Dustin Poirier: ‘Fake’ Colby Covington Is Everything I Hate About MMA - MMA Fighting

Dustin Poirier discusses his struggles to get a UFC fight, why he hasn’t fought Nate Diaz yet, possibly facing Colby Covington next, Michael Chandler’s recent comments, and more.
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[@m.bowers9066]

He's not scared to fight Colby,but HE IS scared to lose to Colby..He knows realistically that Colby could actually beat him..But I don't think he would be able to stomach actually losing to someone that has talked about his family and friends the way that Colby has..So I think he prefers to just avoid the whole situation..

[@simondalton8295]

You are spot on 👍

[@yaakw]

Colby vs Conor. Winner gets Dustin.

[@jackwhite4091]

Could beat him? Colby would melt Dustin

[@coffeeyouu]

shut up casual and the comment section cap cap cap

[@matthewrammer]

Dustin said “on-site” with Colby!?! When a fighter says it’s “on-site” and won’t fight who’s the phony?

[@abyss5883]

“what are you my financial advisor?" 🤣 Ariel wanted to say yes

[@nemohoez8849]

"No but who is your financial advisor if you don't mind?"

[@castronator29]

@@theboogeyman9813 it's all family business anyway lol

[@americafkyeah8695]

Oy vey 👃

[@abyss5883]

@@castronator29 hahahaha

[@Jake-qo3mp]

@@nemohoez8849 Rofl.

[@PauloPasta]

Ariel: "You've come a long way from that shitty house you were living in back then." Dustin: "I still have that house. My mom lives in it." Ariel: "And what a beautiful place it is."

[@iamrichlol]

😂😂😂😂

[@richardjones3792]

Which part?

[@jackburton9331]

Lmaooooo

[@austinmalone7760]

😭😭

[@MikeySkywalker]

He didn't say it was shitty. Lol. That said your comment is gold.

[@michaelsinger8357]

He really picked Dustin’s nerve with that chandler clip😂

[@thefierce]

17:05

[@anonymousa591]

@@thefierce thx

[@oak8891]

Did he tho? Dustin gave him props on the michael Johnson tweet, I think Ariel annoys him in general he snaps at him some times and it’s hilarious

[@danieladkins7522]

Ariel: you’d be open to Dustin Dustin: I am Dustin

[@dabama1]

Time stamp? 😂

[@AB0UDPK]

@@dabama1 21:00

[@danieladkins7522]

22:00

[@Thiiink]

lol

[@eetfuk3571]

now we have another mythical fighter. we demand now Dominick "I am Dominick Reyes" Reyes vs Dustin "I am Dustin" Poirier

[@franciscomendoza9071]

Lol when Dustin comes up with a funny smart comeback he almost smirks like he wants to pat himself in the back haha

[@thatindiandude4602]

The dad joke energy. :D

[@americafkyeah8695]

High school drop out energy

[@Ron_Swanson]

@@americafkyeah8695 His bank vs yours though

[@brucie9977]

@@Ron_Swanson bro cmon these guys don’t got that much in the bank maybe a milly or two but these guys ain’t rich rich at all lmao

[@toads5200]

Don't we all?

[@joe45.]

Dustin: I wont fight Colby for 10 million UFC: We're prepared to offer you 11 million to fight Colby Dustin: OK UFC: OK

[@MrMancreatedgod]

Wtf is your point?

[@poatan6304]

@@MrMancreatedgod that Porier is a beta

[@MrMancreatedgod]

@@poatan6304 ok. So it's beta to not fight for 10 million but fight for 11? You clearly have no understanding of "beta". That's 100 alpha.

[@MrMancreatedgod]

@@poatan6304 you clearly missed the part where Cuba Gooding Jr looked in the mirror and said show me the money. Sorry but not sorry I just scrambled your tiny pathetic brain. It isn't your fault is what I meant. 🤷‍♂️

[@ShaneKelley207]

@@MrMancreatedgod nah

[@fappydabear1774]

Dustin's my favorite dude in the ufc. Not many guys I truly respect as people (as opposed to fighters, which I respect all) in the ufc. Genuine guy. Thanks for the interview.

[@KaleidoscopeBeats]

It’s all good Schmo I’m going to keep on doing this interview with you 😂😂

[@HappyLeigh]

That was great!😂

[@kunalraisinghani8872]

He really is the PRO. 😂

[@Jmh2989]

Dustin v Nate would be incredible. Dustin v Chandler would be incredible. Dustin v Colby makes me nervous,,, so that's the fight to make

[@dankrhino]

2 FOTN and one 50-44

[@crimsonking4151]

He loses all those fights

[@Kalmah-ic5nf]

@@crimsonking4151 Nate Diaz can't beat anyone anymore...

[@crimsonking4151]

@@Kalmah-ic5nf maybe not but he can beat Dustin

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@Kalmah-ic5nf Nate vs Tony...or Nate vs Max Holloway...now this is where styles make fights. It's a battle of volume, pressure & strong chins, plus you know it's gonna be standing up the whole time

[@makachun5983]

Dustin is a game dude. Always liked that about him. I don't think he gets passed Colby, but I hope he gets that Diaz fight eventually.

[@balbir224]

The fact that he accepted the fact that Chandler had him in the tweet's reply shows that how good of a person he is. Not like hey, old things n stuff talk The guy accepted that he got clipped and it was what it was Respect to The Diamond💎

[@spam9330]

Time stamp?

[@Stiruz]

@BONNEE MCGEE Stop typing like that, its psychopathic behaviour.

[@iamrichlol]

@BONNEE MCGEE what's with the hashtags, champ? This ain't twitter 😂

[@jaymallo7859]

Out of all the UFC fighters I’m happy for finally getting their due and making great money.. Nate Diaz and Dustin deserve it

[@arianlatifi5492]

Bruh Poirier looks like a Mexican

[@HeyBigChriss]

And it’s because of Conor! Conor makes fighters rich!

[@jaymallo7859]

@@HeyBigChriss can’t argue with that.

[@mattellis6040]

Charles deserves it....poirier knew he was going against a bjj expert and refused to work on even the basics like protecting your back.

[@jaymallo7859]

@Stew BonBon he’s made more money in 1 of those 3 fights than he has in his entire career before that combined. Him and Jorge are the highest paid fighters never to be champion. If you count BMF belt then he’s #1. My point was only that he isn’t struggling anymore

[@jtrillz3953]

2:06 “listen Ariel, I don’t ask you how much ESPN pays you.” Part 2 💀

[@Urdad____]

💀💀💀

[@syphonunfiltered]

Every time! Helwani always asking Dustin weird financial questions

[@TheTrueSpadeSupreme]

That's the line of his ill always remember lol. Maybe the only.

[@poatan6304]

@@syphonunfiltered he's a journalist can ask whatever he wants if those commentators can bring up on-going civil cases

[@stringsnare]

He does that a lot with fighters

[@fearandsmoking]

This night be the most I've laughed in a dustin interview. Such a solid dude! So funny when he called ariel the schmo and hilarious when he gave Chandler props on his tweet about him getting knocked out.

[@MikeySkywalker]

He has really come out of his shell since he beat Conor.

[@ChiSportsFann]

dustin is a scumbag i hope he fights colby so he can get his ass kicked

[@goldenbiscuit420]

@@MikeySkywalker still hasn't signed the on sight contract 😑

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@goldenbiscuit420 Okay I'll send you some knee pads.

[@goldenbiscuit420]

@@MikeySkywalker you need those for the diamond pressure

[@eddiemango]

Dustin knows Colby would do exactly what khabib did to him, except he'd do it for five rounds and not go for a sub

[@mrmolloy]

Colby would get destroyed by khabib I don't think dustin is that worried he has cardio for days

[@eddiemango]

No one’s talking about Khabib vs colby, also, Dustin looked gassed after one round of continuous wrestling, you think Colby wouldn’t be able to do that? Colby would wrestle him for 5 rounds, colby has 0 submission game, but he’ll rag doll Dustin just like Khabib was able to

[@ttot20]

@@mrmolloy what makes you think Khabib destroys Colby?

[@yadunknow3436]

@@eddiemango yup spot on. That's how it would most likely happen but Dustin could definitely knock him out with the power and boxing he has but it's just not likely.

[@presticles123]

@@yadunknow3436 dustin has to hit colby with a 5 piece combo to knock him out lol

[@dopeymark]

I'm not going to lie I would like to see Dustin fight Colby.

[@ballstothewall38]

Dustin would get starched.

[@Jamedia66]

Colby would maul him

[@tacticalmattress]

@@ballstothewall38 Lmfao so many Colby d!ckriders. This fight would be much closer than people think. Colby definitely has better Cardio/pressure for 5 rounds but he is not as technical or has shown to make multiple adjustments mid-fight. Dustin is the type of guy to read YOUR read then fake you out with a pull counter. Colby will have a disadvantage on the feet. Colby whiffs way too much and he has pillow hands because he purposely pulls his punches to retain cardio. If he can't win by a decision by grappling, then he will actually most likely lose the fight everywhere else. There is no submission threat from Colby, especially when Dustin has BJJ. You'll find out that Dustin is actually more proficient on the ground and transitioning. Colby is good at takedowns, he can take you down, but then he doesn't know what to do. Dustin will get up lol. He's done so before against more skilled grapplers/wrestlers.

[@alexbentley486]

@@tacticalmattress you’re lost. Colby controls him every second. I’ve literally … personally… been in the training room to watch that a couple years back.

[@americafkyeah8695]

@@tacticalmattress if khabib can drown Soyrier, imagine what Raw American Steel will do. RIP dustin

[@brandonbowes09]

Precisely the instinctive initial response Chandler would have expected when he threw that answer line out. Surprising it would be, IMO yet, interesting.

[@lukejacobs1143]

Dustin is the most thoughtful interview in MMA imo. He's so god damn genuine. When he says "let's go," you just feel it's authentic. And his breakdowns of his own fights/strategies is fascinating to me every single post-fight press conference. I love the guy. I PRAY they come to Dallas for 277 like the rumor mill is saying.

[@poatan6304]

Get married bruh

[@lukejacobs1143]

@@poatan6304 Gay jokes!

[@p_dachxnkbleeder2852]

“Let’s go” is so corny lol anyone who says it looks dumb when they say it

[@lukejacobs1143]

@@p_dachxnkbleeder2852 there's a corny way it's usually said with enthusiasm, and then there's a serious way. Watch his interview with Freddie roach when he's asked about if he's gonna fight Nate. Listen to his answer and tell me that's corny.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

Actually he’s extremely disingenuous.. his excuse for not fighting Colby is silly and illogical.. he is avoiding the fight because he knows he will lose. And then he says he doesn’t want to wait 10 months for a fight and he wants a fight etc.. meanwhile he just rejected two fights lol.. he’s full of crap.. but “let’s go!” so the dummies jump on it. 🤦‍♂️

[@scoonboon]

I’ve grown to love Dustin. He’s a great guy. Ballsy. Tremendous fighter. He’s come a long way.

[@lexiluthor3926]

TREMENDOUS

[@oldironsides4107]

All of his fights from his young days are great

[@user-ve2ec8rm4z]

he's not doing it for u. get over yourself 🤡

[@scoonboon]

@Ricardo Velarde Jr. He’s done many many interviews. I’ve made my opinion that he’s a great guy.

[@nicksanford7390]

Ballsy? He had been ducking Colby for 3 straight yrs and calls himself such a high draw and had never been. You worship fake realities and need something to clutch onto.

[@ronaldrrusti4846]

I dont think Dustin cares about whether or not Colby beats him, he just doesn't wanna expose his family to the taunts and tactics Colby uses to get inside Dustin's head. He's gonna drag his name and his family through the mud to get a leg up and sell the PPV. I can respect him prioritizing him and his family's peace of mind, it nearly destroyed Masvidal.

[@michaelscott3222]

Dude, he's a cuck. A grown man begging another to bang out your wife is never a good look. Especially for you a fan lmao

[@SimonMooreChannel]

Finally some sense. Colby is not a good matchup for Dustin but I totally feel he would take the fight and the loss if needed without any issue if Colby wasn't such a dirtbag. I believe him.

[@NejiNimbus]

What are u 5? Dustins so far past trash talk at this point, its done

[@iver4706]

He definitely cares

[@NejiNimbus]

@@space_2804 i think its more to u then it is to him tbh

[@alexab543]

-Guy who calls Colby out specifically for a date before the Masvidal lawsuit so the 'brain damage' claim is invalidated by him fighting again before the trial. Dustin knew he was going to decline that date and is just trying to look good to the dumb fans

[@alcottdevalte7440]

That's a really good point. But I hope this fight happens next somehow.

[@miguelortiz5286]

Alex quit being a snowflake

[@rrai-]

Or hes trying to fight him and prevent his friend from going to prison

[@richart7392]

Toothless Colby calling out lightweights.. he beat Journeyman Jorge who has 17 losses and went hiding when he has to fight top 5 from welterweight lol

[@elijahcrosby6411]

@@richart7392 lmao Dustin weighs more than Colby lmaoo at least he fights at his own weight instead of draining to get down and be a weight bully

[@gio7942]

Hard to not like the guy. He’s a grinder and always exciting to watch. If anyone deserves success it’s him

[@zakman9209]

Not that hard, is a fake nice guy and a total hypocrite

[@muneebelahi7580]

@@zakman9209 not fake though

[@yurinoworry]

@@zakman9209 only if you believe what Colby Covington says about him. And knowing Colby doesn’t believe most of what comes out of his own mouth and is just trying to sell fights, that’s all you should need to know about that.

[@thegdfp6447]

@@zakman9209 Chaosuckers be regurgitating made up BS... Colby is the Wish model of Chael Sonnen. Decent wrestling, lots of strikes with little power, snarky whiny bishboy that will never wear a real UFC belt. He'll be out at the end of this contract.

[@statmcmusic3696]

Yeah I saw him on Grinder too

[@mattEstrada1001]

I can’t stand Colby either but it’s weird Dustin is more upset at Colby being fake than fighters sneaking up on and assaulting each other

[@djb.wrastles.2072]

He can’t really say that though because he did tweet that it’s on sight if he see’s Colby. From what I can tell DP is a man of his word.

[@PandemoniumPirateRadio]

@@djb.wrastles.2072 "A man of his word" he's a rrrrrrtard you mean. Assaulting people and going to jail or paying huge fines when you have a CHILD and family to take care of is braindead. I'm an EX Masvidal fan because of that idiotic stunt. You don't flee Cuba to come to the US to then break the laws and assault people in the streets like a ffffin dog.

[@Frenchy78ify]

duuuuuh everyone hates colby in UFC, its normal he wasn't bothered masvidal cleaned miami streets 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Im sure everybody celebrated behind close doors 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattEstrada1001]

@@djb.wrastles.2072 on sight means you are going to fight them straight up not sneak up behind them

[@themonsterbaby]

@@mattEstrada1001 no. On sight means when I see you I'm jumping on you. Period. Jorge already gave him a fair one, and lost. He didn't go there to just repeat that process. He went there to punish him for his mouth. And he succeeded.

[@TH-yh8pf]

Ariel is so painfully hard to listen to sometimes. It's like he doesn't listen or comprehend what the person is saying. My god it's rough, I feel for Dustin at times during this.

[@jamesbrown6473]

Ariel ask hard questions, you dont comprehend as your still on the short bus

[@TH-yh8pf]

@@jamesbrown6473 you can't even spell correctly. Sit on one and rotate tiny Tim

[@jonathansalvador5037]

@@jamesbrown6473 Asks the hard questions like the same question he just asked you four times.

[@Denchanter]

@@jamesbrown6473 does insulting strangers on the internet make you feel better about yourself?

[@jamesbrown6473]

@@Denchanter insult to insult is how I roll, you a winny Lil b

[@iamlightfoot]

I've gotta say,That Dustin is Truly a Good Dude! As solid💎as they come,And down to Earth! This Guy is Grounded!!! Anybody that say's anything Bad about Dustin;Is a straight-up 💩 Gurgler! STRAIGHT-UP! GURGLE GURGLE!!! 🤜💀🤛

[@jimdogg808]

Dustin is such a cool person, love his whole attitude which is why he has been one of my favorite fighters for a long time now. He deserves everything he has, hard work pays off.

[@Dare-Knight]

Fake charity man, Jolie's wife.

[@unholylemonpledge9730]

@@Dare-Knight cringe

[@DmDaPDm]

@Roas Metten Yeah i hope you're 14/15 Years old making jokes like that, so lame.

[@jiahaogoh2822]

regardless if he is champion or not his resume is insane

[@jimdogg808]

@@jiahaogoh2822 agreed

[@anglin4151]

I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR DP YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED MY BROTHER… YOU ALWAYS KEEP IT REAL !!!🤜💪

[@AgosLive]

Some people saying Dustin is afraid of Colby are ridiculous, Dustin fought everyone and khabib being the best at that press forward style

[@sebsobis7001]

His woife is in Conor’s Dms

[@eddievargas704]

They used to train together, just like Masvidal. he knows what’s going to happen if they box, Colby gonna smash him and his wife.

[@Socrates526]

Dusty poirier is scared senseless. He's got a good tough guy act

[@kimbowalker5504]

Peahead

[@NovaSixx]

Colby fans are trolls. They don't actually believe that.

[@themilkman7748]

How anyone can hate Dustin is crazy! The guys been in the UFC forever and outlasted many he started out with. still putting people away in big fights! Never in a boring fight. And people think he scared of Colby lmao. Stop! Dustin a real One

[@danielbrannan2234]

Dustin is a straight up Louisianimal.

[@themilkman7748]

@@danielbrannan2234 that he is brother

[@michaelcostello2592]

As a irishman I honestly love poirier ,he seems genuine

[@kaimojepaslt]

irishman with name costello XD you are as fake as sorier.

[@sconte0817]

Dustin is a class act hell of a guy and just a good guy to root for and I hope he is champ one day .

[@tmllw-x1560]

Dustin low key just clowned chandler with simple facts

[@alexandrostheodorou8387]

I thought Dustin pulled out in 2018. He even said something like “i tried my best, but i couldn’t finish camp.” Nate didn’t pull out.

[@nnamdiasomougha3587]

Nate called the fight off because they did him dirty at the press conference

[@ericghale2257]

"I am dustin" 😂😂😂 that was great

[@LateAlways2]

thanx a lot, Ariel! we all needed that!

[@Sam-ng3of]

They're saving Diaz for McGregor trilogy.

[@calvinmiguel4405]

I don’t think the UFC or Conor want that fight.

[@collin1361]

They are talking about Conor vs hooker for his comeback fight

[@ThePlaybackRoom]

Conny is fighting for the belt budddy

[@doctad11p]

Conor aint taking that fight. Diaz would still whoop him, Mcgregor and the UFC know that. And all Conor’s buzz will be gone after that

[@collin1361]

@Trippy SZN someone from the ufc literally said "dan hooker is on the top of a very short list to be conor mcgregors next opponent"

[@sohcahtoa9652]

Bald Poirier's winrate is a lot less than Salon Quality Poirier.

[@micah7249]

But his submission loss rate is lower as well as pea head

[@Cub__]

Funny asf

[@xmarkstheo]

Ariel is wild in this interview, Dustin served him well with his answers

[@THIS---GUY]

Gonna trigger a lot of people. I don't like Colby as a person but would bet he wins against dustin relatively easily. No excuses either him and Colby are both 190 guys outside camp Colby says he walks around 185-190 Dustin admitted he cut 190-145 and he's bigger now.

[@THIS---GUY]

@khalood zizo he looks virtually identical in the octagon and out of camp. He's not cutting that much man

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@THIS---GUY colby is the worst match up for Dustin. Iron chin, cardio for days and a relentless chain grappler.

[@truthseekerKJV]

If Colby can go the distance with Usman, he can handle Dustin while eating a burger.

[@nogiidude4819]

Dustin's interviews are always great

[@yogi2983]

He's mentally very nimble. I'd enjoy a conversation with him. Good interview.

[@user-ve2ec8rm4z]

but who tf are u tho?

[@CantHesi]

@@user-ve2ec8rm4z why do you care lmao did u think that was a insult to Dustin u dumby?

[@freckface7443]

This is why im a DP fan for life.. He is real and doesn't waiver from his true self! He is already a Champion at heart and is deserving of props for his fight game and the constant role model he is to the younger generation, class act and he is far from over.. Lets go DP, pumped to see you back inside the octagon no matter the opponent!! #teamdiamond

[@Keno313]

He gon get whooped but he wont accept colby

[@plcoelho]

From the whole interview, the only thing I focused on was the fact that UFC fighters have to buy the pay per view if they wanna watch the fights at home. Let that sink in.

[@paleo704]

^^^ Snowflake comment

[@RonnyWelles]

@@paleo704 🤡🤡

[@NovaSixx]

Chandler is bullshitting so hard saying he forgot about Poirier.

[@timaldridge84]

How, prober has got a little too full of himself after conor. Chandler clearly isn't afraid, wants the action fights

[@hyeboi]

Yeah.. Chandler is totally afraid of Dustin but calls out all the killers lmao

[@andyzuniga6784]

Dustin didn’t want to fight chandler before…

[@fanofmma100]

@@hyeboi wtf are you talking about? which killers? because Poirier is better than Gaethje, Hooker and Ferguson

[@khalidqureshi3168]

@@fanofmma100 I wouldnt say poirier is outright better than gaethje (would have gone either way after round 3 ended, it was a close fight) or ferguson (gaethje got saved by the bell and his leg kicks made an impact vs tony) or hooker (poirier got saved by the bell)

[@aryamanmani4025]

No ones going to give Colby a third title shot after beating Masvidal and Dustin, might as well beat some unranked people at this point. No disrespect to Jorge and Diamond but neither are top 5 Welterweights. Colby should fight Khamzat.

[@edwardkelly3280]

Colby would get crushed by Chimaev imo. I would take Burns if I was Colby

[@1824ajay]

@@edwardkelly3280 Lol

[@marinh.7514]

@@edwardkelly3280 i don’t know if I agree with that take about Colby getting crushed by Chimaev. I think Colby’s cardio might drown him.

[@aryamanmani4025]

@@edwardkelly3280 Well that's the thing, I think its such an interesting matchup. Its everything you want in a fight.

[@sy12]

@@edwardkelly3280 Colby’s silence is saying a lot. That is definitely the fight everybody wants except colby and his fanboys.

[@Tonypalozzi10]

“I’ll fight him and I don’t care” *doesn’t accept contract offer to that fight bc I don’t want him to get paid* 🤣🤣wtf is this logic

[@erikbritz8095]

Its to piss colby off 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottmichael7178]

i believe thats a lack of logic lol

[@OEM1]

@@erikbritz8095 No its cuz he knows Colby would whoop him.

[@erikbritz8095]

@@OEM1 not at all he is diing it to piss him off i pick colby to win and i know why he is post poning the fight 🤣 id do it too just to piss off this guy

[@LakeNonaFan]

He’s keeping his options open. Colby is the last resort

[@americafkyeah8695]

Dustin is just another infinity stone Colby will collect. P.s. Joannas hematoma head is the mind stone 💅

[@dersatansschuh4426]

How many does he have already? 0,5?

[@nipplehead]

You're a virgin.

[@xSTEVExOx1]

What happened to the Kumaru infinity stone?

[@natecharles1211]

I am inevitable

[@SaltyPeanutz]

Poirier vs Covington makes 0 sense. Colby is going to win the fight and at this point Dustin just wants to fight and not sit around. I don't blame him for going stir crazy.

[@rogerhinds4062]

I just wanna see him tap again

[@painandpyro]

Colby doing his best to avoid welterweight contenders lol

[@mmarelated2034]

If you're a prizefighter, which Poirier is.. it makes total sense (money fight). Dustin will not be champion. He's had two chances and now the top 5 is so stacked, I just don't see it happening for him. Keep in mind I would love to of seen him become champion - and even bet him to win against Charles.

[@1.21gigawatts2]

Yeah that's a bad fight for Dustin. Seems strange for the UFC to put him on ice like this because Poirier is probably one of the biggest draws coming off those Conor fights. If I were Dana I'd be booking a Dustin fight pronto just for the PPV buys alone so maybe there's something Dustin isn't telling us. From both a fanfare perspective and a PPV perspective Gaethje v Poirier 2 is the way to go. That would be freaking banana's.

[@mmarelated2034]

@@1.21gigawatts2 Would love to see Gaethje vs Poirier 2. Still think Poirier wins that again.

[@spearson822]

Poirier says he will fight Colby all of a sudden because he knows Colby can't fight right now

[@freyasworld5024]

Everybody keeps saying that but idk

[@RGY33]

Why are the ufc offering him the fight if Colby can't fight

[@SimonMooreChannel]

Yep, Poirier is surely hiding at home and faking a brain injury while avoiding Khamzat, when Colby is giving interviews and calling him out on Twitter.. oh wait 😂😂

[@kwesietsibah2917]

@@RGY33 exactly

[@02au17]

@@RGY33 they probably are pressuring colby and or poirier to fight or are fulfilling their legally obligated fight offers

[@Studmuffinmark]

Definitely one of my favorite fighter's. Great interview

[@r.boss5373]

Easily the best guy in the MMA business.. n definitely my favorite fighter.. love this guy.. he's the realest goin

[@JJS595]

This dude all of a sudden wants to fight Colby when he’s going to court with his buddy Jorge 😂 Dustin Soyrier really thinks he’s slick and Colby will smell this bs from a mile away lol

[@richart7392]

Toothless Colby got his jaw broken by Usman

[@BearKing51]

@@richart7392 ok?

[@theymockedjesusalso]

Damn the D riding is real... you Colby fans worship the guy.

[@stonecold316339]

Well if Colby wasn't such a b**** after talking so much personal s*** he wouldn't have gotten his tooth knocked out, called the cops, press charges and sue! No wonder none of the fighters respect him.

[@kevindurantburner3592]

Why is Colby calling out lightweights that aren't wrestlers. Not only is it a perfect stylistic matchup for him but he's calling out a guy that fights 15 pounds lighter lol

[@nickotten1358]

Dustin is the man. I’d love to see either fight on July 30!! 💎💎💎

[@fitzy28101]

He is no diamond, more like cubic zirconia.

[@evan4195]

Great interview DP is the man

[@lariojoubert3877]

Dustin Poirier fan for life!!! Much love and respect from cape town south africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦😎👊✌

[@LahLahMan]

Colby about to give ATT another easy L . Exposing that overrated Gym.

[@AgosLive]

Are you stupid?

[@july5345]

You sound like you're a professional fighter that actually trains there.

[@DmDaPDm]

Yes internet guy calling a gym with proven UFC veterans there...overrated. Typical Colby fan.

[@muneebelahi7580]

Lol what clown opinion lol

[@mbusigumede2033]

American Tap Team

[@michaelcipriano5803]

Much respect for Dustin !!! Never backs down from anyone !! He’s definitely one of the all time best ever !!

[@sebsobis7001]

His woife is in me DMs

[@xavierb9061]

He backed down til colby had masvidal incident..now fight not likely he chimes up

[@sy12]

@@xavierb9061 are you dumb or hard of hearing? He was offered the Colby fight just last week and that was the reason he said yes.

[@saturnringer267]

He backed up when Colby was calling him out. Now that Colby is facing legal issues, he’s acting like he wants it. Keep in mind that Dustin and Jorge are friends in ATT so Dustin knows Colby isn’t in a spot to accept that fight

[@americafkyeah8695]

Money changes everybody, Nate is a money fight.

[@thepistolguy859]

I was really rooting for Dustin to get that belt against Charles he deserves it dude comes to fight Everytime and he's one of the best boxers in the UFC if not the best.

[@nico348]

I really hope this fight with Colby happens, like a lot. Both guys have had the same career championship wise (interim champs) both lost in undisputed title fights twice too so they are in the same position in that regard and both have been the elite of elite in their respective divisions. And im a huge fan of both guys. I hope he didnt accept just cuz he thinks Colby is tied up with other things (lawsuit). And dude, if Dustin wins he beat the numer 1 guy at WW...he could get a title shot. I think Dustin actually has more to gain then Colby. Hes just focused on big fun fights i think.

[@nicksanford7390]

In the same position? Lol! Not even close. Clearly you don't follow facts to well.

[@nico348]

@@nicksanford7390 uh they both lost two undisputed title fights and usually you don't get a third for a long while. So they are in the exact same position you inbred basement dwelling incel.

[@nico348]

@@nicksanford7390 they are also both at the top of the division. You should follow a sport you understand so you don't have to go around looking like a tard. But, I imagine you're used to that.

[@dsilverleaf4668]

Dustin is nothing like Colby.

[@tenacminotauro9541]

Poirier was tense here. Ariel should've lead with his hot sauce first.

[@lubo8767]

He is always tense. Kind of a difficult guy to interview.

[@dennisharvey5852]

I would like to see Dustin beat Colby but Covington is a tough fight for anyone.

[@dino2540]

Id like to see conor be humble, wont happen, he is bigger and a better wrestler. why you think colby called him out?

[@dennisharvey5852]

@@dino2540 Easy fight, easy money.

[@politicomans3123]

Bruh Gilbert burns would wreck Covington. Why has Covington only fought bums or scrubs excluding Usman? He needs to fight either Leon, burns or khamzat ASAP

[@semyaza555]

@@politicomans3123 Love him or hate him, Colby would smoke everyone you just named.

[@poatan6304]

@@politicomans3123 has he fought u? If not, he hasn't been fighting bums

[@lb2017bl]

He doesn’t want to fight Colby and I get that.. maybe he should have thought about that before he called out Colby and said it was on sight when Colby picked Khabib to beat Dustin..

[@etiennedebeer4647]

Feel like Beneil Dariush always gets overlooked when speaking about top LWs would love to see Dustin fight him.

[@adamrobinson2496]

Only by casuals bro. Would be extremely instresting when it hits the floor

[@itsAlwaysKhabibTime]

Hes just one of those guys that looks better with shorter hair like the buzz cut. Glad he brought this look back

[@eduardogabriel5341]

Getting ko 'd by Michael Johnson 😁

[@dusan550]

Totally disagree, his haircut before was a lot better and he was more handsome..

[@itsAlwaysKhabibTime]

@@dusan550 I think he looks goofy and a little slow in a way with the longer hair. This is look on the other hand is of a guy who shouldnt be mess with

[@hisoka524]

@@dusan550 100% Salon quality hair dustin is The best 😂

[@OfficerMcNastty]

Sucks that Chandler doesn’t wanna fight Dustin… I feel like it would really summit another tittle shot for chandler if he could beat Dustin. I think Michael is a great match up for Dustin especially if they just wanna throw hands! Would be a banger fight

[@RealSatanHere]

He’d get knocked out bruh.

[@diegos1802]

Dustin would knock him out bro he's avoiding him

[@kevinr.9896]

Someone would get sparked out

[@worldview6218]

Dustin is a horrible matchup for chandler, and chandler knows this, and I say this as someone who is a huge fan of chandler. But chandler pretending this is some personal issue, ignoring that gaethje literally said the same thing Poirier said but way more disrespectfully, or pretending like Dustin just isn’t a draw is ridiculous lol. It’s neither. Chandler wants either a title shot, or a fight with guys like Conor or Nate who are past their prime but will still get him paid a butt ton more and still justify a title fight if he wins. Chandler got caught by Charles, then got caught by gaethje in a somewhat different way but similar reason, and then got caught with the exact same shot Charles got him with by Tony. His striking defense is worse then even olivera. He is all risk all reward, but he is super susceptible of getting hit clean when exiting, especially when he throws that signature range finding right body shot he throws at literally everyone. Dustin is not the guy to have this defensive flaw against by any means and Dustin is also a very durable fighter on top of that which means for a guy like chandler who will rely on getting a knockout early on to have a shot at winning against that with someone durable like Poirier that it’s less likely. And sure, chandler has the power to knock literally anyone out cold if he catches them in the right spot and clean, but Poirier has honestly some of the best, if not the best boxing in all of ufc and also he has a chin.

[@KrikZ32]

it would summit another title shot?

[@DJL1985]

Dustin is a real badass. real as it gets. This was a bad ass interview with Dustin hes hard af.. LaFayette Louisiana represent!! im from lake Charles sha! lol 😁

[@princemakaida9515]

A "Cartoon Character" Wow! that's the coldest thing I've heard someone say about Colby Covington. More Dustin Poirier interviews sheesh, man. I think entertainer is what he meant or should've said, the opposite of stressor.

[@markvandenboogaard8523]

Dustin is one of the classiest guys not just in the UFC but in the whole sport, always carries his self with respect n treats others the same... When Dustin speaks he doesn't beat around the bush and tells it like it is..

[@ng98youtube]

Badass interview lol 😂 Dustin is a such a badass

[@jayentv6264]

lol nothing bad ass about regretting taking a fight 🤣🤣🤣

[@mattboyce3276]

I love Dustin. But Colby will whoop that ass if they fight.

[@jaystat6545]

No doubt Colby would ragdoll him. And I'm a big Diamond fan

[@kautsarmw9526]

@@mattboyce3276 hahah we dustin fans know that lol but when poirier fights it's a must watch one of the only 2 fighters that got foty contenders in 3 different years (other one is Lawler)

[@ceedub3966]

Colby can't take a a big punch, he better have Poirer down immediately. We haven't even seen Poirer at 170 he could have an insane punch at that weight.

[@Scp716creativecommons]

I fell out of mma, for several years, just watching occasional clips, didn't really know who Dustin was, except everyone wanted him and mC to keep going. I liked what i saw, from him, in the whole connor saga, but i figured him for "typically mma guy, number 7712", but i also had a feeling i was undervaluing him, which, that statement undervalues anyone, just, back of my mind saying "yeah, but here its near criminal". In these years since, i get what that voice ment. Dustin, with the food, the love for his community, and any that reminds him of a loving home, the wit (*sighs* Allright, Schmo, it's alright, I'll continue the interview 😂😂😂), and, beyond that all, his fight. Dudes special, actually a Diamond, meaning clear, and it can cut anything. Poirier won me over, total badass

[@ChernobylClocks]

Lmfaoo "what are you my financial advisor" the whole first part about them talking about houses and money was funny

[@formcheck5553]

Dustin keeps saying he doesn’t want Colby making money off of fighting him. It’s really getting old. Colby is gonna make plenty more money whether he fights Dustin or not. The reality is Dustin just knows Colby would absolutely smoke him in a fight.

[@robotchickenwingz]

Well how I thought he had brain damage? Colby is avoiding his own division to fight a lightweight.

[@ppvplug3940]

Lmaoooo seriously… acting like he brings in a lot of viewers

[@formcheck5553]

@@robotchickenwingz yea colby is really avoiding his division there bud. Just fought the champ 2 times

[@robotchickenwingz]

@@formcheck5553 He fought an over the hill Woodley to get the title shot pal. Luque finished Woodley in 1 round.

[@formcheck5553]

@@robotchickenwingz you’re just a troll lol he fought usman at welterweight for the title twice after that. If you don’t even watch a sport don’t speak about it 😂

[@bonganimasonabo2364]

One of my favourite fighters, inside & outside the cage.

[@managut]

nice interview.

[@mrmolloy]

DP is a legend always down to fight. Wish UFC could pull the trigger more often when these guys really want to fight.

[@neptune8166]

Ain't down to fight Chaos

[@charlieaylward]

Gotta love Dustin! Just a real guy , who is a bad ass fighter! Give the man a fight Dana!

[@Cub__]

Dustin is an inspiration, he's the man and a real one 💯

[@retardedamericans1]

Shut up ya clown

[@RegisDegis]

hes a clown

[@franco30528]

Inspiration how

[@Donyk]

@@RegisDegis how so?

[@Frenchy78ify]

@@RegisDegis who are you ? An unknow hater of a "clown" that whoops your whole family ass and make millions ? he's a great guy. Can't say the same about all ufc fighters, like colbait. He's a real clown and a nobody, he gets no ppv points.

[@zakman9209]

You see him slowly retracting from the colby callout as the interview goes on 🤣🤣🤣

[@jordanj9069]

If Colby is an underdog on any bookie against Dustin I’ll be sooooo happy

[@booooo-urns]

What book would possibly have Covington as a dog? That’s so outlandish I don’t even know why you’d put that out there Colby probably opens -300 on betonline and gets immediately bet down to -450 or worse. He will be unplayable by the time he opens on draftkings or FanDuel or whatever sanctioned book you’re using since you started wagering last year

[@kryzword]

not a shot, colby already opened up as a -650 favorite against dustin LOL

[@jordanj9069]

@@booooo-urns Haha, I can dream. Charles shouldn’t have been an underdog against Dustin but he was

[@jordanj9069]

@@kryzword I don’t even mind him at -650

[@TimeEnthusiast]

Respectfully why does he keep bringing up the fact of giving Colby “a platform” or “making money off my name” it’s the UFC’s platform? No?

[@angelmirchev8433]

It's technically the UFC's platform, but each individual fighter is also his own platform. Colby will make more money fighting Dustin than anyone else, because A Dustin is amongst the more popular fighters now and B, because they have history so he can probably negotiate better pay for himself.

[@thecritic4684]

I think Colby a bigger draw anyway 😁

[@BasicBrute]

@@thecritic4684 absolutely. Also Colby has better option which will pay more than Dustin fight. Ex: fight with khamzat

[@DmDaPDm]

Respectfully its because he knows that Colby will continue to use his family as a tool for a promotion, and the more Colby talks, the more money he may potentially get or exposure he'll get. Why give him that knowing he's gonna talk smut about your family to get there.

[@angelmirchev8433]

@@thecritic4684 he's not. If anything they're roughly even.

[@HipHopAn0n]

I favor Colby but after what Dustin was saying he kinda forced himself into this fight. I think Dustin will do better than what ppl give him credit for

[@JonJon-pj9ly]

Exactly. And for the record, I think this large amout of people siding with Colby are Just Conor fanboys

[@Pwagismyname]

Colby vs Dustin and Nate vs Chimaev 2 fights nobody cares to see

[@sommers20]

He knows this clown won't hurt him jus gonna dry hump him for 15 min

[@sirnicholibraden86]

@@JonJon-pj9ly That makes zero sense.

[@saturnringer267]

@@JonJon-pj9ly yeah you must have been one of those guys who said “Jorge is gonna knock Colby out” and now switched to Dustin

[@heeerlijk]

Haircut is looking fine diamond! You the champ

[@3four4door59]

What ever your going through Dustin I hope it gets better mate

[@Joe-ys7lr]

Dustin is a real one. My favorite fighter.

[@jacobhughes9010]

Man Colby is a tough nights work regardless what anyone from that gym says and they all know it

[@rhymeister]

I don't get how anybody can dislike Poirier, just an overall good dude. People from Da Boot are down to earth, extremely nice. In general, just my opinion, and full disclosure I'm from a state nearby and not from LA, the nicest people of any state in the U.S.

[@timkay4386]

My 2 favorite people talkin facts! All the best y’all ✌️

[@hammadabro6083]

I used to always wonder why people dislike Ariel but I kinda see it now. He tried to gaslight so much in this interview

[@davequag2795]

DP my favorite fighter. Such a cool dude

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Cool that Dustin gives credit to Yves Edwards. That LW champ thing tho. Is that legit? I don't know. But yeah. Most people probably don't know who Yves is. I barely know who he is. I think it's mostly through Dustin that I know him(Dustin models his style off of him. Yves is the man who came up with the concept of Thugjitsu, the style Dustin refers to as his own. I found that out reading Wikipedia I think) or from the Thomson KO. Or both. Jorge Masvidal also has big respect for him and refers to him as the one guy he ever feared.

[@antoniomaneiro8396]

I'm watching Ariel talking with Poiriea, ...ya gotta love this kid,....his Momma raised an admirable,well rounded gentleman!!.....Leroy Miller.

[@nathandrake9129]

'i don't want him to profit from me' in other words 'i'm scared Colby will destroy me'

[@SimonMooreChannel]

Meanwhile Colby is hiding at home and faking a brain injury to avoid Khamzat, when Dustin is giving interviews and calling him out 😂😂

[@Thiiink]

3 inches taller 20 pounds heavier lol ok

[@iamrichlol]

I don't think so tbh

[@madgavin7568]

@@SimonMooreChannel Colby's also been avoiding Gilbert Burns for the past few years as well, acting like Durinho doesn't even exist.

[@bilkid4233]

Dustin don't want that smoke 😂

[@MrTmac2023]

awesome man. tough sport

[@ck3837]

Thought this was an old interview when I seen the thumbnail

[@MikeySkywalker]

I love how Ariel starts his interviews with a personal touch. So unique. So much better than Brett Okamoto who literally says nothing.

[@Jon--Jones]

Dont blame him hes just a rick kid super model whos trying to be apart of society

[@tiktalk4573]

@@Jon--Jones who ariel?

[@lordsoftherealm2752]

They definitely told Dustin that the fight isn't likely so he accepted.

[@SimonMooreChannel]

Ehrm.. yes.. that surely makes sense..😂 where's Colby? Still hiding waiting for his tooth replacement?

[@oscpert4175]

Always great to hear from dustin

[@MrChristianbowman82]

If Nate and Dustin fight on July 30th in Dallas I’m going to do what I got to do to make that my first live event of the UFC!