Dustin Poirier on Conor McGregor talks, why Tony Ferguson fight fell through | ESPN MMA

Dustin Poirier returns to Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to discuss how negotiations for a fight vs. Tony Ferguson at UFC 254 fell through and how he felt (5:05) disrespected during talks about a potential Michael Chandler bout. “The Diamond” then speaks about (6:48) the talk surrounding him and Conor McGregor, which started with a tweet from McGregor proposing the two fight for charity. Poirier talks about McGregor stating he’d donate $500,000 to The Good Fight Foundation and what he’d do with the donation. (20:54) Poirier breaks down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje and offers his pick for who wins.
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[@MmaWorld22]

The more times Dustin talks the more i respect him he's such a nice human being.

[@freudgv]

Hes a savage.

[@blendon8]

@Micky Banks hahhaa

[@Tapepusher]

NMF

[@SenatorFeathers]

Get back to training guy

[@paulmuldoon2321]

Same here He’s a Diamond 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dano1307]

CHANDLER MAKING MORE THAN PORIER? What a JOKE

[@elijahramos8688]

And Chandler beats no one in the top 10. Watch.

[@OfficialJamesGardner]

@@elijahramos8688 i hate that dude, didn't he just get kod

[@scarlettmichanco8023]

@@elijahramos8688 already has. Top 10 exists outside the UFC

[@bombfirst4134]

​@@elijahramos8688 He should fight Dan Hooker, I will attend his funeral.

[@rejachemno]

Chandler did the savvy thing by testing free agency.

[@TopOfPyramid]

“I dont live in the Diaz world, I live in reality”. Best Dustin line of all time lol 19:05

[@Andrew-dw6ee]

💯

[@JT-eh3vj]

And that’s why over a year later Diaz is still on his mind Diaz already forget about this dude realistically🤣

[@rentalife]

I hope Nate beats him for that.

[@AboutHisBusiness777]

A real quote from a real dude

[@richb9564]

Nate diaz is washed up

[@azizshuvo417]

Dustin would dominate chandler, he should not be getting paid more then Dustin

[@goatgoat944]

He's only being paid more to get him into the UFC think on the offers that Chandler probably had where Dustin has a contract and is probably trying to renegotiate! But I agree Dustin would outclass Chandler

[@joegusset5902]

chandler would get dominated by every top 5 lightweight i think. he needs to fight charles oliveira or hooker

[@onmysoul2121]

@@joegusset5902 Hooker out points him. Dustin tkos him.

[@crowns9966]

Yh I think Chandler is good but Poirier should not waste his time with a guy who is basically unranked, Poirier should definitely fight Conor or Tony

[@mrsantiagolopez141]

You’ve clearly never watched Chandler fight

[@niallbrooks3492]

If anyone deserves more money it Dustin poirier. Has never had a boring fight

[@heyman4479]

I mean the one with McGregor was boring

[@mememachine2357]

“Pay the man!” -Theo Von

[@mdb11yearsago2]

@Greg & wat happened in between those two fights & after?

[@mdb11yearsago2]

@Greg yu'll nvr understand tht since yu're worshiping tht Oldman beater.

[@balazserdei2729]

@Greg what about khabib?

[@irfankobber7097]

Sad to see UFC disrespecting dustin and tony like this :(

[@StallionFernando]

Nah Dustin is just a dummy.

[@alexandercrush]

@@StallionFernando why is he a dummy?

[@stefanomagaddino632]

Well. They both fought for belts over the last year and both choked big time in the process. They should just keep their mouths quiet or else Dana will just cut them. Nuff said.

[@Rocko1990]

What are you referring to?

[@Rocko1990]

@@stefanomagaddino632 choked? Maybe you could say that about Tony but hardly, he was fighting Gaethje and cut weight twice, which admittedly was stupid. And Dustin choked by getting tapped out by the greatest grappler known to man? And Dustin & Tony are at least risk of being cut as anyone in the UFC. Your opinions are wild bro lol

[@imhandyarry9006]

This guy is amazing. His fighting supports his family, also he supports charities, helps children of the streets. Nice guy.

[@ArizonaHurley]

This dude is such a good human, i have mad respect for him. He's exactly what the younger generation needs to see

[@ChazISfat]

Definitely.

[@school8066]

yes true

[@blakecartwright8090]

1000% correct love this

[@rojomojobrand5364]

Agreed Dustin is a great sport. Loved what he did with khabib and I love how he’s bouncing back 💯

[@detectivejonesw]

"Does that annoy you?" "No, I don't live in the Diaz world... I live in reality." Loooooollllll the way he said that was hilarious

[@patrickj2913]

I was literally abt to comment how dope that response was! Slick

[@7ftJames]

That was a Poirier 10-8 if I ever saw one.

[@I_barely_know]

@wutup5566 dustin would have killed nate anyway

[@abryan8117]

@@I_barely_know conor couldnt kill nate what are you talking about, perhaps he would get the win but it wont be walking in the park

[@jedaaa47]

Idk man when he got asked about Nate Diaz he said “ he could get it to” and he sounded hella nervous about that one 😂 not conor for some reason or Tony

[@TheDonboklang]

for a guy who came from nothing, who's literally fought for everything he's earned and to not want an extravagant life for himself but is ready to give all that money towards helping other people out........Wow!!! I love Dustin man... The man is a diamond indeed

[@briannoble1022]

That's why Dana is pathetic and greedy to disrespect a guy like Dustin, especially because he has paid his dues over and over again!

[@yowhatsmyname]

Finally. Deserved re-match. Questionable hit in the back of the head. He gets on the wrong end of a lot of missed calls.

[@coolflame18]

well said, his nickname suits him, Dustin the diamond

[@TheJaJe.]

@@yowhatsmyname behind the ear is legal, and that’s where Conor hit him

[@WDub963]

@@yowhatsmyname please don’t start a stupid narrative for what could be an awesome rematch. If Dustin Porier accepted the loss for what it was then I think we all should as well. All we can do is hope that he gets the opportunity to prove he’s a better fighter.

[@kkk-e7b]

I like this guy. The most honest guy in UFC. No politics all straight talk.

[@artemlongreachlobov1729]

“I don’t live in the Diaz world, I live in reality” what a legend.

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

“And in the Diaz world, that means absolutely nothing” - Goldberg voice. But nah, good statement by Diamond lol

[@StallionFernando]

Lol he takes everyone one of Conors bait time and time again. Dude is far from reality.

[@ansonyt3966]

Dustin is a legend for sure

[@sinematographynaction]

The Diaz world involves eating seven edibles, vaping thirteen cartridges, hitting thirty dabs and smoking ten zips a day. 😤

[@artemlongreachlobov1729]

@@sinematographynaction all while running a triathlon 😂

[@AlwaysRetr0]

Dustin is one of the biggest stars in the organization and he's totally right to ask for more. He does have fight of the year contenders every time he fights as well and they're absolute wars. Give this man a little bit more! It's ridiculous that Chandler would've made more than him

[@AlwaysRetr0]

@PARK He didn't duck Tony... He wanted more money. Watch the interview lol. Chandler was being offered more than him, when Dustin is having FOTY contenders every single fight and has arguably the best resume in lightweight history and has 6x the followers on social media. He fully deserves more money.

[@AlwaysRetr0]

@X206Killj0yX Congrats on picking the 1 fight in nearly 4 years that he's had that hasn't been a FOTY contender

[@AlwaysRetr0]

@PARK Because Conor is an easy investment. There is no risk involved with paying Dustin a bigger cut of the pie because the pie in a Conor fight would be HUGE regardless.

[@obitriceforlife5771]

@@AlwaysRetr0 these Tony fan boys are idiots they look for every reason to say people are ducking Tony. Like Tony tried ducking Gaethje’s punches.

[@Xxxxxxxxxx12870]

@@AlwaysRetr0 exactly. Why are people saying dustin ducked tony

[@aqibgazisports3046]

Dustin feels disrespected with the contract he received and he wanted just a little more to feel respected by the UFC. Dana is the one who didn’t make it happen. Dana’s cheap AF.

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

Or Dustin got greedy wanting more than his signed contract

[@spiceolife]

@@Thunderfist_McBeefcake both

[@fungunsun1]

Dustin did not get “greedy”. He saw inferior fighters like Chandler getting more money than him and decided his worth is more. UFC constantly renegotiates contracts with fighters after they lose. Stop shilling for UFC.

[@spiceolife]

@@fungunsun1 , you're infatuated with him and believe what he says, not what he does. Tony is right when he speaks and he just keeps getting burned.

[@machinegod4392]

Thunderfist McBeefcake nah man fighters should get paid more

[@liaqathussain3011]

Pay the man his due's. This diamond is worth its sparkle

[@lilpanda4788]

Well said

[@BillBui_]

Dustin went from "Peahead" to one of the most respected fighters in the game by both fans and fighters. Dustin has come a long way since. A true champion and good human being

[@woodinamedso3454]

what’s peahead

[@justanaveragebloke4443]

meds bald Poirier

[@BillBui_]

@@woodinamedso3454 Dustin was a peahead, now he's a diamond

[@jensen_chuah]

Let's be honest here. Most if not everyone love Dustin Poirier. He's a huge draw and he's always giving everything he's got to win his fights. Paid in full and all around good man, Dana needs to pay him his worth

[@alboreham388]

well said

[@MM-ch5gs]

@@alboreham388 He sold out Tony when Tony stood up for him

[@TSyoyo]

How has he not been sent an offer or contract when dana came out and SAID he offered him and conor a fight?? Did dana just flat out lie?? Geez just pay them both and let them fight in December. There is literally no reason why the UFC should not do this and give them and the fans what they want. So annoying..

[@StallionFernando]

@@MM-ch5gs exactly, even after Conor has already baitied him several times and Dustin falls like a idiot over and over. Dude is a gullible idiot.

[@louzer2566]

Huge draw?? Thats an overstatement

[@noahbernard8708]

There's not many fighters i would pay PPV to watch in a non-title fight, DP is definitely one of them though.

[@snakepliskin722]

For sure I agree man!

[@KoC2]

Never has a boring fight

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

Agreed is he really not a draw ? I’d pay to watch him fight as well

[@isuckatthisgame]

Ufc's finest fighter!

[@mr5timewcwchamp]

His Hooker fight was PPV quality

[@cr7neymar908]

the UFC is straight up disrespecting poirier and ferguson

[@Glenn_c91]

Give this man his worth, if anyone is deserving of compensation it’s Dustin!

[@stonecold316339]

Dana always tries to change the narrative that the fighter just doesn't want to fight when in reality its just them wanting more money.

[@brendondowdy5651]

Most of the time it is just about the money for sure but why do fighters always sign 6-8 fight deals and 2 fights into it the fighters complain they arent being paid fairly lol like dude you just signed a new deal finish up your contract before you start wanting more money.

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

Tell me, Does the UFC pay fighters less than their contract when coming off a loss?

[@brendondowdy5651]

@@Thunderfist_McBeefcake nope lol. They sure dont.

[@RobinHood-yk8og]

​@@Thunderfist_McBeefcake Dana will happily, *_HAPPILY_* pay a losing fighter 50G's over their contract, if they put on a performance. These internet idiots, to quote DC, have no idea what they're saying. Truth is, Dustin is just not a PPV draw. It's unfortunate for him, but that's where the money is.

[@DanteDecimusValerius]

You’re all wrong, that’s why fighters are upset, if they lose a fight the UFC forces them to negotiate for a lower purse their next fight. But if they win they don’t get paid any better

[@queensinthesky]

Not many in the UFC right now more deserving of a huge payday than Dustin, hope they get the Conor rematch done.

[@gabsedits2238]

Facts. He has been beaten badly, came back, fought some absolute killers AND beat them. Max, Gaethje, Alvarez, Hooker, this man has one of the best resumes in UFC history. Love watching him fight.

[@dudedude5843]

poor Dustin. will be another fight and same result. Ferguson Vs Conor is the one they should be making it.

[@botondbakos5954]

@Samuel Greaves i think Dustin can actually beat Conor rn

[@deanconnor5528]

@Samuel Greaves hes grown as a fighter since then.. and anyone can say what the want but mgregor did catch once or twice around the back of the head

[@blaineturnacliff7907]

@@botondbakos5954 of course . I’d bet money he beats Connor.

[@nolecheporfavor1581]

Ariel: "What's the biggest difference?" Me: Stares at Dustin's nose

[@Kwarkiemodo]

Ha! Me too. Its changed! Lol

[@jblps]

Hooker don't play!

[@drago7317]

@@jblps Maan you should've seen Hooker after the fight lmao

[@zwarriorkid]

@@jblps it was gaejthe that did that

[@roypharoah]

Yo I thought I was allonnneee with that ctfffuuu

[@alexdymytrov9159]

Such a great person Dustin is. If he ever reads it, thaks to you the role model you are sir 🙏

[@ItsameAlex]

I am learning russian

[@saulmarquez9173]

Dana is scewring a great, loyal fighter in Dustin

[@J.R_5wi5h]

dudes so selfish lol wasting dustin and connors good fight years.

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Not surprising .. look what he did to tony for four years

[@jayu9642]

this man deserves all the money for being a role model in MMA

[@coreyjaycecrowe4419]

@idantfearbro that's the majority of the human race loves drama lol

[@cletuspoirier7874]

@idantfearbro I would rather let my dignity than selling my soul for 100 more PPV

[@vibhorahluwalia5576]

@@cletuspoirier7874 what about a million more ppvs?

[@cletuspoirier7874]

@@vibhorahluwalia5576 Ok 1000000 millions more PPV but 1000000 less for you dignity and your soul lmao.

[@cletuspoirier7874]

@@vibhorahluwalia5576 you dont need to sell your a$$ to get promoted look at khabib, Masvidal, Lesnar, Jones and so more

[@shackl6520]

Really humble guy. Genuine. Followed him before his debut at the UFC. I’m Always rooting for him. DANA take care of this Man!!!

[@TotemYuri]

Like the guy said in the comment, Dustin is one of those people that makes you to try to be a good human being... hope Dustin gets everything he wants. He deserves it! All the best Dustin. Hope you and your family have a good life!

[@kevinalghul5368]

“Stay hydrated, don’t talk to me like that” lol, I love this guy

[@SkarmauFlage]

Where’s that’s where that come where’s that come from come from

[@arsya5802]

@@SkarmauFlage lmao

[@LegendaryOne999]

Ariel acting like he doesn’t go thru the same thing we all do

[@theguvnor3880]

This is exactly why there will never be a fighters union in the UFC. Tony took a stand for Dustin but they eventually pay Dustin for the Conor fight and now Tony is left out in the cold.

[@UnTangledUrn]

Whered they pay dustin? He literally stated they havent even reached out to him. And yeah..tony shot himself in the foot by doing 2 weight cuts before fighting gaetche.. Tony is now the peoples champ, but he shouldve waited to fight khabib. Tony should've been more business savvy here..because we all know the UFC is pure greed, so he shouldnt have put his career on the line. Hopefully he gets the next title shot after gaetche, but if khabib wins..in the ufc's eyes its either Tony or Conor ..and we know which one will make the company more interested. Sad, but reality sets in.

[@customerservice2704]

That's why Dominance MMA exists

[@UnTangledUrn]

britain we shall see about that. I believe gaetche will drop khabib in their fight and then finish him. So who knows.

[@theguvnor3880]

@@UnTangledUrn Him fighting Conor is the pay. He chose the money over sticking by his fellow fighter. There is nothing wrong with that but as I stated, that's why there will never be a union.

[@UnTangledUrn]

@@theguvnor3880 thanks for figuring out that mystery for the world. Didnt know Conor was the money fight.

[@bossjuice2063]

My hats off to Dustin Poirier. A true fighter and a real human being. Respect DP👊

[@jhonreckner9155]

Dana said that men don’t leak text messages and then he ghosts Dustin and says he doesn’t want to fight like 3 days later.

[@tkyo8546]

Learning from his bf Conner

[@KCIsMe]

Typical Dana lol

[@wilabanodeniro9780]

What’s that got to do with leaking messages?

[@joshuas637]

@@tkyo8546 he did this before the conor debacle lol

[@Road2Jannah416]

Dustin genuinely makes me want to be a better human being anytime I hear him talk. Much love from Canada brother. Wishing you well and luck in your next fight, get paid brother.

[@ryannath85]

Are you from Quebec? Just wondering if Poirier's supporters from Canada are from French Canada or English.

[@KCIsMe]

@@ryannath85 Probably both.

[@williedesmond8201]

Dustin will get ko again if the fight happens in January 1 round and it's over Dustin is good but Conor is on another level.

[@Echo11720]

Bro i was thinking the exact same thing.

[@KCIsMe]

@@williedesmond8201 My heart wants Dustin to win, but my head says Conor will. I hope my head is wrong.

[@ML-op3hw]

Dustin : *breathes* Ariel : “ what do you think about that ?”

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

Conor : farts Ariel : Please let me put that on my display shelf

[@jaredmartin7040]

@@goatmansasquatch1485 Well Ariel has a big ol nose can probably smell a mile away

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

Jared Martin only coins

[@jaredmartin7040]

@@goatmansasquatch1485 Ahaha that's messed up

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

Mr Lee yummy rainbow leprechauns

[@Karabo4344]

The UFC doesn't respect The Diamond, THEY SHOULD'VE PAID HIM FOR El Cucuy.

[@fckingfardinx4100]

Yeah chandler sells more ppvs than dustin

[@lilpanda4788]

Facts

[@salvulcano406]

He’s kinda starting to look like Cody without the neck tattoo

[@Echo11720]

Except dustin actually has a high IQ

[@lakhyajyotibora3287]

Its very disrespectful to ufc stalwart like Tony or Dustin to be offered less money than a juice head Bellator fighter.

[@jaredmartin7040]

Exactly it's unacceptable

[@worldsetonastone]

I understand it's all business. But at this point Tony and Dustin should be treated how they deserved to be

[@kosmicznesmaki2185]

UFC IS MOST POPULAR ORGANIZATION IN WORLD ! they should get 500.000 $ and for championship 2-3mln they get 50.000 $ :D its funny for wait 6 mouth for fight and get 100.000 $ in year... 30% is tax and couch need money too you have 60-70.000 $ for 1 year and you in tv and you talented bcs many ppl who train get 500$ per fight

[@JebediahDewitt]

@@kosmicznesmaki2185 i just had a stroke

[@JamesClarke.yt.]

The ufc has become such a scummy organization in the past few years. Disrespecting fighters left and right and denying us good fights because they're too stingy. Reminder we lost Jones vs Ngannou because of Dana and Almost lost Jorge vs Usman

[@joshd171294]

"I don't live in the Diaz world, I live in reality" 😂😂😂

[@maryedge2433]

Im a Diaz fan but that was spot on!!

[@joshd171294]

@@maryedge2433 yeah he's delusional beyond belief

[@lucaswalters6945]

Makes more $$$ than Dustin tho don't he

[@user-qr7yg6qq3k]

@@lucaswalters6945 Dustin will be remembered as one of the most dangerous LW in history whereas Diaz is the walking punching bag who owes his career to Connor.

[@joshd171294]

@@lucaswalters6945 Dustin remembers more of the alphabet though

[@emiljacobs434]

Ariel Helwani. Thank u sir. It's nice being up to date with everything.

[@masteryblueprint_]

Quality individual. Honest, precise, positive, good intentions. Will be a great fight

[@lilpanda4788]

Facts bro

[@shakeelabrahams3366]

Tbh, id be tuning in for Dustin more than Chandler, so it makes no sense for Chandler to be getting more money

[@mindyourbusiness1934]

Power move by UFC, to show who's boss. Dana has to keep a big stick for some reason

[@MikeTheTruthThatMatters]

Right! The top brass in the UFC isn't stupid so maybe we're outliers. Particularly with the fights DP has been in the last few years.

[@shreeded]

For real! What tf is fans thinking!!!?!?!?!?

[@killmoncher7706]

I think they had to pay chandler a certain amount or he woulda just gone back to Bellator, unfortunately the Fertitas don’t run the UFC anymore and make things right for they’re loyal fighters

[@abzi03]

@@mindyourbusiness1934 lol power move? they aren't gonna pay someone extra for a "power move". they got him from bellator, so they had to at least match his base pay from there. he's earned his payday

[@djedosemir]

i like how he thinks before he speaks, rare thing nowadays

[@dailygrind1979]

True bro

[@vivekreddy8682]

DUSTIN SERIOUSLY NEVER GET THE MONEY AND RESPECT HE DESERVES.... HE IS A ROLE NODEL WITH ALL CHARITY STUFF......PROBABLY ONE OF THE BESTEST FIGHTERS ON ROSTER RIGHT NOW...❤️💚💙💜💛

[@vonnykintore]

yes and yes!!!!! agree

[@inamnaufer]

I was worried about Dustin's nose. And, then I saw Ariel's.

[@Gigga101]

no cap

[@rasulkhonoppokkhonov9252]

Lmao

[@varunk.t8235]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gwood701]

Looks like Arlovskis

[@welshcarlos]

Lmfao

[@djkneecaps91]

“I don’t live in the Diaz world. I live in reality” lol

[@brandonwhite4992]

Dana White: Bashes Bellator and their competition. Also Dana White: Let's bring in this Bellator fighter and pay him more than 2 of our most loyal and exciting fighters

[@anonymus5667]

Which Bellator fighter you mean? And i think after the fight against Conor, doesn’t matter if he wins or not, he will earn good amount of money.

[@brandonwhite4992]

@@anonymus5667 talking about Michael Chandler specifically. Also after the Frankie fight a month a half ago or so dana bashed bellator, Scott, and cross promotional fights.

[@jestersage8700]

I wouldnt say they're loyal fighters. The ufc is the best and they wanna say they're the best. Hope they dont have a corporate loyalty mindset that will just screw them over as they have been.

[@brandonwhite4992]

@@jestersage8700 loyal as in they have showed up to fight for years and years and have fought alot and have become some of the biggest stars in the company.

[@CC-hw6ri]

I like his composure and short precise reasons, no over explaining, whining, complaining, good man

[@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837]

I love seeing the happiness in Dustin's eyes, it's infectious.

[@lastone8040]

Get this man a fight and pay him, chasing hypetrains like khamzat instead of paying for your long time fighters. embarrassing.

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

Bro, why you gotta bring Khamzat into this???

[@MarkSmith-qw4jo]

@@XxxULTIMATEZxxX he’s right Dustin has payed his dues and the ufc should pay him his worth 100%!

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

@@MarkSmith-qw4jo Cool but what does Khamzat have to do with Dustin??

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

@@nuxbot919 because we’re talking about Dustin, not other guys.

[@nostradanus181]

@@XxxULTIMATEZxxX He simply used it as an example. Stop overthinking

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Probably one of the best pure ambassadors of the sport. Probably no one I want to see become a champ more than him, Jared Cannonier, Junior Dos Santos, and Darren Stewart. You probably won't find many guys as genuinely respectful and kind and decent and humble as these guys.

[@arizonacolour8793]

STRAIGHT FACTS. Especially with DP and Cannonier

[@samgillespie3687]

Also Wonderboy, Gaethje and Brian Ortega.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

@@samgillespie3687 I wouldn't be opposed to Wonderboy. You lost me at Gaethje and Ortega though. Gaethje called Conor a b**** the other day on Twitter or something and Ortega slapped someone.

[@recipoldinasty]

Mr.Wolfchamp 1999 exactly justins playing the trash talk game wich leaves him out and ortegas move with jay park is just disgusting...

[@3lo0oo0sh]

@@samgillespie3687 Ortega slapped a singer for translating.

[@conquer228]

DP makes sense to me, Chandler could be another Ben Askren. He should prove himself in the UFC. Chandler was in AAA ball

[@arturoreyes5220]

Chandler is a way better fighter then Askren chandler beat everyone exept for tony, Justin and khabib.

[@velr50gt]

It’s funny but every time I see champions from other organizations being brought to the UFC and thrown to the wolves it always reminds me how the UFC baby sat Conor! A two division champion! If he was done like every one else and not secretly cherry picking fights for him it would’ve been a totally different outcome. Dana is getting his payback by the way Conor is doing him dirty now

[@conquer228]

@@arturoreyes5220 I like Askren . he beat everyone in front of him. I think without that lucky knee to head, he beats Mazvidick

[@arditgradica3074]

@@velr50gt cherry picked ? he beat a guy who was unbeaten in 10 years in 13 seconds. the other guy he beat was also a champion. How can someone who beat two champions be cherry picking

[@gamessportsandmore3371]

@@arturoreyes5220 he couldn't even beat will Brooks.

[@SHBismyname]

Tony’s fight fell through because he stuck up for dustin. Every time I think about this I die a little

[@Deathskull0001]

Do you have a source for that or just your thoughts on it?

[@SHBismyname]

@@Deathskull0001 it’s just my thoughts on it

[@marksalama3001]

@@Deathskull0001 Tony did tweet “pay the man” to the ufc or something like that. WME and Dana probably don’t want to set precedent of conceding to fighters’ pay demands when the dispute is made so public.

[@Gym89]

Now this is a man of character.

[@StallionFernando]

Lol dude is wanting to sellout

[@justynfogarty6209]

"I dont live in the diaz world, I live in reality" 💀💀💀

[@colbyrodgers863]

You just have to love this guy. He is truly one of the fighters that you could find gratification in if your children looked up to a guy like this. I don't know the man behind closed doors but in the public eye he is a grade A representative for the youth, especially in martial arts. Bravo, Dustin Poirier.

[@axle71698]

So much respect for Dustin as a father, fighter, and all around good guy. The world would truly benefit with more role models like himself in professional sports. I hope he continues to prosper in his life. He deserves it.

[@SpectorCorp]

Impossible to dislike this man. All around great guy in and out of the cage

[@feloniouskapers239]

SpectorCorp I dislike him. Very much so actually 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mustifn5940]

@@feloniouskapers239 why

[@feloniouskapers239]

Musti Fn he's way too self righteous and sanctimonious for my taste

[@mustifn5940]

@@feloniouskapers239 Yeah but how did you get to these conclusions? What makes him too self righteous and sanctimonious?

[@toraimanchester4658]

you gotta love poirier, he's a genuine guy

[@hadenbaillie1833]

Cant wait to see Dustin fight again,always brings the bangers and a great guy at heart,good fortunes to u sir

[@Pimpjit85]

Dustin needs to do more of this. As much I enjoy his personality and fights, I didn't really care to watch his next fight. After this interview, can't wait to see him

[@user-ef5nd6yu5r]

If you didn’t care to watch his next fight you’re not a true Dustin fan anyway. I’d watch this guy fight a garbage bag in the wind. Most real guy in the entire ufc

[@Pimpjit85]

@@user-ef5nd6yu5r But that's the point. I've watched MMA for decades. Went to Vegas to watch K1 in the good ol days. Been a pride and ufc fan since porier was a kid. And I'm not really that interested in Poriers next fight. Makes me wonder how many people really care to watch his next fight. Let's just say, I think the ufc is siding with me on this one...

[@wusta34]

@@user-ef5nd6yu5r yeah that was his point... reason Dustin isn’t getting paid is because no one talks about him besides his loyal fans... Dustin is “just” becoming popular recently

[@user-ef5nd6yu5r]

wusta34 well those “fans” are idiots. His last 5 fights (minus khabib steamrolling him) are incredible

[@Pimpjit85]

@@user-ef5nd6yu5r being a loyal fan doesn't mean your fav fighter deserves more money. If people don't tune in, you have to look at reality

[@Drillakilla80]

Ariel always instigating trying to create drama, props to Dustin maintaining his respect and honour.

[@UnTangledUrn]

Hes an investigative journalist.. it's his job to dig. Put some respect on his name.

[@Drillakilla80]

@@UnTangledUrn lol okay Greg. My bad

[@omarkerkri826]

@@UnTangledUrn no his job is to ask questions not to bait fighters and start drama and being a snake in the grass 🐍

[@joelink2754]

@@omarkerkri826 Ariel is the best, he literally ask the relevant questions

[@707Retronix]

Dana is a fool for not knowing the value of "The Diamond"

[@shredzaoe]

The class this man has is unrivaled in the UFC. Realest dude in the game. Says it just the way it is.

[@dekdelboy]

You to to respect this mans attitude towards everything thrown at him. Heart of a diamond 💎

[@Alberts_Stuff]

"You say you like to stay hydrated on social media, WHEREDOESTHTAWHEREDOESTHATWHEREDOESTHAT come from?"

[@lilchaos4792]

Ariel "You think you're being used as a pawn?" Helwani

[@rexyz5875]

A wise philosopher once said "you no work for ufc anymore"

[@rexyz5875]

@Sort Of Lmao

[@ItsSigmaa]

What a scummy question to ask

[@LthlMustang]

I'm born and raised in Louisiana and dustin is such a great guy. I also want to say Michael Chandler is a a great guy. He is a phenomenal fighter and I can't wait to see him fight in the UFC next. I hope he does absolutely well and I wish all the best. They go out there and put on fights for the fans. This goes out to all the fighters. Thank you. Stay Safe all and God bless

[@StrengthScholar0]

"I don't live in Diaz world I live in reality" 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Absolutepower7]

The reason why Dustin isn’t getting the money he wants is because UFC isn’t about fighters fighting anymore, it’s about fighters who can sell their fights. Dustin doesn’t talk, he comes in, does work and leaves and that in UFC’s or Dana’s eyes isn’t what they wanna see. How unfortunate but the reality we live in.

[@Mr-E.]

You are right. Also, I can sat for me personally that Chandler doesn't say anything that makes me want to see him fight either... so I am not sure why he was offered more money.

[@dylanjames3686]

He ran is mouth to McGregor last time...Same result. He’s slow and boring with no real weapons. Conor is going to tune him up

[@ballathug8404]

@@dylanjames3686 Conor wasn't a COKED up alcoholic back then like he is now. He couldn't tune up a wet paper bag

[@samuelvelazquez8834]

@@ballathug8404 lol I had my doubts until the Cowboy fight. Granted Cowboy is not Dustin but I’m pretty sure McGregor can spark Dustin up. Would also like Dustin to win against McGregor though.

[@dfefgntynrg580]

@@samuelvelazquez8834 Atleast he will earn a ton of money fighting Mcgregor

[@pietrantonioaloisi923]

WHAT A NICE GUY IS DUSTIN.. ppl like him, khabib, justin and a few more are examples for who watch and do this sport

[@vinnbalor]

Justin sucks lol, khabib and dustin is 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fuadrahman2783]

Khabib and Dustin should fight for the nicest guy in the game 😂. Winner fights Stephen Thomson

[@I_barely_know]

@@fuadrahman2783 nah both have had legitimate hate

[@pietrantonioaloisi923]

@@vinnbalor probably i m wrong, but for sure justin doesn t speak that hateful trash that many nowadays does... i see him a bit more real

[@pietrantonioaloisi923]

@@fuadrahman2783 100% :)

[@mattdiciano2758]

I’m so blessed to have met this legend and to have a signed picture and boxing gloves definitely my most respected mma fighter

[@aldolosando8951]

I been watching Dustin since he was at that legendary press conference with him, McGregor, Jones, and DC crazy to see he's become one of the best fighters in the UFC. His next fight is going to be big for sure anyone McGregor, Justin, Ferguson, Diaz, Khabib, Chandler. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelgorilla9910]

Dustin is rocking that crooked nose like it’s a badge of honor.

[@haschdubel0693]

It is

[@igorveloso100]

When did this happen?

[@tcsprynce5748]

@@igorveloso100 hard to say, dudes been in some wars. Both Eddie fights, Justin fight, Hooker fight...

[@tcsprynce5748]

@@carloandreaguilar5916 sounds like the hooker fight then

[@davidenriquez637]

It also could have happened in the gym

[@alikilisli3763]

Dustin is so nice you forget about how many ppl he's concussed.

[@wacko37]

Khabib fan 🤦‍♂️

[@I_barely_know]

@@wacko37 what?

[@Velocity10381]

@@wacko37 what?

[@Dan-vu6mx]

Dustin seems like he’s in a good place in his life whether he fights or not. Really happy for this guy

[@garyoconnor6131]

Super interview. Ariel asks the questions we want to ask. Dustin is such a class guy. Thanks for posting

[@twistedgooner6472]

The ufc need to put some respect on Dustins back one of the best pay the guy

[@tibopesk3109]

I just love MMA thanks to fighters like Dustin. Genuine good hearted guy with great values and a true warrior. Respect and love to this man.

[@davidr5970]

I've become a fan of Dustin Poireir he's a warrior and gentleman who always brings it when he fights.

[@aravindurstruly]

Dustin is a good good man, beautiful human being. Leave the fighting world even in the normal world you rarely come across people like him, Frankie Edgar etc

[@ChosenbytheAnointedOne]

Now that's a guy that knows how to talk to the press. Perfectly spoken. UFC should make this guy a commentator without question, especially when they have fighters who still fight & commentate I feel like it only makes sense for the sport.

[@N_kotz32]

After those wars with Gaethje and Hooker, the man definitely deserves to get paid

[@molder2233]

Um, this man has knocked out Gaethje AND Alvarez, he deserved to get paid long before Hooker.

[@N_kotz32]

@@molder2233 💯%

[@AT-qu2bz]

After that war with Hooker? Bro shut the fook up, he was like in 5 wars in a row besides Khabib

[@N_kotz32]

@@AT-qu2bz fixed it, his fight with Gaethje when the UFC thought he’d lose was what solidified him as legit

[@mharris15088]

Big respect to you Dustin, man, like this interview, not one time ever got annoyed,

[@cletuspoirier7874]

What an amazing human being, this guy deserves all the hapiness in the world from a khabib fan

[@tonybalony4652]

Poor Dustin, not only is his nose crooked but they’re penny pinching him :(

[@devashishrakshit1]

"Dustin was never my friend" - Dustin's nose surgeon.

[@jarvismcdoogle9041]

His run to fight khabib was crazy and when he had him in a guillotine I was shitting bricks, when he lost I felt so bad for him he is such a good guy and fights his heart out every fight 💎 love Dustin

[@jerryslaugh6801]

I really have enjoyed the Evolution of Dustin Poirier!!! Good Job Dude!!!

[@brandonseibert2647]

wow seeing dustin evolve into this from the first conor fight is impeccable. You can really tell that he's matured and has a new lease on life. class act 👏 stay hydrated 🍻

[@krisevans8389]

Business is Business, there will always be financial disagreements between the company and the fighters BUT the UFC should look after the fighters that have put the blood sweat and tears in the cage for them. Offering Chandler MORE than DP is an absolute slap in the face. I can't blame DP for saying 🖕 to the UFC

[@williamjver]

Dustin Poirier is a really nice person. I like his positivity. I will use his technic and remind myself to think positive. Thanks for the tip Dustin. Dustin's skill are alot better now then the first Conner fight this next fight will be different

[@lilpanda4788]

Ya bro fr

[@angelone283]

ariels such a good mma analyst. Dustins my boy too, love these guys

[@SuperUltraSugarShit]

Yo I rate dustin, top gezzer still. "if he wants to fight, let's go ill slap him up" 🤣🤣 love it.

[@joerogansdmtpipe727]

“I don’t live in the diaz world , I live in reality”

[@Hi-ok7gb]

22:56 Ariel spitting bars

[@drewskeiz]

Dustin is such a humble person no matter what he doesn’t talk trash he just there for the love of the sport and his fans Diamond 💎 forever 👍

[@lilpanda4788]

Facts. Paid in full 💎

[@samuelcampos8967]

Ariel “where’s that come , where’s that come , where’s that come , where’s that come from “ Helwani

[@jmedz893]

Dustin "Don't talk to me like that" Poirier

[@BS-tr3vu]

Much respect for Dustin. He’s the last of a dying breed

[@StallionFernando]

Nope, dude is selling out for a Conor nut suck. Lol, he's been trying for a while now.

[@jacobwood1923]

@@StallionFernando "Selling out" when Conor came to him, Yeah ok loser

[@SuperBaby11]

Thank you Dustin for having a nice setup for the vid

[@hectordelato9722]

Ariel dropping the beat at 22:56 is fire!