5 grueling rounds
Ariel must be a blast at parties
So much respect for both fighters. Can’t wait for this
He could have said so much about Conor, but all he said was good stuff, also sincerely admitted he'll watch his documentary. I think mma (or ufc more specifically) has different sides and different faces symbolise them. And he's the face of the side I personally love the most.
Dustin's walkout song is going to be so fitting for the BMF fight. James Brown- The Boss "Look at me, know what you see, you see a bad mother"
Dustin is the man my favorite fighter.
I love DP interviews. Realest dude in the game along with Gaetche
Yep-2 studs.💪💪
This is THE fight. I'm flying over to Salt Lake city, no doubt. Belt or no belt, Poirier vs Gaethje is a real crowd pleaser.
I'll be there myself. Tickets go on sale pretty soon
I'm pumped for this fight
Christmas came early im too excited!
You can’t hate this guy
This will definitely be a more technical fight than the first. I see it going 5
Poirier really is that guy. He thrives off the chaos and his toughness is incredible. Dude takes the toughest fights time after time and always makes it a war.
He has grown into a force. Just naturally speaks danger fair play
the first fight was a war and I expect nothing else from the second one... both of these guys come to finish
I'm the biggest dustin fan. I'm from Lafayette but I lived in Colorado and altitude. I hope he understands what's going on. It's not that simple
Great interview Ariel, you and DP have a tremendous banter.
Two of my favourite fighters! May the best man win!
DP one of the absolute 🐐’s of the game 🔥🔥🔥
hall of famer right here proper fighter
few fighters I love as much as Dustin Poirier, truly one of the greatest to never win a belt. rooting for him
Poirier is my favorite fighter I really hope he comes out of this with that belt!
Dustin is a dawg man. He’s more entertaining than Conor nowadays. Can’t wait to see this fight. Fight of the year guaranteed.
These are the type of matches that it's very difficult as a fan of both contenders.
I'm down and support both of them equally, unfortunately one of them has to go 😒
True, and I hope after this they’ll make the BMF belt more catch weight through 170 and 155.
So other fighters like Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland could make It In and fight Dustin or Justin to defend the belt afterwards for It afterwards.
Although some may say Its be too big of a mismatch for some fighters In both weight classes, but hey I’m down for anything.
gota love the man
.. epic fan from quebec here ... lEts GO!!!
inspiring dude ... well done Dustin Poirier . a basque fan
DP always has such nervous energy it seems. Like he’s on a first job interview.
I guess professional killers get socially awkward too at times. Jus like us.
Yeah lol seems thats just how he is tho since ive seen multiple interviews and he acts that way
@@Sharingan392He totally did. I remember old interviews of his from 14/15/16 and he spoke with a similar nervous and twitchy energy. It sound a bit different now but he’s older
@Felix you reachin hard fam, you must be a brain surgeon or something
I don’t think he seems nervous at all honestly don’t see it
It just the way he speaks.
I love Ariel but don’t be a hater on the belt. The BMF belt was a great idea and is forsure special to the certain kind of athlete that can get it! It’s a one of a kind belt for a certain kind of fighter👊🏻💥
Cant wait for this fight
Ariel is such a great interviewer, we're lucky to have him. Always good to hear from Poirier, his wit is as slick as his fighting.
Dustin. Spend the money and buy your own tent. You need to start using it now
Ariel always makes Dustin uncomfortable 😂
Good dude. Been a fan.
I love both these fighters, and always cheer for both of them, it’s going to be a incredible fight, I’m getting butterflies just thinks about it.
A family man that's an actual family man
There should be a BMF event every single year. Would have been more fun if both Dustin and Gaethje talked trash and went crazy during interviews and the buildups, but it is what it is...
the bmf event every year is the proper idea IMO. idgaf about the trash talking, i just want the fights. the bmf thing is tough bc like what was the ufc gonna do, have masvidal defend it fighting other guys? put it on the line in every fight he's in? but the idea of doing a bmf event every year is great IMO. every time you're mad that you see something like cory sandhagen vs chito vera, and chito loses bc he's not the smarter fighter and sandhagen (intelligently) avoids fighting head-on, we can get something like chito vera vs song yadong or something.
it's also tough bc i don't think you want guys fighting for it who are in actual title contention, but there are plenty of really fun fighters who go out there and fight hard that you'd like to see fight each other and deserve to have the spotlight on them
One of my favorite fighters, good luck bra
Always rooting for Poirier no matter who he fights, absolute badass warrior. 💎🔥
Scared for both of them..but excited cause both at their Prime🔥🔥
Dustin always been the champ #currentchamp
Neva
My boy The Diamond HELLO from Louisiana!! And Mad respect for you as well The Mr. Aerial Helwani. Absolutely without saying the best MMA reporter in the business. Hello from Louisiana to you as well.
Dustin Big Fan Here! You inspire all of us!
There's no need to promote this fight. Everyone will watch.
I love Dustin 💎🔥 can’t wait to watch him perform
Gone be a good one
Dustin is my favorite by far, he's the BMF imo. Always game and never has excuses and has his priorities right. Can't wait to see the day when he becomes champ.
man idk anyone that can win in a war against Dustin.. you need to wrestle that man (but please dont cause its boring lmao) I CANT WAIT!! I LOVE MMA
Edit: Dustin said Im better than Connor at fighting, maybe ill make better alcohol lol I will say that is one place where Connor is better than Dusting (and everyone else) and that is DRINKING LMAO and cocaine of course
This is gonna be a banger of a fight
Dustin is so smartness and so confident that it good. All the best from Croatia 🇭🇷 🙏👊✌️
Aerial is a god awful interviewer but I had to see what the GOAT had to say.
Why does Ariel always have awkward interviews with Dustin😂😂
look how dustin poirier looks like a real beast, i would like to see this guy a lot at welterweight
My fav of all time! The underdog that bit back!
Christmas came early fellas 🔥🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽
Dustin better wear the WAR II hat this time around 🔥
any chance to see Dustin Poirier fight Colby Covington in my life? im 33 now
why would you want Poirier on his back for 5 rounds... Colby mauls him
@@DocYAYAYA he likes sweaty men embracing on the mat
He is a Lw and ex FW. Colby should stop running away from Real wws
Dustin is always respectful and a nice guy. That is until he gets in that Octagon.
This is a fight that gives us fight fans goosebumps but damn giving out a BMF Strap to two Fighters That Charles finished. But hey the first match up in 2018 was a banger, hopefully the Second fight is even more devastating
Summary: Dustin is no longer hungry. He underestimates how hard it is fighting in altitude and he is probably going to lose this time against Justin
I hope so that way we can get the dust vs just trilogy 😂