Dustin Poirier: Fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi is like a Rocky movie | ESPN MMA

UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier sits down with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto to talk about his daughter, known as Sweet P, enjoying life as a champion’s daughter. “The Diamond” says he’ll be heading to Abu Dhabi to prepare to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 based off advice from renowned boxing trainer Teddy Atlas. Poirier (5:50) explains the magnitude of the fight taking place at an arena being built for the bout, against an undefeated opponent, comparing it to a Rocky movie.
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[@40Rouge]

He's an underdog in this fight, but he's a damn likeable guy and great representative for the UFC. He's put in the work, for sure. (Edit: I'm rooting for Poirier.)

[@chunky9791]

He is a 🐛 underdog bro

[@adz3654]

@@tuemose22 lol dustin ain't scared of nate one bit. He would have smashed his head countless times like a game of whack-a-mole which is a blessing in disguise for Nate because Dustin would have ended his hopes for a 3rd red panty night with Conor.

[@ofon2000]

@Jaemin Lee I doubt Dustin would react to it anyway...he's too level headed to get pissed off about idiot fans calling him a bitch

[@astro.2394]

michael tuemose you sure know a thing or two about being likeable huh?

[@MRIDDLE72]

40Rouge Jorge said DP got one of the biggest body counts at ATT. means he’s KO-ing MF’s. y’all real blind for sleeping on DP.

[@ofon2000]

Dustin is living the life! Enjoying his family without getting stuck in the traps of overindulgence. I hope he has a great showing vs Khabib though.

[@richgoogle128]

Ofon I just hope he doesn’t lay on his back too long.

[@ignaciomendez7346]

@Jordan Stanfield Tony definitely deserves his shot no question but porier is also deserving of a shot,he's earned a chance to fight the best.

[@brandonn3543]

ignacio mendez let’s just keep tony fighting the bums of the UFC for low pay. That’s what we need tony to do!

[@ignaciomendez7346]

@@brandonn3543 well tell him quit wearing damn glasses all the time and then he would've been had his shot.....

[@Scoopsaz88]

Dustin is going to get destroyed....and then have to travel for 19 hours with swelling all over his face

[@tianapyre2837]

Beating Khabib would be like beating Jones, they are bigger than the belt. Beating them would be the real prize.

[@ps9501]

I don't know man Jones looked beatable in his last fight.. if he brings this same Jones against Walker, who knows what could happen. Same if Khabib brings the one who fought against Tibau. They are humans after all

[@seanmcsharry2004]

Nah not yet khabib needs to have a longer title reign to be put in that category of the GSPs, Andersons, Jones ect.

[@kevindiliberto9678]

Yes

[@topgmotiv8tion]

Never thought of it like that, I agree man they are bigger than the belt, bigger than 2 belts, not sure about triple c though

[@dma67111]

Callmehandsome against walker ....lol just stop talking. Walker....lol.....walker. Yea, right. Hah! Good one

[@aftabahmed3183]

I m a big fan of khabib but I also love this guy too... He is a real guy.

[@aftabahmed3183]

@Hookers n' Cocaine hey ask your monther I m not gay.

[@sat8959]

@Kitty Razor And you wonder why people are Islamophobic. This is exactly the type of behavior that makes the world hate you.

[@UAGoWSuplexer]

@@sat8959 shut the fuck up not all muslims are like that

[@aftabahmed3183]

@Hookers n' Cocaine did u ask your mom or not

[@benh9935]

@@sat8959 The history of Christianity is easily as violent if not more so.

[@abuamanah9176]

From the biggest and greatest Khabib 'The Eagle' fan, Mr Dustin, your a man who deserves nothing but respect and admiration! Not only for your talent and skills but also for your reminders about responsibility of true fatherhood. Thank you Peace be upon you and your family bro.

[@craigrock8444]

That is one of the coolest things I've heard and read in a long time in the mma scene. So much trash talk and hatred between fighters and fans of fighters. Respect to you

[@jasonmixon5060]

Much respect

[@foresthoe8072]

*KZbin GETTING WAY TO COMFORTABLE WITH 2 ADS NOW!!!!*

[@j-fit677]

That's what happens when you have a monopoly.

[@commentguy7]

Fook utube

[@SomeBaldDude]

Highly Underrated Comment LOL

[@thatsgoodmoney3485]

T W E A K B O X

[@OneHourShower]

I’ve been on this premium game for better or worse for a year now

[@Lyricsss34]

I love to see Khabib win but i also don’t want to see this guy face getting smash . He is such a good dude

[@beetlejuice5484]

Fuck khabib why wouldn't you want Dustin to win

[@Lyricsss34]

Because it is not your fucking problem

[@NannupTiger]

~ I believe Khabib is a good person inside, if Dustin is somehow getting flogged, Khabib won't hurt him more than is necessary...I doubt he would smesh his face, if the opportunity arises, Dustin has been quite polite/respectful at press/social media stuff...

[@ss2k483]

@@NannupTiger Yea if you see his post-fight interview against Michael Johnson, he said I didn't wanna break his arm because it will never be the same so, I increased the pressure slowly until he taps.

[@hasszr285]

28-0 insha'Allah ...now cry little chicken 😂😂😂😂

[@alexgonzales5382]

This guy has always kept it real! Hard not to root for him 👏

[@jlang7705]

Alex Gonzales - good point - so I guess we better move the fight across the world where 99% of the fans will be on team Khabib - #dishonestmove

[@hamadalshaqsi2005]

J Lang Where do you want it to be?

[@dangerboy808]

It's easy not to root for him, just root for the other guy duh

[@jlang7705]

@@hamadalshaqsi2005 - any western country -UAE is 99% Muslim -Khabib has home court advantage

[@hamadalshaqsi2005]

J Lang Okay he fought Al in his hometown New York and then defended his belt in Vegas, what do you want more? Fight Dustin in Louisiana?? Lmao

[@gaaraloversand]

Man I've been a Khabib fan for a long time but I've always loved Dustin as well.. I don't want him to lose, but I don't want Khabib to lose...HELP GUYS

[@tacosrock11_34]

Tony Ferguson will beat them both so don’t worry 😉

[@ofon2000]

Lol that's just how it goes once you watch MMA or fight sports in general for a long enough time...some of your favorite fighters get built up through wins and eventually have to face eachother...I'm not attached to either of these fighters so I just want a good fight myself!

[@Slippery413]

@@kamarulzainizainal1980 that's getting old

[@king-yp9wm]

Go stick with dustin we dont need puss here

[@dashingdrakula]

"They all believe they can win. After 1st round they no believe." - Khabib

[@jonathan_4803]

The Logical Man if you are so sure bet all you own on that...

[@dashingdrakula]

@@jonathan_4803 I was quoting Khabib.

[@jonathan_4803]

The Logical Man ohhh ok bro My apologies

[@andrewsanders6753]

Khabib won

[@itolukibami725]

But....let's respect porier ....not everyone has the guts to go in the octagon...it's not easy

[@SanaKhan-tm3zw]

All the very best dustin...from a khabib fan..!

[@TehNiCoLaS]

@Jake Taylor prick

[@Nott.miyahh]

Jake Taylor 😂 dumbass can’t even spell properly

[@shefeekahmed360]

Trouser. Wait and see bro. In sha Allah

[@shefeekahmed360]

Sana khan. Your not a khabib fan

[@SanaKhan-tm3zw]

I have freedom to express my opinions....if you all don't have anything good to say about other....then plz don't comment specifically on my comments...# be humble

[@BudduredToast]

Impossible to root against him. You might want Khabib to win, but you can't root against this guy.

[@dangerboy808]

You make zero sense moron

[@dominicviner6619]

Khabib just gonna hump him to death

[@gladeswear9201]

Who the hell wants Khabib to win?

[@Rivers198]

It’s going to be a great fight. Still would want Ferguson vs khabib...

[@vatossureno]

BudduredToast Khabibtime no mercy

[@wechatwarrior7002]

hard not to like Dustin

[@ultimatewall-crawler5292]

IVEY 96 That was a fight from 2013, that is not representable of Dustin’s current skill level. McGregor is currently irrelevant to the UFC until he enters the octagon again.

[@nigel4442]

Ultimate Wall-Crawler, preach

[@nigel4442]

Dustin is the guy...

[@groovybuddha667]

Dude if you ask one more question about my daughter

[@guesswho8016]

😂😂😂

[@GrimNYReaper]

Mike Tyson moment

[@ciziazyke5662]

😂😂😂

[@heisenberg550]

you have to go *NOW*

[@X3MAntics]

Dustin talks about his daughter, and you see a genuine gleam of happiness in his eyes. Dustin talks about Khabib, and it looks like a black hole. He has this switch. He had it on during that fight with Max. He looked like an absolutely psycho. He has that right type of crazy to shock the world. Don't sleep on this guy.

[@jjones904]

X3MA spot on..this guy has killer instinct

[@Darky888]

am Khabib fan but you can't hate this guy seems decent guy, also like the interviewer.

[@kashdoll831]

Khabib maul him

[@troy.u3297]

DaRKi you were Conor’s fanboy lmao then you jumped ship to Khabib’s when he destroyed Conor

[@AzamKhan-hizol]

He's a beautiful person

[@kamarulzainizainal1980]

Good boy.. but unfortunately he will be smashed by khabib

[@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837]

Dustin seems to be in such a great place mentally, it's evident in his eyes. I hope he can pull this off.

[@ruggedtobby]

All I see in his eyes is pressure lol

[@oneloveoneheartonedestination]

I see alot off unbelieve in his eyes and jet hé knows the day is coming fast that hé will wake_up againe.

[@zombievikinggaming4258]

@@ruggedtobby He has faced a lot of pressure and seen it all by now.

[@strykersteel3914]

I love ad rape

[@michaeldodd721]

There's a difference fighting and fighting when u got kids. Ask Jorge masvidal lol

[@jonwill674]

Man I hope Dustin pulls this off. Definitely rooting for him.

[@kashdoll831]

Khabib is gonna maul him

[@MixedMartialAus]

Kash Doll maybe, maybe not.

[@yeayea4072]

jack zbierski he might be able to go the distance but it’s still a guaranteed ass whoopin

[@tgshort7638]

Khabib is already looking for his next match pushing for gsp he's overlooking Dustin this could be a big mistake it's very hard to stay unbeaten

[@bryansmeriglio2241]

Hope is something church gives u ... this is fighting .. R.I.P. dustin

[@KabzieMusic]

I like Dustin, he has a sharp mind. I wish him good fortune in the war to come.

[@ArcticCoonass]

Class, class, class... nothing more I can say in reference to Dustin Poirier, he's a true professional, a true asset to the sport!

[@tofertallman2512]

Dustin had been fighting killers in the UFC since he was 19. He's a real fighter and is always improving. Great character for a champ. W for Poirer. Rd 3 tko.

[@michaeltrenon162]

He was pro at 19 I believe but not in the ufc

[@my40calbangz19]

Round 3 tko? Bro if he dont ko khabib in round 1 or early round 2 then he aint gonna ko khabib he gonna get recked, khabib is used to the weather and all that shit out there,, being there for 8 days before the fight aint gonna make u comfortable in that enviorment, he gonna be gassed

[@youalreadyknow2316]

“He only fight striking guys not wrestling guys” - khabib will do what he always does. Win.

[@michaeljames5881]

😂😂😂

[@switchbone5083]

If he dont tko khabib in the first rounds he is done

[@seangreenz420]

Such a good dude, my daughter is turning 3 in August as well. Pulling for you Dustin! Go make history.

[@nickwelch2998]

Humble, articulate, respectful. Love seeing fighters act like true professionals. He also a warrior!

[@mgecko2959]

Yes very humble talking how he is the CHAMP without beating single relevant guy except for Max who doesn't even belong to that division and could easily get the decision in that fight

[@nickwelch2998]

@@mgecko2959 He beat max twice, Alvarez, Pettis, and Gaethje, I get he's the interim champ but it's not something HE made up. If you were a professional, and you were given the opportunity to fight for the belt, and won would you just say it's not real? I know how phenomenal Khabib is and know he's the champ but geeze. I could see if it was like a Sonnen thing walking around with a fake belt saying he's 47-0, never lost a round. All he said was he believes it's real and he's ready to fight the man who's got the other one.

[@quest9133]

I am a big Khabib fan but much respect to Dustin. If anyone deserves to win, it's him. Humblest most genuine champ. Respect.

[@chusssMusic]

Imagine Poirier Vs. Mcgreggor 2 for the light weight belt.. UFC would jump on this in a second.

[@brandonderks6466]

Mcgregor needs a top5 win before he gets a title shot.

[@VictorPerez-nq1gt]

Tony is next

[@brandonderks6466]

@@VictorPerez-nq1gt Are you a UFC matchmaker?

[@brandonderks6466]

@@necbcitlak7913 I agree

[@bmtentertainment279]

Imagine this tho... Dustin beating Khabib, Tony and then Conor in a rematch at Lightweight, he would probably be remembered as the greatest fighter that ever lived if he would pull that off lol

[@truthhurtsthenheals6111]

I like dustin You can tell hell be the type of guy in a movie to sacrifice his own life to save someone elses

[@alexjoseph4665]

😂

[@ChiloKillz]

Low key huh 😂😂

[@bentaylor1181]

Crazy thought guy

[@truthhurtsthenheals6111]

@@bentaylor1181 113 vs 5, keep it moving sons

[@70mjc]

TruthHurts ThenHeals Now that you comment that, he certainly is the type of guy that would risk his life for a stranger if he thought he could help

[@halo7172]

Damn I love Dustin, probably the most likable guy in the UFC. And to me he’s very relatable, coming up from a household without money is a huge common factor for me.

[@nalsra0]

halo7172 I agree

[@RavensCrushYou]

Dustin is so passionate and DESERVES the win after all he’s put into his rise to the top. I’d love to see him shock the MMA world!

[@jordonleach4081]

Mike Gorsuch no one "deserves" a win. You EARN each win by being better than your apponent. If you don't earn something you don't deserve it.

[@RavensCrushYou]

Jordon Leach he has earned it. You know what I meant. Still liked your comment cause I get it. Cheers.

[@jordonleach4081]

I'm assuming you mean because he's put in work. But In that case why doesn't khabib deserve it just as much or more? I guess I'm confused as to how he without a doubt deserves a win. I think he deserved the opportunity to fight khabib. Just seems weird to say anyone deserves a win.

[@RavensCrushYou]

Jordon Leach- you’re right... they’ve equally put in the work, but I’m a Dustin fan and personally favor him. Regardless of the outcome, I’ll be watching and hope it goes a few rounds and not a quick 1st round KO or submission.

[@RavensCrushYou]

tacosrock 11 so true!!! Ferguson is LEGIT!

[@presence9745]

Khabib is so grounded and focused that he won't move out of his village. That's screams commitment the guy was built for one thing and one thing only.

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

What the fuck are you talking about lol Khabib fights everywhere in the world dumbass

[@R-YR29]

@@SonGokuuuuuuu gotta be hard to be that stupid

[@kreatinish]

@@R-YR29 lol

[@doobsnack]

@@SonGokuuuuuuu When a dumbass calls another person who's not a dumbass a dumbass...

[@Mustafaa77799]

Respect for Dustin and Respect for Khabib they both deserve it. Hopefully Khabib will win

[@WildfireX]

I'm honestly getting sick of interim champions saying that they're champions. We all like Dustin, the dude is real af and I hope he does well, but this trend of Interim title holders saying that they're champions and acting they've reached the mountain top already is just absurd... you're not champions... it's just a placeholder, there's only ONE champion in each division for christ sake, respect that.

[@JadedForever1]

Its for more hype and money.

[@Sulposition]

Wildfire exactly participation trophy era

[@bingobriano6021]

Khabib: Everyone else: "Fighting Khabib is like a Rocky movie"

[@karljonson3287]

Lmao so true. You just have to be semi russian or big like Francis

[@kingkunta957]

"I feel like I'm the best fighter in the world" word Dusty!! Big fan of you man, in fighting n doing this family thing man! All respect to you Sir!

[@di6243]

Dustin is verry good person outside the octagon.

[@jamesj9693]

Have started liking this guy. Keeps improving every game . Has come a long long way since the McGregor fight. Khabib won't have it easy and might even lose.

[@eckoman620]

James J people are forgetting this guys crazy submission game he’s perfectly well rounded hope he gets the W

[@jevil03]

After the McG fight Dustin stepped up his game! Especially mentally!

[@randyrodriguez916]

I feel the same way Dustin is being underestimated by far !

[@Hope-Truth-Light]

As much as I like Khabib I love an underdog story, go Dustin!

[@abdulschk2694]

Dustin - DONT WORRY MANY - I am From Dubai & My Friends In Dubai we Fully Respect Khabib - BUT WE ALL Rooting for you And Supporting you the Dimond U Going to Change History Do it Man SO EXCITED all the best

[@abdulschk2694]

don't worry Mate - we Cool we Know the sport and just want to Pass the Msg. to Dustin 1000S 0f Fans will be there its not what he thinks - he will be surprised :)) we cool - Just Another Kid from the block F** wont change thing :) @denny b

[@6705611]

The best thing comparing both Khabib and Dustin is both are in hot form, Khabib just finished conor is like beating a lion in his territory, And Dustin is just a symbol of excellence, beating Justin, Eddie, Max whole in a straight way, So my point of view is May the best man win, Khabib is undefeated and toughest and Dustin has been active, hardworking, dedicated to reach the top... It will be a blockbuster fight, 🙏💪💯👍👏✌️

[@kguyzi1667]

I really want Dustin to win. He's deserves everything

[@kguyzi1667]

@@Superpity07 stfu.

[@kguyzi1667]

@@youalreadyknow2316 what's he gonna mail him? Don't you mean maul? 😂 Idiot

[@kguyzi1667]

@@Superpity07 fuck off

[@youalreadyknow2316]

@K guyzi shut up u clown u don’t know shit about fighting I’d knock u out

[@samed9125]

Dustin is such a likable guy. Even I got emotional when he got his hand raised against Max after all the pain and setbacks he's gone through. Can't hate on him.

[@williambalentine5173]

Even though Khabib is the favorite to win I hope Dustin wins. Let there be a rematch.

[@elitealphagamermlg9202]

No rematch Tony Ferguson next in line

[@akshayazariah]

@@elitealphagamermlg9202 What if Poirier beats him, though? This could be similar to Joshua vs Ruiz Jr; Joshua delayed the Wilder fight for too long and eventually got destroyed.

[@najidastar3996]

I'm genuinely happy that Dustin earned the belt. I'm truly a fan of his. He really has his work cut out for him with Khabib.

[@kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300]

After khabib muals this guy I'm gonna be so hype for khabib vs tony

[@alexmar9420]

KING SO's SHOOTA #IWILLSLAPCASHNASTY just like askren did to Masvidal . Justin by KO first or second round

[@himshrestha2321]

Alex Mar Justin?

[@teukuandy4725]

i love khabib and dustin, they both good people, very humble..

[@00iGame00]

Louisiana represent! Hoping for a great fight, best of luck to both but would love to se Dustin shock the world.

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

Yes sir!! Louisiana we in here ⚜💎💎 all the way. #TeamPoirier

[@ROFO79]

Yep. Louisiana has been producing some studs.

[@tgshort7638]

Me too

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

@@ROFO79 Facts 💯💯👍🏾

[@Roman-kk1ic]

Yet on a normal day yall hate french🤣

[@gambler213]

Poirier is one of the real good persons in the fight game. It would be great if he wins this fight, but more than anything, he deserves to make some real money.

[@ssgssjb9905]

Let’s give the journalist props too. Dude brings good interviews.

[@ramonbriones4487]

Doing it for years..finally after ESPN joining UFC he's getting his limelight

[@liammusic519]

Two of the most respectful, classy likeable fighters in the game imo. And two different great styles.

[@Aliens797]

Excited for this fight! Both very good people!

[@JadedForever1]

Dustin "Khabib, you think i'm just gonna sit there and let you maul me?" Poirier

[@lggb3588]

Here is..a real fighter..Let's go Dustin!!

[@benssnanderson5866]

Interim belts should be silver

[@bruv6036]

Faxx

[@tiernanstokes9311]

They shouldn't have.interim belts they mean absolutely nothing its a fake belt.. an they even look fake.

[@nz490]

I really like the fans havn't touched too much on the "legitimacy" of him calling himself Champ, as they usually do in these situations. I think that's down to Dustin being so likeable, and also fans recognising that if you beat a man like Max Holloway, that's about as legitimate as it gets.

[@jaydstreet8986]

There is no arrogance when he calls himself champ, he's so humble, you can't dislike this guy, even though I'm a top khabib fan.

[@miketang8719]

It’s different when he calls himself a champ it doesn’t feel like he’s saying that he’s better than others, it feels more like a personal thing for himself and that he’s found peace in himself and feels like a champ because of it and you can’t be mad at that.

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

Dustin literally has been an underdog in every single fight and still wins. I think this fight goes like Gleason Tibau vs Khabib...

[@edserrano1803]

Ohhhh yeahhhhh it's bigger than Khabid vs McGreggor'$ fight. This fight is all about Heart & Soul.

[@aseempasha2373]

Great fan of khabib but respect to this guy man

[@boxings1]

Khabib fan. But a mountain of respect for the Diamond 💎 !

[@jamesrosales89]

I love Khabib and i love Dustin too... so refreshing to see nice honest humans in the UFC

[@dwolfe2907]

Man, I never knew Dustin was such a good guy - there is this peace and joy that flows out of this guy. I really hope he wins :D

[@LonelyGamr]

That's what Connor did. Focused too much on defence training

[@JC-wj5os]

it was a good excuse right? he loses 10 of 10 times to khabib

[@LonelyGamr]

@@JC-wj5os makes sense though. Not saying he would have won but he spent majority of his time defending wrestling take downs etc. U could tell cause he did a great job with it.

[@davem8456]

Robert Alexander but it’s hard to say. Maybe the guys that thought they were just gonna do their thing and move forward(instead of worrying about takedown defense) are the ones that got ragdolled completely by him for the whole fight.

[@JC-wj5os]

@@LonelyGamr yeah total class act by conor, throw the coaches who helped you through your entire career completely under the bus.

[@carsonlink5885]

JC on joe rogans podcast Conor’s coach (John kavanah) said they were training him not to lose but didn’t train him to win

[@timetter7062]

Got to love Dustin. I hope he pulls it off. And gets his rematch and smokes CM

[@vincenttrejo9706]

I read this and i was like.........."does he mean CM Punk?" Lol...its 2:23 A.M.

[@StephenFrazer85]

Go get em Dustin. Best of luck. From your fans in Dublin.

[@xtianjames9489]

Lol

[@xtianjames9489]

Were you rooting for him when conner fought dustin also???or are you know beacuse your conman got beat and yall need dustin so Conner can come out the shadows

[@StephenFrazer85]

@WARRIOR FIGHTER PAHLAWAN haha keyboard warrior.

[@StephenFrazer85]

@@xtianjames9489 keyboard warrior.

[@jamiedunne519]

So he's a keyboard warrior for speaking the truth 👍

[@johnsoso4977]

This is the kinda fighter Khabib loves. No disrespect, pure humbleness, and certainly no overdoing it with the trash talk. Best of luck to the both of them from a Khabib fan

[@95prototype72]

I am a huge Khabib fan, but you cant dislike dustin, he is the real role model of an mma fighter, who ever wins deserves it.

[@rulerofall2320]

Im from hawaii so max and bj penn are my favorite fighters. And i always hate the guys who beat them. But dustin is a different guy. Im going for him vs Khabib

[@frog1624]

I like khabib but it's really hard to hate this guy , he's one of the most genuine fighters.

[@shotokhan4078]

I'm not gonna cheer for him or khabib, can't decide who I'd like the most to win. I'll just enjoy the show!

[@iraqisfirst7321]

I’m from Middle East and Khabib 🦅 fan. But Dustin very nice person, I wish him all the best from the bottom of my heart. Best regards from Iraq.

[@ShadomanG]

Always been a fan of Dustin. Many don't believe he can win--hell he's aware that he's the underdog, but make NO mistake; win or lose this guy is going to go out on his shield & is no easy challenger! Wouldn't be surprised if he shocks the world! I'm a fan of both fighters

[@mariusmuca]

This is one of the most dynamic and respectful fights of UFC .

[@SkateboardingMotivator]

100%

[@buildingyourbrand7832]

Conor beat Dustin easy. How do you think Dustin has a chance

[@cheese4746]

Building Your Brand What?

[@echleonthegoat]

@@cheese4746 Yeah, Conor beat the SHIT out of dustin. Khabib wins this easily just watch

[@arjenrobbed1294]

Building Your Brand years ago lol. With a KO by punching behind his ear. I’m a huge mcgregor fan but if they fight again it won’t be like that

[@El-vw7pt]

Poirier is in God status khabib better not underestimate his abilities

[@ramaalgifary]

khabib never underestimates his opponents

[@greatvalueEMINEM11]

Watched him fight live in atl. Hope he wins

[@november_next6042]

i miss being as happy as Dustin Seems to be.

[@MBKovas]

Dustin is a real down to Earth guy. Both him and Khabib are respectable.

[@nanu421]

Too many people tried to beat Khabib and talked in the same way before fighting him, but no one accomplished this. Despite this fact I will still root for Dustin

[@stevetoth7136]

Honestly, besides age ending khabib, I think it's gonna end up taking someone with the rare outlook of, "im gonna lose...... So I am gonna throw everything I have at em" Fighting someone like Khabib or a Tyson has the opponents always having the mindset of "im gonna.win, im gonna go out.there and give it my best shot.........but I'm prob gonna lose" You need someone who has the feeling every opponent had the moment the fight is over and they lost and realized they needed.to throw everything at em the.first 60 seconds. Cuz anything.after is a loss

[@JadedForever1]

Finally *Darren Till* is moving up to *middleweight* !!!

[@BoRnMuSh]

lol hes going to get smoked at 185

[@matrixdeprogrammed1271]

He’s got some monsters to deal with in that division.

[@kanewilkinson8458]

He's a good fighter people need to stop looking down on him hope he does well at new weight

[@JadedForever1]

Middle weight definitely most scary division but who knows he might turn out like Whittaker become the next MW champ

[@zee4125]

@@BoRnMuSh People thought the same about Whittaker and Masvidal...

[@cheese4746]

“I don’t want smash face” - Khabib

[@robmassicotte4889]

If anyone deserves to win against khabib it is this guy!! Dustin the diamond! It sure does suck that everything is stacked against him, but it will make him winning this fight even more special!

[@TheHeadown]

He has such a big and strong heart - it really shines through how important this is for him. The epiphany of a warrior. I´ve been a "Diamond" fan since WEC. War, Poirier! 👊🏻

[@candacecravesblackcockcovi2774]

Diamond bout to shock the MMA World

[@tiernanstokes9311]

I hope he.does but cant.see.it happening khabib jus going to hold him down hitting him half punches.for the.fight boring as fuck.

[@TanWam]

@@tiernanstokes9311 you're an idiot

[@yesmcyes5604]

@MooN MaN Flo Boi stfu he finished mctapper though.

[@yesmcyes5604]

@MooN MaN Flo Edson got obliterated too even if it went to decision. Varner had a fluke win and went like 1-4 in ufc lol

[@joshott915]

Lol lise

[@danf1550]

I bet Dustin works heavy body shots... like super heavy. That is the path

[@joeyripswell]

That brazilian kickboxer tried that. Khabib ate it and moved forward. Both fighters are great though

[@youalreadyknow2316]

“He only been fighting striking guys, not wrestling guys like myself”-khabib 28-0

[@danf1550]

@@youalreadyknow2316 I will say- after checking Dustin's record - that is super heavy on strikers.

[@mouadhmouadh8649]

28-0 inshaa allah ,, Respect for dustin poirier ❤✌

[@abdulkalam-cd4hn]

I'm a Khabib fan bit I gotta say Dustin is one of the nice guys in UFC, good ambassador for UFC

[@mikecarter5627]

Dustin I’ve always said your such a humble dude and a great dude. Can tell from your eyes that your a good dude. But on the same note, Khabib is on another level that nobody seams to crack that code.

[@huncho_los]

Dustin is going to rock him, and catch him mark my words! 🔥

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

Facts 💯💯💎💎all the way

[@tibok3055]

Carlos Flores never that .. 27 guys don’t smash him let me see what this guy gonna do

[@lamarlamar1520]

If he wins I'll give $1000 dollars

[@huncho_los]

@Marwan Manowar It is what it is *Shrugs* 🤷‍♂️

[@huncho_los]

@Marwan Manowar Oh yes definitely! I know he will bounce back and he's a class act with out a doubt 👏

[@saadx7724]

It's intresting how they ask Dustin all the time how hard it is to get a big opportunity so far from home and not being able to bring all his family over there and having the crowd against him, which is understandable. But for Khabib it's been like that all his carreer in the UFC, from his debut fight to his big title fights, all those big opportunities and challenges were very far from home and not even his head coach who is his father could come support him let alone his family. Perspective.

[@SkateboardingMotivator]

Dustin's Fight IQ is on such a higher level!! He really has learned so much!

[@mcskillet7106]

And his normal IQ is lower than avarage

[@joeldoherty2166]

Khabib is a monster for anyone he faces, really hoping for Dustin to do a number on him and he totally DESERVES to feel like a champion, I don’t think anyone has been through as a crazy a time in the ufc as this guy

[@darrenwalker4722]

Dustin is a remarkable fighter , fighters fighter , the story of adversity , the determination never to give up , he s a clean athlete , professional , great example to young kids and i really hope he does it , he deserves a piece of the lime light , what a story , kick is ass Dustin .

[@albertoreategui414]

Just imagine if Dustin pulls a Masvidal type of KO on Khabib in the 1st. Honestly, I think it’s going to be a great fight.

[@cjohnson3836]

Khabib isn't Askren. Khabib actually has good standup, esp in striking defense, and extra especially in how he uses footwork to keep strikers out of position. His style of grappling, while less explosive than in the west, also leaves him less vulnerable to KOs. I find it amazing that people give Ferg a pass on his striking, which violates every rule in the book, but people slam Khabib's which while not textbook, is very effective and leaves him less vulnerable than Ferg's does him.

[@MarijuanaGuy]

Dustin is gonna lose but i really like his mentality. He's fully aware of his strengths but isn't underestimating his opponent like Khonar Makgregor did.

[@Ghyynjug]

XD neck-st level trollin

[@ezachandra8320]

28-0

[@frankl3518]

One of my favorite fighters. I like Khabib also but I'd love to see him pull it off

[@mralexforbes]

Let’s go Dustin u got a new fan here bro! Easy to see the love & light in you when talking about your family :) u deserve this. After Khabib’s taste for fame now he needs to be humbled 👍🏾

[@unitedred1999]

After watching that Masvidal fight, who knows what's going to happen? One well timed knee when Khabib is trying to take him down will be damaging.

[@yuvrajbairwal4617]

I mean McGregor tried his best, but khabib is too fast man, McGregor isn't joke, he knocked down a welterweight 3 times, but khabib eat his all punches like a joke, but yeah it's true all Dustin need is single chance to knock him out as we all know khabib isn't good on feets.

[@arandompersonlol1202]

mcgregor kneed khabib 2 or 3 times during the fight and Khabib just kept going like it was a feather hitting him, lol

[@letitbEat1]

@@yuvrajbairwal4617 tbh conor was a shadow from his past self.

[@tidefanman1]

Call me Crazy, but I think Dustin gets it done. Just a feeling I have.

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

I agree DP gets the win. 💎💎 #TeamPoirier

[@youalreadyknow2316]

Khabib will be undefeated, AND STILL

[@jadonplox]

it wouldnt surprise anyone

[@youalreadyknow2316]

@jadonplox Dustin hasn’t fought a wrestler/grappler like khabib lol goodluck

[@johnvelazquez9559]

I agree with you

[@kennykenny8414]

Dustin by KO in the second round...been following him since his lost to Conor he’s one of the top 3 most underrated fighters in the UFC and he my 3rd favorite in the UFC if he stick to his game plan he’s going to CRUSH khabib mark my words

[@donthatetheflayerhatethega4170]

Hopefully

[@Isejankhonojanem]

Hahhahahahhah your out of your mind

[@Isejankhonojanem]

Khabib round 1 rear naked choke remember

[@kennykenny8414]

Youshouldhearthis no sir

[@kennykenny8414]

Clos Montana round 1 lol calm down

[@davidballard4550]

Gooooooooooooooooooo, Dustin! Don't underestimate his hands and he better not underestimate your ground game.

[@podhajskyhello]

Top quality interview once again from Brett

[@conormac9437]

This is gonna be a close fight especially for the first 3 rounds. He might even pull this off but I really hope he doesn’t strictly bc I NEED to see Khabib vs Tony for the belt

[@youalreadyknow2316]

@Conor Mac khabib will fight him after he wins lol