Justin Gaethje "has to be perfect" to beat Dustin Poirier and win BMF belt | Daniel Cormier Check-In

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Daniel Cormier and "The Highlight" Justin Gaethje sit down for an exclusive check-in interview ahead of his massive fight for the BMF title against Dustin Poirier. Gaethje reveals what he needs to do to beat Poirier in the rematch, and why he doesn't think about their first fight AT ALL! Plus, DC and Gaethje get into why Justin isn't "making up bullsh**" to sell the fight, and why the winner of this fight will compete for a championship against the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. And don't miss why Gaethje calls out DC for being a liar!
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[@markdavis8430]

Someone said it’s the battle of the USTINS and we all win 👌

[@3ndoku5h]

dustin said that in prefight conference

[@josiericaro3347]

Dustin said that not some random dude

[@PoochZie]

Actally did

[@peacebalancetruth]

💪😁

[@noddy2slurps742]

Yea dustin said that buddy lol

[@musadiago7100]

That ⛳️ talk was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@KONAMAN100]

That bit at rhe end where DC was signing out and says Highlight has 7 fight bonuses, then the lag n delay Justin in disbelief about DC as its 11 was hilarious. Great guya, cant wait for the weekend!

[@lovesmusic7]

I enjoyed every minute of this interview. Loved the friendly banter between the two. Both Poirier and Gaethje are the most worthy contenders for the BMF title. They are true warriors, in every sense of the word. I love their fighting styles and also the mutual respect they have for each other. They bring it every single time they step into the octagon. This is going to be a barn burner - one for the ages! They are among my all-time favorite UFC fighters. Unfortunately, only one will emerge the winner and my prediction is the Diamond wins it via KO.

[@djt8870]

I really think the altitude might be a problem for poirier because he trains in florida, where as gaethje trains in denver. gaethje has to capitalize on that.

[@TheSuMoTribe]

Ok, I’ll take Gaethje.

[@jasonthompson1604]

The reason cormiers interviews are so good is because he's everyone's friend. So much banter

[@LearnandLive97]

This feels like history I feel like not much will top this ❤. This will be a memorie for life.

[@dualmass]

well stated!!!

[@laraibahmad5326]

I don't want neither of them to loose🙁

[@samsonihekweme]

Same.

[@gato313]

We lost out not having Dustin Vs Justin TUF season leading up to BMF fight!!

[@casuallevelexpert3112]

Agree!

[@sanatsrivastava2814]

Snoozefest, those boys can't talk.

[@joondagoon6774]

those guys cant sell water to a thirsty man in the desert. Conor is still the king

[@rb15606]

@@joondagoon6774I’m dead😂

[@rb15606]

No

[@friendoftruth6329]

Justin confidence on another lever ❤😮 He know something that we don't

[@psgperceus]

yeah turns out its bc he learned how to headkick 😂 bro unlocked a move that isn't an uppercut or hook

[@charleskorpics4240]

I love that he calls anyone who's won any form of championship - "champ". It comes across as like half patronizing and half endearing lol

[@F76CC]

It’s a combat sport thing. Anyone that’s ever one a championship is always a champion.

[@wtfiswrong1h]

​@@F76CCNeither of them are real champs though. DCs way of promoting the fight is actually pathetic for a ufc legend. Belittle Nate And Masvidal cause of their losses and promote justin and poirier as legit when all of them are 0-7 in title fights but Diaz and Mas have 10+ years more in the game than dustin and 15 more than gaethje

[@themightyruler1319]

@@wtfiswrong1h Gaethje was a two-time Arizona state champion in wrestling, he's also the former interim champion at LW. I'm not a fan of Interim belts or this BMF nonsense, but Gaethje will always be a champion in combat sports.

[@AliFrankTheTank]

the BMF belt is kinda dope to me and it’s fits Justin until retirement fr … Tough night ahead tm

[@dualmass]

I really enjoy both Fighters, and Yet i see something has changed in Justin and I am praying for his success both in and out of the octagon... THANKS DC!!!

[@Hamsterfishindustries]

Watching them fight about their golf game was the best part of this whole thing

[@jordanbishop7175]

What an amazing unbiased opinion

[@SweetBrazyN]

11:59 Justin waiting politely, I don’t know why this has me laughing 😂😂😂

[@simondalton8295]

‘Close your eyes and think about that…me laying on top of you’…DC you are a funny MF 😂😂😂

[@CODEDSOUNDS]

and then says 'you're so crazy'. Absolute maniac

[@blackslav1497]

that was reeeal weird.

[@allpraisewebb1142]

Man i love both of them as fighters but honestly i just dont see anyone not named Khabib or Olivera beating Dustin the dude a savage and got the chin and gastank

[@connorholloman9647]

islam?

[@sandosam807]

​@@connorholloman9647yeah he wins and maybe Volk

[@Shaggymann5]

@@connorholloman9647we all saw last fight with volk that islam hasnt the gastank and if poirer would were on top of him like vol in round 5it would be over

[@nuwansampath7348]

@@sandosam807 Volk ain't beating Dustin!

[@waleedabbas4996]

@@Shaggymann5 But Dustin wouldn't be on top of him, he has nowhere near the TDD to perform that well.

[@spectorthegame4006]

I like it when Justin says ‘I’m DC’s favorite fighter’ at the end😆 U surely r every hardcore MMA fans favorite fighter , including me and DC All the best for the fight❤ And looking forward for DC’s next VDO👌🏽

[@joshuawhinery208]

Love these where DC's got a fun fuckin' around kinda friendship dynamic with his guest

[@Thetruthshallsetyoufree369]

Ive watched many interviews by Cormier and this one by far was the best....two fuckin cool ass dudes being real!

[@realslickshady4871]

I wish interviewers would ask him about his Mexican side

[@monkeyslap7772]

He's got alot of Mexican in him.

[@lovelizz278]

Ahhhh this!!! Thank you so much! I have waited for an interviewer to tap in on that and Justin carries so much pride when it comes to that so I’m surprised no one ever does 😢

[@monkeyslap7772]

@lovelizz278 He's from my home town. I've know him and his family forever. I think he is closer to his mexican side of his family because he was very close to his Tata.

[@lovelizz278]

@@monkeyslap7772 that’s freakin badass. I’m half while half Mexican too but don’t know anyone from my American side of the family so o completely relate to that 100%. Even my blonde haired blue eyes baby speaks Spanish 😂

[@monkeyslap7772]

@lovelizz278 The last Poirier fight he walked out to El Rey by Vincente! It was insane! It was his Tatas favorite song.

[@mistergustavo6554]

I love DC the man can make me laugh even when having a rough day thanks brother

[@brayanmiranda9082]

During the first fight it was disgusting hearing commentators bais. Gaethje was on the brink of getting knocked out and they were still hyping him.

[@Milkiestman]

You just watched that recently, didn’t you?

[@mdm9096]

@@Milkiestmanmaybe he watched it again and noticed the bias ?

[@heresthethingyouguys]

A BMF should be no rounds no time limit

[@ahouse5278]

dc: Close your eyes and think about that…me laying on top of you Justin: no dc: (lol) you're so crazy lmfao

[@johnerwin8755]

That was gooood!!!! Man you gotta like Justin DC and DP

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

Justin is dripped out

[@beatingu0110]

Justin Dustin DC thank you guys for eveything you've Gave you this sport

[@artvandutch6826]

Settle the Golf issue in the OCTAGON boys...kick his legs Justin, just lay on him Daniel 😅

[@stevebruce7194]

Bro the dc check in has to be my favorite show

[@lookherelooklisten3078]

Ready for this fight

[@Uglier.]

DC needs to drop that “communication skills” video

[@markfretless]

Thank y'all for the comedy!😂😂😂

[@mattc4530]

DC is the best. 😂😂

[@AdelSweezy]

10:45 ayoooo pause !!!

[@Childofwealthh_]

Dustin’s has to perfect as well, because those leg kicks would be there to destroy

[@EddieP2001]

We need this car crash to happen again! So hope Justin wins. We need a trilogy

[@jonjones8075]

Let's get another video of dc laughing non stop at nothing and touching people's legs

[@shawnnunes6788]

Justin’s right hand looks swollen

[@johnbs199]

Even if it is, he's still gonna throw that right hand to kill lol

[@Pique_930]

With this loss DC will be the king of Lafayette 😂

[@sohaibkhalid125]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 02:22 🏆 Justin Gaethje views the BMF Championship as a chance at redemption against Dustin Poirier and aims to be perfect in the rematch. 04:29 🚫 Gaethje does not dwell on the past and believes in concentrating on the present to achieve perfection in the fight. 05:23 💪 Gaethje respects Dustin Poirier's tenacity and emphasizes the importance of making the right choices in the fight. 06:36 🏆 The BMF title represents a real championship opportunity for Gaethje and has significant implications for his career. 09:30 🔍 Gaethje and Poirier have mutual respect as top athletes in the sport, making the fight authentic and not needing extra promotion. Made with HARPA AI

[@gregrios6044]

I don't see a way where Justin is patient and tries to pick his shots and beat dustin. Dustin is too good. His best shot is a wild fast pace brawl.

[@NesControl]

1:29 to skip the ad

[@sanatsrivastava2814]

Justin getting choked out third time in a title fight 💀💀💀💀

[@jmz2144]

Justin by KO

[@Fitkid7672]

@@jmz2144nope..Islam is smart with his striking..he won’t get caught by Justin & on top of that he will be wrestling Justin all fight & that would get him the win..

[@VVsee7864]

i used to always believe DC when he would argue with islam and khabid about winning something or other. but now with justin calling DC out on lying i have to believe that he just lies about it.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

"with age and weed comes wisdom" -Justin

[@Luey-E]

DC lookin like he ready for a comeback

[@savage1469]

I think my boy Justin gets the win this time. Dc and Justin are funny

[@CODEDSOUNDS]

'imagine me on top of you sweating.. im so sweaty.. imagine it.... hahahaha you're so crazy' - DC 27th July 2023

[@hounddog2952]

DC is prime example why affirmative action gota go .

[@ascar66]

DC are you drank? Please don't spoil interviews that way we want the best version of DC on this channel.

[@vladtepes3201]

I think Justin gets the job done.

[@Fitkid7672]

Same. I think he will win because he will cause the most damage. SD or close UD

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

Dustin subs him in this fight. The choke is there so he takes it and gets it done. DP by submission.

[@alfonsmoller2741]

Hi DC, I'm sure u can afford a proper microphone.

[@kroxx2]

I think his going to win on Saturday

[@israelduarte1326]

Justin deserves a title shot

[@fishmilo9918]

Ngl after he beat rafa I was thinking the same

[@fishmilo9918]

But he really will need to just train grappling for like 8 months to be ready for islam

[@hakaishinkage9899]

@@fishmilo9918 he'll need a lifetime of wrestling and grappling training to be ready for Islam. Never happening so his best chance is to ko him on the feet.

[@stephen_crumley]

@@hakaishinkage9899Islam isn’t Khabib, Islam couldn’t even dominate the 145 champ with wrestling

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

So he can break the record for lost failed attempts??

[@japiebosman]

They should make this belt only vacant on retirement by the current holder. In 50 years from now, there will be only a few guys that actually had this belt.

[@Brandon-tk2rw]

I hope DC doesn't start crying when Justin wins

[@noicemate9111]

From joy or sadness?

[@JMENTERTAINMENTANDMAGIC]

Red ledges is a nice choice

[@handsomefatboy]

10:40 I was surprised how hilarious that random rant was 😂😂. Dc and Gaethje need to have more interviews

[@edwardkelly3280]

I’m from the same state as Dustin and Daniel is from.The elevation will will give Gaethje the edge

[@rileygarcia1]

Dustin has had better stamina through his career tho

[@jmz2144]

@@rileygarcia1 Dustin gassed against Oliveira

[@edwardkelly3280]

@@jmz2144Charles clinch knees caused it

[@rj-bi3lh]

Why you touching justin like that man ? 🤔🤯😂

[@jv1817]

Someone needs to iron the backdrop

[@bettybunbun9664]

Fun fight but BMF is a gimmick title and the winner will be submitted by Machachev in 1 round anyway.

[@puercoespineta]

Djustin Gaethier by ko!

[@harriskhan7671]

i think this time Gaethje will be a nightmare.

[@HasleyMareli-xk6gq]

I wanna hear from Askren and DC more 💯

[@degenwow]

it's almost here

[@F76CC]

If it’s a close fight Justin is going to the the decision for a trilogy

[@AB-hi6ru]

ty

[@rick9705]

BMF is a title for the fans, the most savage entertaining fighters will only ever compete for it.(hopefully)

[@itssharp4020]

Gambling is poison. Good job promoting it. Very well done

[@jaorte10]

The BMF already belongs to their Daddy, Colby(Chaos) Covington who beat the brakes off of the BMF and former and king of Miami but is now known as the coward of Dade County Jorge Masvidal.

[@nickscarla-tl9xp]

In the 02 arena in London the crowd was yelling “Colby! Colby! Colby!”

[@aleccoinneachdreyer4216]

Cool story bro

[@angusbeefballfro]

Usman and Edwards own Colby

[@KevinsGambit]

Dustin is the man!!!!

[@kinantantjiptawirawan1326]

He will win this one, less delusional takes on matters at the press con, his mind is in tact

[@josephlilley9249]

Ughhhhh why cant the UFC hace the fights on Friday nights lol i gotta be up at 4am for work Sunday though Wednesday lol. I may hsve to only get a couple hours of sleep to watch this one but its gonna suck ass 😂

[@PiffFighting]

Khabib said don’t promote gambling

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

Let’s go Justin it’s time to get it back

[@anasshahid224]

So excited for UFC 291, fan of both Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, difficult to pick the winner, May the best man win 👏👏👏👏 🫡 Great interview as always DC 😊

[@HistorydnClarity]

9:52 Gathje-"we are 2 of the most violent dudes at this weight class." That is right but, Porier is Lafayette Louisiana.. THEY BETTER LEAVE THAT BOY ALONE NOW FOR THEY DON'T PLAY 👊

[@darkelfjess]

DC deserves some likes!!

[@tyland903]

Cormier never cheated in terms of steroids, but this mf will cheat in every other way possible 😂

[@Shooter_Mcgavin93]

Soooooo DC explain to us exactly why Strickland isn’t getting the title fight? Because it’s pretty obvious that they are afraid of all the true shit he will bring up about Izzy and his dog and Izzy and China and Izzy being the first guy in ufc to promote a fight by being a racist? Ide prefer Izzy vs DDP anyways but if Izzy won’t wait it has to be Sean…

[@ikigai47]

lmao DC bragging about winning @ golf when he has endless mulligans.

[@jamesbenton4123]

It's always been HOF fighters 🤔. Anyone hating like he said won't ever get a chance at it.

[@London20357]

DC would ask Justin a question, then would start talking before Justin answers the question. It’s a little annoying

[@BrodyBaddis]

"BMF belt for bums" Islam Makhachev

[@duncanstrik8764]

Check in with ferguson?

[@StevenP727]

You better pay up DC 😂 ⛳

[@Jesus_sambrano]

Uncle DC

[@wsanchezjrhuskies]

McQueens a star🔥

[@joshuapetherick5794]

Dustin will havta b perfect to beat justin

[@NovaBlade926]

Whoever wins, will be the Glorified Interim champ😅

[@jordanedwards1501]

I fully believed dustin was going to win until the final face off last night when he said “lets goo” after the face off something seemed off my heart sank and my mind changed all in a instant. Tonight im going to come back to this commentto either scold myself or commend my intuition

[@jordanedwards1501]

Boom im always right except for when i bet money in tony in an optimistic mistake

[@unbecoming2007]

On Justin's channel he has a few golfing trips with DC. These 2 are funny when they get going. DC is a sh!t disturber as we all know. Luv both fighters but definitely pulling for Justin on this 1. Fight is a coin toss. Win or lose they are still both true BMF's. Can't wait to hear DC riling " These dudes are going crazy ! ".

[@larncieldarknciel440]

Justin doesn't need to be perfect. He was winning the first fight. He had porier limping all over the place. He needs to fight like he fought him before minus the free shots to his head. This isn't going to be an easy fight for Porier. Porier needs to be perfect to beat Justin. Eddi Alvarez has no chance against this new version of Justin. I really think you are overestimating Porier here.

[@keithkunik3229]

I love that the REAL FIGHTERS all hate Connor! You can tell that Justin has so much love and respect for Dustin for knocking that movie, rapist, throwing girls off Yachts, leprechaun Connor the fuck out!!

[@alcottdevalte7440]

He is going to win the BMF belt by a head kick ko.

[@ahmedhamed1092]

Justin gaethje is like the target version of Canelo Alvarez

[@FB-FILMS]

4 leg kicks by Justin will end Canelo

[@OvercomeEverythingJosh]

He don’t have to be perfect. Lol he has to catch him with something he don’t see. Anyone can get caught.

[@al5866]

The only opinion DC mentioned about the belt was Islams 🤣🤣🤣 of course🤣🤣🤣