Dustin Poirier | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

Dustin Poirier is a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC’s lightweight division, and former interim champion. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of the “The Good Fight” Foundation.
Dustin Poirier returns to chat with Theo about what he’s been up to since his recent win at UFC 299, the tough times he went through after the Gaethje fight, how he changed his mindset to bounce back, betting on himself early in his career, whether or not he and Theo should sell their organs, his predictions for UFC 300, and much more.
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[@Rayram870]

“When times are good be grateful, when times are rough be graceful” - Dustin poirier

[@midmomom2490]

I like that one 🙏🏼

[@raycongfs]

That's a bar

[@ChildishGambeaner]

He has the best quotes Rogan: Dustin you are the man "I'm just a man, Joe"

[@Wayf4rer]

Dustin is always dropping the best quotes

[@jpk9902]

Easy to say when you make millions in the MMA

[@Flyinomoplata]

"Can I have one of yo hands? I'm not gonna do anything weird" Lmmaaoo I fucking love you, Theo

[@Dark-wc4pu]

Time?

[@Flyinomoplata]

@@Dark-wc4pu 5:20

[@Txalcoir]

By 20 mins in theo shows his true colors

[@That-Truck-Guy22]

​@@Dark-wc4pu time to watch the whole video bro that's the time.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

omg! thats soooo funny i forgot to laugh!!🤓🤓

[@ThaCyNiQ]

"He was a good man" "Yo, I'm right here" 😂

[@ALLDaY-ViKeS]

Haha what time stamp was that ?

[@OkOk-vj9db]

@@ALLDaY-ViKeS14:43

[@mihaiandras821]

Gaethje rejoicing when Dustin knocked out Saint-Dennis and now Dustin calling for Justin to be on his 5 a side against the Aliens? damn, now that's class 🤝🤝

[@timslee0618]

They are 1-1 and both have admitted both times the fight could of went either way

[@jimmyv1753]

He also hit the nail on the head about how the Justin Max fight was going to go.

[@fabiozeppilli1329]

His comment about experiencing who you really are when you’re losing is such a valuable lesson

[@LEERG]

​@@UmdogTR😂😂

[@alexbueno5798]

I felt the same way when he said “It’s kind of a reminder”

[@ryanharrison8412]

MUCH LOVE DDP

[@prestonbowman8350]

@@UmdogTRloser

[@BazookaTooth707]

The archetype of the tragic hero. In order to reach the top you will go through some serious highs and lows, and it will be how you handled and grew from the lows that will ultimately end up defining you. A Phoenix will rise from the ashes, but only if you're willing to pull yourself out of the fire.

[@joecean]

“Snow is just gay water” 😂

[@Last_Chance.]

Naturally

[@Internet-Dumpster]

hey...respect..🙂

[@CoupeJay]

hahaha yeah that caught me off guard

[@derekladyga1716]

​@@ryanwilliam95don't be gay

[@juniorvazquez3969]

I was like huh 🤣

[@tristanshark5265]

Dustin winning genuinely made me feel so happy

[@icedd819]

hearing how low he was after the gaethje fight just makes his TKO over Benoit that much better. I got to experience it in person man 299 was a gift.

[@tristanshark5265]

@@icedd819 you’re lucky brother!

[@christophergray2069]

Me too

[@casuallevelexpert3112]

I love at the end when Dustin asks Theo how HE is doing. So rare for people being interviewed, to connect with the host in this way. Very telling

[@cmans777]

Class act.

[@AllenRogersMatias]

They’re boys

[@christophersullivan576]

I mean they hang a lot outside of interviews their pretty good friends kinda make sense in that context

[@cmans777]

@@christophersullivan576 yeah I actually had no clue! I'm a bit out of touch. Definitely picked up on that when they started mentioning texting each other. Good to know that there are some decent people who attain fame. They seem decent from the outside at least.

[@bronation4152]

U can tell that made Theo’s day

[@evangrande5461]

It’s always a gift to see Dustin on an episode with you Theo. Such a natural chemistry because of your true friendship

[@IXIII-IXIII]

He actually gets Theo's outlandish jokes, really good chemistry!!

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

yea but i gotta say hes quite a dud of a guest. Theo couldnt just get much of a conversation flowing with him, had to ask him questions interview style the whole episode just to keep him talking. I know i wont be missing anything if i never see another Porier podcast appearance in my life

[@dingdongspaghetti]

fr how dare theo ask questions on his podcast about having guests and asking them questions ​@@nunyabizwacks6711

[@danieloconnor9938]

​@@nunyabizwacks6711 I thought he was funny. Good dry wit.

[@hubrisnaut]

Damn, just Theo saying 'don't outspend yourself' for tickets get's me choked up. Good man. (I can afford it now but there was I time I couldn't.) . Love this dude.

[@thatswhatshesaid6326]

I felt the same thing!!

[@doozerchuck8625]

I can't but hope too one day

[@dylangriffee8019]

He’s so genuine

[@rawspace1212]

For real!

[@notagiantseaslug5523]

Theo is a good man I think.

[@oliviastrout4193]

“i didn’t wanna laugh, but God just made me laugh right there” i fucking love theo lmaoooo

[@renbanko]

😂😂😂😂

[@SonySoni]

I died laughing when he said that.😂

[@landonstafford8183]

“Using 12 year old kids as smelling salts.” 😂😂😂☠️

[@midmomom2490]

Best joke

[@adammoye5978]

So quick 😂

[@kakashi1.]

Joe biden

[@EmmaLeighMarieee]

Well done... lol​@@kakashi1.

[@gabepittman732]

Shoutout Theo and Dustin for makin Louisiana look good

[@ptaylor3304]

You from there ?

[@fazecodfan673]

Facts

[@JD-xm3mg]

We all know how dangerous is shitty that places stop the cappppppp

[@Last_Chance.]

We proud to call it our home

[@WSW0424]

@@JD-xm3mgalmost as shitty as your grammar. What state did you receive your subpar education from?

[@tidepride86]

In regards to upcoming shows: "Don't overspend yourself" Theo might just be the kindest soul of all comedians lol.

[@thatswhatshesaid6326]

Not going to lie that statement was first class!!

[@brett8532]

I’m a new MMA fan and have only been watching for about a year. Dustin is my favorite fighter. He’s a true warrior

[@YoutubingSince2004]

Enjoy him while he’s here, he’s been in this game for over a decade, hope he goes out on top 💯💯🙏

[@user-lg6xw6cz8n]

You picked a great favorite for only being a year in, even Hard-core fans myself including me think porier is a legend.

[@Mafiosoleo]

@@YoutubingSince2004close to 2 decades

[@anuragprabhakar3333]

Im so gutted for Poirier rn.

[@arthurlach]

When Poirier discusses that mindset after a loss it reminds me of a quote from a decade ago that I either heard somewhere or thought of myself… “A man’s worst enemy is his own mind.”

[@kodymcgrath7148]

Listen to own worst enemy by read southall band

[@bradysandels6794]

Makes my whole work day with a new podcast. Nobody provides the positive energy Theo does. Love this friendship too

[@ItsReplayBro]

Especially a guy like Dustin who just got a huge knockout victory at ufc 299. Really glad he’s back in the win column! The Louisiana bad boy 💎!

[@hv4285]

Lets go! Same here as a Civil engineer, Im excited to have this one for a busy work day today. Theo staryed off the podcast asking for one of Dustin's hands 😂I already know this is gonna be a good one lol

[@jakebiebel8609]

Makes my hole weak !

[@scroogemcduck9252]

Gang baby!

[@ncrrrtr9647]

Dustin no UFC fan ever think you are as good as your last fight! You was great, you are great and you will be great! If you win or lose. You have shown us so many times what and who you are. Much love from Europe!

[@DouglasRose-cu1xy]

Nope ,he got a foot to the face by j g

[@Machoman50ta]

​@@DouglasRose-cu1xyno one knows your name only dustins stop being gay and go back to watch your god logan

[@oliverpiper1882]

​@@DouglasRose-cu1xyyou'd cry from 1 leg kick from poirier who tf are you

[@Themilkman95]

@@DouglasRose-cu1xy he beat Justin the first time ahaha

[@EatDatBitchAwp]

You right ufc fans don’t think that but ufc fighters do even champions and former champion always say you are as good as your last fight🤷🏽‍♂️

[@CrPio167]

When Dustin does retire, I think he and theo need to have a podcast. Feels like a good dynamic

[@dyyylllaannn]

Yeah after Dustin gets a little more comfortable saying whatever on the mic it would be hilarious. He's a funny guy I can tell he just wants to protect the image

[@chad1182]

I agree, would be a great dynamic

[@PlusMoney_MMA]

Louisiana needed this. Thanks fellas

[@christinecondrey9363]

Theo said "I didnt wanna laugh right then God made me!" 😂😂

[@SayornSous]

Ahhhhhh can I get a time tag? I listen to the podcast while I’m at work and I missed this part 😩

[@Cryohh]

​@@SayornSous11:40

[@drewshadler2254]

so damn funny

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

i swear theos fanbase is half insane, or dumb or sonething. Yall make the biggest deal out of every sentence this man utters then try to tell everyone how genius it was

[@user-vd4dv1jt3z]

@@nunyabizwacks6711u the only one who makin a big deal out of what he said lol calm down there tough guy

[@alks091]

Dustin taking jokes like a champ here.

[@unboxingcentral3429]

Exactly!! Barely laughing too haha I would’ve been dying at some parts hearing theos jokes

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

​@@unboxingcentral3429hes barely doing anything. Great fighter but boring af podcast guest

[@asherneyland8950]

@@nunyabizwacks6711he’s a normal human and not a performative monkey like 90% of famous people

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Bro Dustin is a serious person he's a fighter definitely alot of trauma. He's witty though he's got a sense of humor for sure

[@ryanforman8208]

Dustin just casually tossing out "roux tang clan" that quick caught me right in the sides, o7 u slick bastard🤣

[@keats1858]

Dustin always my fav fighter cuz he the most real. All the other dudes got some sort of persona to play and Dustin just a guy trynna be happy. He’s so straight to the point to so there’s no confusion. Just seems like such a genuine dude

[@phoenixthephlame3558]

Man Dustin had jokes. He’s funny.

[@Georgesspierre]

Theo drops an episode, they day gets 10x better

[@Txalcoir]

Gay

[@Georgesspierre]

@@Txalcoir good to know, good luck with that!

[@felixpropertymanagement7342]

​@@Txalcoircongratulations

[@ChrissyCranium]

That Justin loss broke all our hearts. What a crazy sport. Its good that Dustin came back, AGAIN.

[@user-qg6lj9gi2s]

‘Roux Tang Clan’ 😂 Dustin’s sense of humour is underrated!

[@InspectahReese]

Imagine a buddy cop style action movie with Poirer and Theo where Theo plays the care free chill guy and Poirer is the serious one with a loving family

[@troyphonethong7893]

Fire

[@ryanschreiber8306]

I'd watch it if it was a movie.

[@adamgardener8624]

Yea, and they have to solve a Murder mystery in Louisiana, involving a cult of voodoo serial killers

[@zeroopposition2748]

Needs to happen Theo !

[@stephenmccarronmusic9984]

Great idea ! That would be really good.

[@Talix.]

I see Dustin Poirier I click! LETS GO!!

[@Last_Chance.]

Sus

[@Peppersfirst]

Same! Let's go! @Last_Chance is made of snow! ❄️

[@gargoyle2585]

Zackly..... 👊💀👊

[@FatherFirst]

I love Dustin Porier and Theo Von. This was a pleasure to watch.

[@drewdrewson1384]

I love the stories of young Dustin. Wish you asked for more of them. They line up perfect for Theo to add a hilarious comment

[@JD_50]

I AINT EVA GONNA STOP

[@terrybarnes7932]

If he catches islam it'll bring world peace

[@marcv9311]

Shoutout William Montgomery

[@caverappleyard5140]

The Big Red Machine and Dustin in a movie would be great.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

​@@terrybarnes7932maybe but Dustin isnt really a 1 punch KO type of guy, and thats what he would need to do to beat Islam

[@makdragn]

Bro fried green cauliflower ears is insane

[@theowace]

"step husband" that is such a beautiful concept 😂😂😂

[@snowfrosty1]

no it ain’t lol 🤣

[@dustinwest5410]

This is awesome. Love to see them together. After Dustin is done fighting Theo and Dustin should do a podcast together. Gang gang baby. ❤

[@daddyjub2038]

Poirier might be my favorite all time guest, in the contending w/ the Bobby Lees of the world. That Louisiana chemistry comes through, always a fun listen.

[@QueenT_98]

I’m so glad you got Dustin back on the podcast. I love him 😭💎

[@kennethsmith4956]

It's good to hear a young man with all of the adversities in life still moving forward regardless. When we fall pick yourself up and get it. I've watched Dustin since the WEC days and being able to watch him grow has been inspiring.

[@dbapple]

“If I am not in a war with something, I am in a war with myself “

[@Mikeyd8383]

Dustin Vs. Islam

[@queeneh-fs3yp]

excited

[@Lilbeef_65]

Uhhhh

[@RK-my3lq]

😬

[@PracticalBuddy]

Dustin ain’t neva gonna stop hanging with Theo

[@BDZ69]

Serious appreciation to Dustin not only for being an amazing fighter but an even better man takes a strong person to sit here and discuss these mental struggles we love you Dustin please get that strap!💎

[@tysouth1056]

“Dustin goes to the 10th grade” they’re funny asf😂

[@Psyche_MMA]

Stay sober and clean Theo! Much love brother you’re doing great and God is good bud :) 🤍😎

[@ajberg2095]

Theo, your laugh alone makes me laugh. You’re a blessing to the world my friend

[@vishwasa6459]

Watching Theo talk about how he feels completely resonates with me. I feel exactly the same and its been quite a struggle to appreciate what I have and what I've worked for and its never satisfying cause it always feels like I havent done enough to live up to what I want to even though I am where I wanted to be a couple of years ago. Watching Theos podcasts have made me appreciate a lot of things and brings a smile after a long day. What he makes is truly beautiful.

[@Htineeeeeeee]

Dustin predicted max’s win the exact way it went down

[@BRUCEWILDRIFT]

Finally the two GOATS

[@rollieavalanche3502]

😅

[@PainInDiaz483]

Chris Jericho and the Diamond.

[@Civilmonkey1]

Marina and the diamond

[@shibuishibui3706]

​@@PainInDiaz483diamond dallas poirier

[@steve-no4gi]

He's been on before

[@TylerW25]

Literally my favorite guest on TPW 🔥🔥 2 dope ass brothas 😂

[@user-jh1wb5qd7w]

Dang he called the max fight perfectly

[@xxlonglivejody8403]

“Shorty gettin wicked” lmao 🤣 theo is the best

[@InnerLuminosity]

Theo uploads = Blunt time

[@miktalksshit9705]

yess well I just moved so it's not legal here but I do vape hahab

[@peanutrbuckle9123]

I only have wax, no blunts :(

[@chefdon21]

Yeahhhhhh

[@craigman7262]

u so cool bro.

[@SunGrowsJ]

@@craigman7262I found the boomer

[@dismiss3d323]

That is crazy that Poirier still has 5-6 fights left on his contract after how much he's fought. UFC does not want anyone leaving lmao.

[@tylerzuniga2231]

Even Tony still has fights. They won’t let a proven guy leave easy

[@justinhudnall1042]

Theo and dustin are probably one of my favorite duos, they speak like good friends, and being from New orleans, it's almost comforting bc it feels like 2 local friends just talking

[@Anonymiss_333]

I just love Theo, I think he could be the most genuine soul walking this dang earth.

[@Jesus-ki3zd]

God bless you Theo 🙏🏻thank you for the podcast

[@senate2042]

Im so happy for all your success, Theo! You deserve everything you created! You Crack me up and are such a great interviewer. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@garymoore2810]

Dustin the ufc community would never throw you away - you've cemented your legacy as one of the greatest fighters to ever grace the octagon - and theo Man the world needs more Theos ❤

[@garymoore2810]

May I add......right now in 2024 theirs lots and lots of lost young men and you two gentleman in different ways are fine role models ❤

[@joshuachurchwell7323]

Dustin is such a great dude! Theo is the man!! Enjoyed hanging with you two for the show.

[@strawberryflwr]

Always look forward to these!

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Dustin really dodged that depression medicine question quickly. As a fighter, he knows he won't hear the end of certain things said. We're judged in every step we take, wild ride y'all.....

[@tonyh1345]

Time stamp?

[@PS-lv1mr]

Are you implying he’s on them but scared to admit publicly? I’m confused by your comment.

[@ericbenson2459]

Noticed the dodge as well. If he wasn't on medication you would think he would have said no, much like Tyson Fury did on Rogan's podcast

[@yaroslavliutnik5594]

Thanks for the work, Theo and those who help to put it together. Very interesting guest.

[@139forLife]

was so happy for dustin to get that win! one of my all time favorites!

[@Mr.Weatherall]

Thanks for the Mr. Weatherall Shout-Out 🙌🏾

[@AnguishNoPlay]

TRIIICK YOU BETTA GRAB DA WALL!!!

[@KP-zb2fm]

"You know who dat is?....Dats Mr. John Weatherall!"😂 that was one of the funniest videos

[@marycredeur9540]

Representing da boot

[@alexanderprince9607]

19:19 this dude said fried green cauliflower ears 😂😂

[@PrescientHope]

After Brilliance, the conversation reaches Compassion. Two Gentleman. Keep Shining!

[@catherinesperoni5475]

Dustin is super intelligent! Must be something in that Louisiana water. Great interview, Theo. You have universal appeal. I'm a married 60 year old woman with a 28 and 32 year old daughters, and we all love you. Keep up all the great work! ❤

[@webegamingYolo]

My only complaint is its not long enough. Love the vibes

[@Sam-tg6ee]

Really? I thought the episode was pretty bad and I’m a huge Theo fan. He was constantly trying to think of things to say and it was so obvious and awkward.

[@dustinkenney5803]

Dustin for humanity!

[@emeraldgamecave679]

Theo and Dustin are 2 of my favourite humans. Good genuine guys

[@jamesmccoy6157]

Theo's podcast and articulation of pretty deep and complex concepts and turning them into positive funny moments is so cool and unique. As well as getting better every week.

[@alejandrob.992]

"Some people say snow is just gay water" LMAO. Theo you're a legend.

[@Stizzy_BK]

Theo is on an absolute rampage.

[@falconthewrstlr7020]

Yes

[@StevieGYaSee]

"I just can't do this right now, Life is too much I'm going to get back on them" Theo when you said that I felt it in my soul. I'm actually going back to my doctor tomorrow to request to get back on my antidepressant meds even though I haven't been on them for 15 years. I just feel that struggle coming back on and I don't want to be in that dark place. Thank you for speaking up about that. It makes me feel less weak about having to make this decision.

[@evilbeckalonian]

Yes!! I’ve been waiting a couple of years for this one ❤

[@gerittsaari5520]

I punched a pole an broke my right hand an two fingers when Dustin won, never count out the diamond 💎

[@Manuel_Chinaski]

But….why? Lol

[@ezdeath544]

Thts call a stupid fan not a hard core fan

[@ro55reel5]

Yeh them Polish folk have hard heads

[@clayprice924]

We support you Dustin 💪👊🏼

[@telepathy90]

You always have the guests we need when we need them 🎉

[@deepe88]

2 genuine legends! My appreciation for Dustin has grown huge over the past 10 years. Im a huge fan of honesty and these guys are honest af, made it huge but are still humble & honest. Both still learning lessons and humble enough to share that with the world. I love listening to these 2, what a cool friendship. So many valuable lessons & truths. Thanks for keeping it real gentlemen. #allclass i was there live when dustin finished Gaethje in Az, i hope they finish off that trilogy. #paidinfull 💎🙏

[@cosworthej25]

The diamond 💎 Congrats on your win champ.

[@terrybarnes7932]

Dustin is my favorite fighter. Never a boring fight, and always stands up for his respect. Itll be sad when he retires

[@grantnorman9055]

A new red dawn with Dustin leading the resistance in the Bayou would be awesome

[@luis5s]

the close up to Dustins hands was such an unnecessarily golden moment 😂

[@Peppersfirst]

Those Louisiana boys 🎉

[@Txalcoir]

Are zesty af

[@tamaracardon2562]

Such a good man this guy..❤

[@eastwood111]

Dustin is so honest and real

[@voinescumacrea1274]

Props to Dustin for promoting Anthony Davis’s event in CT

[@Kazoowiii]

Fucking love this dude, one of the most humble in the sport.

[@KansasCowpoke]

Poirier so funny dude, that Louisiana humor is awesome

[@user-my9ws2lj5i]

Dustin called the whole fight between Justin and Max

[@2Nagakibas777]

Dustin is as class act as it gets, hard to not be one of my favorite athletes

[@TotallyNoCat]

Theo in STL, MO. Can't wait!

[@midmomom2490]

Ikr

[@jgzbaby777]

Dustin is one of the most humble fighters. Count me as a huge fan

[@santinamanno854]

Immediately copped Vancouver tickets. My prayers have finally been answered❤️🙏🏻 love ya can't wait! Gang gaang

[@PrescientHope]

Both of you carry level wisdom. It Shows. This is the Grace Of Brilliance.

[@AZHerps]

Love when this guy's on with theo

[@nitin8595]

Been waiting for another pod with Dustin for years 🔥

[@bryanenglish3242]

Dustin is a legit role model for never giving up and making ur life whatever u want,do the work

[@BexTDG]

“Somebody’s step husband” catching last minute strays there 😂