Dustin Poirier ready for war at UFC 257 | "I can knock Conor out!"

Dustin Poirier sits down with Adam Catterall on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi to look ahead to his #UFC257 rematch with Conor McGregor. The Diamond reflects on his defeat to Conor six years ago, how he's matured as a man and fighter and gives his prediction ahead of Saturday's eagerly-awaited bout!
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[@whatsmyname2783]

In all of adams interviews it just seems like two friends having a good chat. Such a great interviewer

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

Yahhh

[@bradleyennis3730]

1000%

[@angelomatta2791]

Adam is top class journalist

[@alexstefan6936]

@@angelomatta2791 ariel still the best

[@DublinDan]

He comes across like a sound lad 💯

[@RipDon7]

BT Sport is killing it in the interview department.

[@joeberth-jones1910]

Yeah, the difference is a British interviewer

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

Yep

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

@@AOmar2305 smithey killing it over in Usa

[@lewist8581]

@@AOmar2305 our media can be brilliant as per this video and most UFC interviews or the biggest mockery going (football) for example

[@KubratKoz]

Because british interviewers have a soul

[@ghazikazmi9253]

Fun fact: Conor McGregor is about 2 months older than Khabib, who is also about 2 months older than Justin Gaethje who AGAIN is also about 2 months older than Dustin Poirier. They are all 32 now and thats why the lightweight division is so exciting all the top fighters are in their prime

[@michealharrison2219]

155 is pretty much very deep waters

[@niharshastri3519]

While tony ferguson is 36 lol

[@mmaonly8412]

@@niharshastri3519 really I thought he was 37

[@gdavies4]

how's old's Charles Oliveira?

[@kosisochukwumd]

@@niharshastri3519 😂😂😂

[@BjornKuma]

As a person, I can really appreciate Dustin's sincerity and genuine expression of self. Seems a legit good dude.

[@AbelR91]

As a fellow person I can understand your sentiment

[@conorh4882]

I agree, Dustin seems pretty genuine.

[@lukeowen1818]

As a turtle....I’m lost

[@ex8280]

Glad Khabib vouched for him to fight Connor. BUT, I'm looking for classic Connor.

[@Owen-fg2wy]

@@AbelR91 as a fellow person of a group of fellow people, I can appreciate ur appreciation of the sentiment

[@RickyTheGreat1993]

The way he thanked him for a small gift like that is a credit to the way he's been brought up

[@MrUmpalumpa99]

He’s hardly going to throw it on the ground and stamp on it is it.

[@michaelsmyth5877]

well its actually a pretty well thought out gift, its one of the only gifts he can actually consume during his cut.

[@pearsonchandiringa279]

@@michaelsmyth5877 tea is amazing on a cut, no more than 3 calories in most tea brands

[@Sam-ng3of]

It's funny because your comment can apply to both Dustin and Adam lol

[@Gr3gdu30]

This interviewer is really an amazing one, speaks like a fan. And very good talker and good to make the fighter talk!! This guy and The Mac Life guy are GREAT

[@naazrahhusain1771]

Dustin is such a nice guy...wish him all the best!

[@TruthHurtzandHealz]

Exactly.. I hope he wins..

[@indeedConfirmed]

Im sleeping 100% on Dustin, he will not win’ but he’s for sure a nice guy hate to have to see him lose.

[@abdk309]

he's overrated af

[@helllno1586]

@@abdk309 like your father

[@liamgarfield7934]

@@abdk309 Not really he's beat some top guys

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

*What I Really like about poirier is his maturity and practicality. This dude truly learns from his past experiences. Very admirable*

[@paulhannan3141]

Am a big cm fan but I just think Dustin is gonna ruin him

[@paulhannan3141]

@Adam O'Brien couldn't of said it better myself may the best man win ✌️

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

@Damian yep.

[@wonksliver]

The man has no idea what is coming. McGregor's life experience of the past six years might have tempered the wild pre-fight energy that did half the job already, but these days that energy merely keeps being preserved and now resides inside to be unleashed upon Poirier in incredible creative fashion and viciousness. McGregor's skill set improves simply by meeting another soul and absorbing its genius, like a true dragon. Through his business dealings he has met real masters and true competition, his creativity has entered new dimensions of expression and conquer; these have upgraded his over all state of being immensely. McGregor's UFC-style has been going all out against the unknown, expressing sublime all devouring wild nature that has unearthed a new landscape. And he himself has moved beyond that landscape and now comes from that place into the Arena. Now he comes from the known, a known unknown to all others. The repulsion for Nurmagomedov tricked him into sloppiness but has re-programmed his over all attitude into supreme efficiency of seizing the moment. Fully composed hyper super aggression. What happened in the fight with Cerrone was not normal. Absolutely no match at all that will be on display this Saturday, it's a good lad of the realm of the ordinary vs an overlord of the realm of the extraordinary.

[@thenathancraig7]

@@paulhannan3141 cm punk?

[@midnightrider287]

Adam is proving himself as a great interviewer, good questions let's them talk and manages to connect emotionally to everyone. Hell he even brought a tear to Dana's eye with the Khabib vid! Great work, Adam and BT Sport have excelled this last year.

[@Aitonomouss]

It always hits me deep when a fighter says fighting has given them everything they have. There are very few things in this world that could compare to the heart of a warrior.

[@jonathanturcios5446]

Same man ):

[@Jxvani1]

Dustin looked annoyed in the Brett interview. He’s all chill with this english dude lol

[@louismorrison7207]

In the least offensive way English people are usually more chilled out, less energised than Americans

[@LC-jq7vn]

@@louismorrison7207 Michael bisping has left the chat, lol.

[@AbelR91]

@@louismorrison7207 Dude Brett is as laid back as it gets

[@shinobee3126]

@@LC-jq7vn he has English wit but he’s very over the top like Americans which is why he’s doin well over there I guess 😂

[@daemondost7168]

Because Brett is a Conor fanboy and asks loaded questions, there’s not a single interview he’s done where he doesn’t mention Conor

[@KoreanBritish]

Adam the dagistani pool champion is looking in shape. 🇰🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@southernplaya]

Khabib: Brather show me some activity 😆😅

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

"he can't eat the cake, but he can smell it, look at it..." my mans legit needs a hug right there 🥺

[@lennonmccormick224]

It’s a cake ffs

[@huzafah]

@@lennonmccormick224 its THE cake

[@tangkhulgeneral1352]

Nothing legit about it.

[@RueBear]

The CAKE is very symbolic of Dustin's efforts in becoming a UFC champion...

[@tflowe3288]

@@RueBear they all skip cake before weigh ins....

[@markruss7922]

Best interviewer by a mile. I can't help but like Dustin but it's a tough ask on weekend

[@midnightrider287]

I agree. I'd like to see him do it but I think he's got a mountain to climb. Then again I'd be happy to see Conor put on a show too

[@daemondost7168]

@@midnightrider287 Cool I want to see Conor get pummeled:)

[@WS-bk7uu]

He already looks a bit nervous and rattled but if he can survive round one and two he has a very good chance if he stays in his face and wears him down.

[@phalspar]

@@daemondost7168 and that’s the fight game, fans either want one or the other, either way they’re both very talented, and both deserving of respect

[@GCsinger]

Adam Catterall is the GOAT MMA interviewer, I don’t care what anyone else thinks

[@SJJ1992]

Super watchable interviewer

[@dunkindoughnut167]

Yeah some interviews are hard to get through. But this one was good.

[@EPiiCMAXHD]

This is a superb interview. Most interviews I’ve seen in my life seem forced whereas this just feels like a natural conversation. Well done BT and Adam.

[@llisntcoolj2375]

The question everybody wants answering is. Does Dustin in fact have a cousin called Cleatus?

[@Diebold410]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scottthomas4779]

🤣🤣🤣

[@flaviankharmujai8563]

Dude I heard Dustin's cousin Cletus will be in his corner at UFC 257 😂😂😀

[@jeffbruno847]

Nobody: Siri: I didn't understand that.

[@jakewilkinson520]

Government tapped his phone

[@LilHaze117]

Man said this isn't forever and Siri wasn't on it

[@TruthHurtzandHealz]

This guys career has refined him to be "the diamond." Hard pressed under extreme pressure to ultimately shine through... Gotta wish him the best and the victory over Conor McGregor..

[@hamza1999A6]

Love Dustin, great person and a great fighter but i just don't see him beating Conor.

[@TruthHurtzandHealz]

@@hamza1999A6 anything is possible in a fight... Dustin is a warrior. This won't be easy for either fighter.

[@Roverde]

In his 2 biggest pressure fights he lost both. Mcgregor and Khabib, so he doesnt shine through

[@TruthHurtzandHealz]

@@Roverde he reached the top of the food chain.. Stop hating.

[@Roverde]

@@TruthHurtzandHealz champions are top of the food chain. He lost to both champions? Facts are hate 😂

[@Brummieck]

Dustin is just such a good dude man!

[@mehdadjafari9250]

Poirier: "I can" Mcgregor: " I will" Two very different vibes

[@bjird7278]

Mbel gedes

[@leonardodavinci5089]

Buy saying i will he is applying that he will win which is wrong because lets say there is a posibblty of him falling and cracking his neck before the fight then he wont win will is only used for certaintys that just means that dustin is better in grammer than conor lol

[@user-kx3sv4wx3o]

@@leonardodavinci5089 ura idiot 😂

[@sluggak1363]

Picking fights vs the ranked opponents he avoids two different mindsets

[@stephenstenson7984]

GOAT interviewer

[@theforskin2518]

Lafayette native here. Couldn’t be more proud of Dustin and what he’s about to do. Huge hometown hero and such an amazing guy. Best of luck Dustin. Bring home the win!

[@joe27bajaable]

I can't wait until the fight, Dustin looks so ready and in the moment. Lake Charles in the house and cheering for our boy!

[@Prestoux]

Alexandria 318 👊🏻 💎 Louisiana stand up!

[@joe27bajaable]

@@Prestoux we are sooo ready!

[@joe27bajaable]

Lake Charles in the house

[@joe27bajaable]

What! Dustin was the man before the fight and he just validated it!

[@Amali70_4]

My heart says dustin, my brain says Conor

[@outlander234]

Calf says Dustin.

[@fsmfsm9941]

Well your brain wasn't right

[@shelleycline3542]

@@outlander234 calf kick, fight IQ, fists, and 155 pound chin say Dustin

[@aminullahshafajo1376]

And after that like dustin was throwing those louisana sauce BOMBS on connor

[@FuntClaps101]

A-Damn Casserole. P4P #1 interviewer.

[@alijahking5705]

Here after Dustin’s win 🙌🏽🙌🏽🥊

[@gavsdelight1489]

Over the 10 years, Dustins character has become more and more loveable

[@joshuawright2030]

Adam is the best interviewer in sport

[@thefuture6878]

He said he can knock him out and he did huge respect for the diamond for being under extreme pressure and still pull the win the Heart of a champion.

[@DougEFresh69]

Diamonds are formed from extreme pressure

[@jpvidrine]

9:12 “has he?” 👀

[@goldsilver2183]

I really want Dustin to win at UFC but i'm worried for him

[@indeedConfirmed]

Im sleeping 100% on Dustin, he will not win’

[@Fakaa45]

@@indeedConfirmed 😂😂😂

[@thenathancraig7]

This comment confused me

[@MrEmman12]

@@indeedConfirmed welp

[@jayteetan]

Poirier is a straight shooter. I love it. Great interview.

[@renegadeoffunk32]

I hope Dustin picked up his phone after the interview lol

[@dunkindoughnut167]

Who's gunna steal that mans phone?

[@angrybrit7331]

Great guy!! i even bought his hot source last week !! but i dont see him winning !!

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

I dont usually agree with a union jack but your rite

[@-spudman2.054]

@@lfcmanlfc7916 let me guess Liverpool socialist Republic 🤡🤡

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

@@-spudman2.054 😂😂😂in 1

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

At least we can agree that conor gonna pick Dustin apart

[@southernplaya]

Haha

[@niallcnoc9646]

Adam is such a brilliant interviewer

[@cmoore1369]

He’s always been one of my absolute favorite fighters. His potential is still untapped!

[@leedscity6881]

If Dustin loses I hope he goes straight to 170 and goes on another run one last time.

[@thadonis.]

why 170?

[@leedscity6881]

@@thadonis. because if he can't beat conor he won't be champ will he. And HW is too big for him

[@Ice-tz8jd]

Lul @ 170 he's top 3 at lightweight why he wouldn't even crack top 10 in welterweight he's too small

[@leedscity6881]

@@Ice-tz8jd nar it's only usman that is a big 170 maybe burns all the rest will walk around near the same weight as Dustin. Height wise none in the top 10 is taller than 5ft11 I think Dustin is 5ft9/10 maybe wonderboy is 6ft

[@thadonis.]

@@leedscity6881 WW is too big for him.

[@keoa2980]

Siri: "I didn't understand that!" HAHAHA

[@jackryan7445]

Dustin melts my heart man.

[@jonathanturcios5446]

Same bri

[@rickg.8056]

Adam conducts great interviews mainly because he asks genuine questions to see how a fighter is doing before actually diving into the fight stuff. Not only that, the guy seems genuinely intrigued and responsive when acknowledging the fighters. Great interview.

[@afghanniaz1929]

Such a class interviewer. Seems like two friends reflecting on their past and future. Loving it ! Keep up the good work BT! American interviewers always trying to provocate a reaction for a headline but this interview is very in depth and philosophical. Loved his interview with Khabib especially when Khabib was putting a wrong ball in a pool 😅

[@waseemshahzad4848]

I hope he wins by submission in the 4th but I just cant see it. I think connor kos him early and I'm probably gonna cry more than porier if that happens lol

[@staytrue5307]

Conor 👍

[@waseemshahzad4848]

@Aidan O because I'm a fan of the sport

[@darrenc5622]

Adam Catterall is such a great interviewer, he instantly has every fighter at ease and with no silly gimmicks.

[@jasonbenson8977]

I respect dustin, but when conor said on the interview yesterday that hes spending lebron money on his body yearly. Then seeing how he looks and how sharp he is, i think hes gonna be deadly.

[@dylannicoll9159]

Al say it every time. Adam is the best interviewer in the business x

[@paulocosta795]

Love the shirt, he’s showing love to the Mexican fans

[@alexdymytrov9159]

Adam Catterall is great!!! Always waiting for a fight week to see this great interivews playing out.

[@techflex.]

4:18 Love the 'big question' part!

[@wonksliver]

The man has no idea what is coming. McGregor's life experience of the past six years might have tempered the wild pre-fight energy that did half the job already, but these days that energy merely keeps being preserved and now resides inside to be unleashed upon Poirier in incredible creative fashion and viciousness. McGregor's skill set improves simply by meeting another soul and absorbing its genius, like a true dragon. Through his business dealings he has met real masters and true competition, his creativity has entered new dimensions of expression and conquer; these have upgraded his over all state of being immensely. McGregor's UFC-style has been going all out against the unknown, expressing sublime all devouring wild nature that has unearthed a new landscape. And he himself has moved beyond that landscape and now comes from that place into the Arena. Now he comes from the known, a known unknown to all others. The repulsion for Nurmagomedov tricked him into sloppiness but has re-programmed his over all attitude into supreme efficiency of seizing the moment. Fully composed hyper super aggression. What happened in the fight with Cerrone was not normal. Absolutely no match at all that will be on display this Saturday, it's a good lad of the realm of the ordinary vs an overlord of the realm of the extraordinary.

[@connorbranley5407]

His eyes tell a story, looks like he’s worried or holding nervous energy conor seems to be living in his head rent free

[@Brummieck]

Exactly what I thought Dustin is a true vet and I love him as a fighter, but I don’t think he’s scared but it does seem and look like he is feeling the pressure again! And that’s only down to how much he wants to win!

[@LowFrequencyJim]

He Usually looks like that in interviews tbh, I don't think he's really likes the media side or feels comfortable with it either

[@Tennoeno]

no , that's pretty much usual dustin i think

[@dinbachok6424]

Conor: i see blue lips Still got whooped by the blue lips guy. Max, in the build up didnt look like he's gonna give a goat performance. So... Body language means nothing.

[@CojaGN]

Dustin has said he has anxiety issues before, nothing to do with conor

[@rootstriker1618]

Dustin might shock everyone this weekend

[@poatan6304]

Adam and Kevin Lole conduct some of the finest MMA interviews... OSCAR too, but he is yet growing... the way Adam and Kevin conduct it is just very classy

[@sluggak1363]

The problem with the lightweight division is it doesn't have the grapplers thier mostly all strikers look at welterweight grapplers and submission specialist

[@abuhamdul6752]

Even dustin’s phone can’t understand what he said😂😂😂

[@KayosKee]

A man of his word. Congratulations champ!👏👏👏

[@mehdibomx]

Dustin “i don’t care” poirier

[@hasbullashorts5740]

Dustin is so freaking good man he is so honest sincere kind and loving hopefully he wins conor this time full support to Dustin

[@justinkeller7882]

Dustin has more people backing him than he knows

[@OwnedRL]

Remember when Dustin got subbed by Khabib and Adam gave him the most heartfelt and comforting "interview" after? It was more like a friend consoling another close friend, no questions just encouragement. Good stuff.

[@anumanuva2431]

A test of true mettle to come... Been civil and respectful... Good luck to both, a fan of each, may the best man win

[@pentopgaming5917]

Conor : i WILL knock Dustin out Dustin : i CAN knock Conor out We can already see who’ll win

[@allaboutfifa6439]

That is what I was thinking

[@roycewidrick3247]

Arrogance vs a level head?

[@RGMCGOO]

Great interview, thanks Adam!

[@DeadPixels_]

Comes across as a genuine and real humble dude. Adam is a master interviewer. Always gets the best out of everyone.

[@Machu-records]

I dont like how the interviewer does not thank Dustin for the nice gift.

[@launchpadmcquack1891]

Dustin: "I can submit him.. I feel like I can win a decision..I feel I can knock him out as well" Dustin's cellphone : "I did not understand that"

[@Maartun]

Love Dostin but Conor will knock him out!

[@dylanscotson247]

Love your name 🤣👍

[@Jinsun202]

Adam is one of the Dons of interviewing. Top class dude that always bring his A-game and positive energy.

[@1907KANARYAFB]

I like Dustin, really. But he seems like trying to convince himself that he does not care anymore. It’s just cuz no one has really trash talked him since then

[@Solivigant.]

I'd say it's extremely hard to let that go. He got deleted by Conor back then, both mentally and physically. There's no way he's not at least a little bit scared or can forget the past

[@j-fit677]

100% he tightened up and clenches his jaw when the subject is brought up. Its all energy, the question is how is he gonna use that energy?

[@MrEmman12]

@@j-fit677 to pummel Conor against the cage 😭, it was a great fight

[@markwilliamson660]

Adam is 100% one of the best interviewers around, Excellent questions and so knowledgeable 🙌🙌👌👌

[@matthew2107]

Hope he cleaned that phone after he put it on the floor before putting it up to his face.

[@alexjewitt7650]

There's some good interviewers in the MMA scene but there's no one better than Adam . Really gets the fighters to open up . Really feels like he's just having a genuine chat instead of bombarding with questions

[@nobody.official47]

I love his Spanish shirt😭

[@ngud_gaming267]

This man is truly the diamond, the pressure and stress he's been through has shaped him into a truly respectable, admirable and class championship level fighter

[@richardpidgeon6936]

Adam always kills it with these interviews. Between his laid back approach and Dan Hardy’s technical breakdowns BT Sport just nails it’s UFC coverage every time

[@stylesmakefights5669]

Conor wins within 2 rounds, if Dustin and Conor fight 10 times Conor wins at least 9 its always striking fight and there striking is miles apart! If Dustin can take the shots and stick around to the championship rounds his got a chance!

[@fahimkhanss3118]

Google is the best. "I didn't understand that" LOL

[@levelheaded9935]

*Siri

[@ianpoulter1442]

Jeez,if I had ears like Dustin’s I”d probably do a Chopper Reed tbh!🤣 👂 💣 💎

[@ianpoulter1442]

@Frank Wharton-Hughes or even “Neville Facking bardos!”🤣

[@youzabihh7763]

siri finally went off on air, during a interview not once but twice.. this always happens to me in person but the fact it’s now happened in a interview is hilarious

[@Lyons_T-BAG]

This man doing the interviews is absolutely FANTASTIC! He should definitely be hired to do more.

[@gabrieldiaz-aylwin5453]

Adam builds such great rapport in all of his interviews, a great watch!

[@fuggyuu5474]

Hope he ain't giving all this chat just to get knocked the fugg out in 60secs

[@madhoneybeeking]

Fugg yeah dawgg

[@shaythiele1320]

I absolutely love that he doesnt interrupt him. Hate when interviewers do that

[@HC-wx9lx]

Excellent interview, excellent interviewer 🤝

[@HvrrisonJack]

Great interview Adam 🙏

[@nasirrizvi2816]

Give this interviewer a pay raise please.

[@guyfawkes7053]

Poirier : "I CAN knock Conor out!" McGregor : "I'm GOING TO knock Dustin out!"

[@maxroth5173]

That is the diffrent my friend conor is too confident in the khabib fight he looks not confident but in this fight he 100% believ in his skills because this is going to be a striking match and porier can not take his Punches i like dustin so much but after conor he will cry again conor knows when he loses this match its over

[@shiro6812]

I'm a Connor fan but Dustin is such a likeable character. Also Connors got s cold or something this will be interesting to see if it saps his energy Connor had already made scary money so it would be nice to see Dustin win

[@abdulirfan1710]

I love Dustin and his android mobile...hppy birthday champ..

[@stringsnare]

Adam is good. Keep him BT.

[@---nv4fz]

Dustin round 2 KO

[@jhuntley575]

Not much of a guess lol

[@jbitile8241]

Dustin adiditude is just out of this world. Good man dustin is goodluck in fight. Will be dustin hardest fight Saturday but may the best man win

[@stuntman7772]

Dusty is a Great Human Being. I remember that he helps out with charity's and this man is legit fighting the good fight. Tough as Teek this man is Unique. 💯

[@SDCB754]

I'm glad so many people appreciate Adam Catterall, I also think he's the best interviewer in the business.

[@niall2594]

Dustin seems like he has 100 other things on his mind, family etc, doesn’t seem like he’s in a good head space to be able to win this fight imo.

[@Anonymous-rz6vq]

he was like this when he fought Max, and he ran through Max

[@mikolajnurkiewicz6015]

@@Anonymous-rz6vq bro... max isn't Conor 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@REVOFEV792]

@@Anonymous-rz6vq Max’s first 155 fight btw

[@angelesoinsectos]

@@mikolajnurkiewicz6015 sure he's not. I've never seen conor look as sharp as Max this last weekend.

[@Anonymous-rz6vq]

@@REVOFEV792 people were saying that Max is gonna be WAYYYY better at 155, and he weighed in bigger than Dustin, and Dusting still RAN through him

[@sharkfinsurfchannel]

Doesn't matter what he can handle...when Conor lands Dustin won't recover.

[@mattybrapsyeh4191]

Facts

[@xXqc_Zod47]

Fax brother

[@overheatedeskim054]

When Conor sticks that left on his chin he will have flash backs of the first fight and will be broke.

[@mattybrapsyeh4191]

Facts

[@beastminded]

Dustin's confidence makin me anxious.. it is similar leading to Khabib fight.. He was confident, fully prepared and got chocked out ended up crying inside the octagon in the end.

[@grimmywizard]

Adam & Oscar are the best MMA interviewers rn

[@palacex7894]

Not sure who the interviewer is but did a great job! Give that man a pay rise😂