Fighting Khabib in Abu Dhabi is like a Rocky movie! | Dustin Poirier UFC 242 fight week interview

Ahead of his title fight with Khabib at UFC 242, Dustin Poirier speaks to Adam Catterall.
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[@socktier6334]

“He went from apologizing to absolutely no one to apologizing to absolutely everyone” 😂😂😂

[@nacerouafa1007]

Best dustin line ever

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

Cant wait to hear the Connor Mctapper fans to show up with the excuses and lines of their past chump chump

[@Pinponpan99]

Timetable?

[@MrArb3r]

@@Pinponpan99 10:22

[@kingdomcitizenship5613]

Kill shot

[@rilindmusa5390]

I'm a huge Khabib fan but I have to say that Dustin is so cool and a very respectful person.

[@mustafa25804]

Yeah likewise

[@fahadm6696]

May Allah give him hidaayah.

[@ebrimasannoh7036]

@@fahadm6696 Ameen

[@riffraff1880]

Rilind Musa why don’t u kiss him then?

[@GreyAuroraRIDES]

Both khabib and Dustin are top blokes! Win or lose they will both leave with there respect and dignity. Can't wait!!!

[@davidbaker6914]

its going to be an epic fight!

[@GreyAuroraRIDES]

It sure is!

[@dameshamansour3128]

Prashant Vyas bloke means guy, it’s English slang..u honestly not heard that before,?

[@aaronkeane4914]

DMC HeadHunters Dustin is. Khabib is a bit of a hypocrite

[@carlosm4516]

“he went from apologizing to absolutely no one to absolutely everyone” that line was fire lmaoo

[@queensinthesky]

I can already hear the promos for Conor v Dustin 2 opening with that line hahaha

[@carlosm4516]

Daniel Murphy oh yeah thats for sure!

[@bricefolly4524]

I still don’t get that line properly 🤔

[@carlosm4516]

Brice Folly its a reference to conor’s post fight interview after the eddie alvarez fight

[@mv0921_]

That line was used when conner made his interview was put as a first comment my was second got like 18262 likes lol

[@kamoliddinzokirov975]

"I dont like to speak about others when they are not around" wow huge respect to this guy!)

[@adamn_patriot8420]

"Make being a great person great again"

[@ian230187]

That was well said

[@tom-3732]

Spent too much time with Colby.

[@jebkara529]

I'm a khabib fan but damn he seems such a down to earth guy. Whatever happens in the Oct I wish him the best.

[@estabannazam9906]

Dustin the coolest dude man

[@Aidan200]

So true tho

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

Connor mctapper is obviously a better man

[@redkem80]

Yeah, I like this guy

[@sadatsaid123]

he is enemy till he gets beat

[@jimi_bhart3101]

Think about that statement again.

[@sargentovolodia9647]

No trash talking,speaking easy without the need of call the attention, Khabib and Dustin,one step beyond on combat sports

[@ZahleLeb]

Sargento Volodia that’s because he envy’s khabib and dying to be like khabib. He trash talked before not to khabib though, but he still going to smashed for talking trash in general!

[@nurmagobobthegov1320]

@@ZahleLeb that's actually a positive outcome of enviousness good for Dustin.

[@beboali7147]

I'm khabib fan but realy i respect dustin

[@dsmith2979]

no doubt, not Masdival/Diaz level but like both a lot , Dustin is a class guy, probably gonna get smashed , I don't like this kind of fight, like watching 2 close friends fight

[@kingmufasa9958]

Same

[@daviddonadze221]

yep

[@fahadm6696]

May Allah give him hidaayah.

[@Nicko42069]

Woooooooowwwww

[@houaritahir4672]

I'm with Khabib, but big respect to Poirier. He's a champion too

[@takber92]

Dustin is a real gentleman too. This man ia super cool off course passionate about what he does. Support for Habib but respect to this man as well.

[@lequack7399]

Real, cool genuine guys, both of them. Shame one has to lose, let the better man win, 3 days more!

[@shelleycline3542]

”I’m just trying to make being a great person, great again”. Dustin Poirier

[@adilammarbaig]

This dude is an epitome of a champ, big heart and his munificence is unmatched.. the trash talkers need to pay some attention here..

[@remeece]

This Guy Is slowly becoming The Most Loved UFC fighter ever, I Hope He Wins,nothing against khabib

[@awaishussain6775]

Yes I am a khabib fan but 50/50 chance

[@micah7249]

I became huge fan after first Eddie fight

[@omarhaider7445]

i hope khabib wins but respect this guy as much as respect khabib.

[@thechangeprofitsee]

Your use of capital letters in this comment is bugging me out. Please explain bro..

[@thenatural6720]

remeece me too, but he won’t be winning, khabib pressure and grappling is too much

[@inthehouse7040]

Khabib going to apply that pressure but we know pressure makes Diamonds 💪

[@biscottone3357]

Great

[@CobraShadowz]

Donut Okay “Donut”

[@pakiboyhadrou]

diamonds around the neck 😀

[@coreyisaac5334]

4th round stop by dustin

[@ronin3635]

That's to actual diamonds, not a person. If Khabib puts on the pressure, it's gonna be a bad night for The diamond

[@dub2459]

Win or lose the fact that Dustin is getting this fight before Tony or Conor says a lot, hard work pays off... good luck my dude

[@Rujewitblood]

He got lucky, if Tony took the max fight after he destroyed blessed he would be fighting here, Dustin is a good guy but hes not on this level, it's Tony and khabib

[@tejasbhat4477]

Conor got the fight already...wdym?

[@jojodawide3097]

dub2459 tony deserves more but I’m okay with Dustin getting a title shot cuz he deserves it to no complaining

[@mxrcouuu8990]

Tejas Bhat I think he means the rematch🤔

[@belfortmassimo6257]

I am khabib all the way ...Tony is one of the best u can't compare it with Dustin

[@dragon19777]

I'm a big Khabib fan. But Dustin is a class act!

[@alexandercrush]

Pump the breaks and focus on your life a bit more.

[@mv0921_]

Conners lawyer - evryyear is my foookin year !

[@programming_and_snacks5192]

mv0921_ _ how come most of Khabib’s fanboys can’t spell Conor right?

[@daviddonadze221]

loooool

[@MrHabib135]

@@programming_and_snacks5192 cause cowner is irrelevant

[@mv0921_]

@@programming_and_snacks5192 im not his fan boy. Do u get what i wrote ? Geez

[@mv0921_]

@@MrHabib135 😂

[@youtubebram4393]

I want my son to look up to this guy, Great role model, Great fighter, always a good show. Good luck bro.

[@SaneAndAble]

His voice sounds like hes fighting back tears sometimes

[@algo2957]

His eyes, too, wtf. The guy wears his heart right on his sleeve, almost like he's in the wrong freaking profession.

[@marcoferreira5483]

He knows is in trouble

[@ryeellz9967]

He is

[@andy_daoc]

hes just a genuine guy. is that so hard for your negative mindset to comprehend

[@__M738]

Andrew C internet trolls can’t comprehend genuine human interaction

[@johnnydhollywood1587]

i just want to make people smile thats the words of a champion

[@thehh5118]

10:22 OH! That was a good one, cause it's so true! 😂🔥

[@Visualiize]

I didnt hear a single sorry from conor but ok

[@foreverblessed7461]

sss No, but his interview with Ariel on ESPN. His whole demeanor is apologetic. From rags to riches.

[@TheMohsin00715]

two champions are going to fight on 7th sep.. love from 🇮🇳

[@ryanturn1560]

Md Mohsin hopefully Dustin makes it back safe

[@betelgeuse1421]

Yea Kashmiri innocent oppressed people and your oppressive brutal paramilitary forces..free Kashmir

[@koushal888]

@@betelgeuse1421 don't worry about them they are our brothers they are doing great

[@da-zo2bk]

Bro how to watch in India?

[@GoogleAccount-vv7ub]

@Pavan Kumar are there any hindos in the ufc? Any hindu boxing champions? Im just wondering.

[@A-Pro100]

I'm a huge Khabib fan, my favourite Fighter of all time, but I really really respect Dustin. What an amazing guy, so respectful, so nice. I choke up just saying this.

[@johnnywest995]

Im a fan of both fighters after watching this👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@tolibegamov8002]

I'm fаn Khabib, but Dustin very respectful and coolest man

[@Zeshi185]

Khabib never lost a round dustin said :D he is a good guy...Khabib met him with respect on Face off and that's enough to respect him

[@Baniq1986]

He did lose that 3rd round vs Conor pretty clearly. I thought the judges made a bad call but after watching it again it seems like a clear 10-9 for Conor. It's not important though, losing just one round in your whole UFC career is just as impressive.

[@kitjames1279]

He lost 3 against Tibau.

[@Zeshi185]

@@kitjames1279 haha i know he did but its almost as if he didnt...dustin said it...his coach mendes says it also...he wont even allow his sparing partner to win a round.

[@Zeshi185]

@@Baniq1986 Yup thats true

[@samimherati5685]

DUSTIN is professional FIGHTER he is very good guy, god bless him, I am from Afghanistan

[@GG-nf1dp]

@@lll-qr4yu lol !!

[@sctncl]

Interviewer be sufferin from cramp for the next 2 days flexing that calf so much.

[@cyclonus01]

Guy is am absolute tool

[@lowlowseesee]

S N...dude is a drummer, he should be fine

[@chainyrabbit]

Think it's leg day

[@v17sforce70]

Both of them are great guys. May the better man win on Saturday!

[@pauldavenport6466]

What a nice dude. Big Khabib fan but really don't want to see him beat this fella up

[@SAJ.GAMING]

khabib will be nicer to him.....just cant wait anymore

[@pauldavenport6466]

@@SAJ.GAMING I hope so

[@79shehri]

Khabib fan but wouldnt be upset if he loses to Dustin

[@dsmith2979]

how can anyone be a MMA fan and not a Khabib fan ?

[@thenatural6720]

I agree. But he isn’t beating khabib

[@mrpak7696]

The Natural I don’t mins him beating khabib because he’s humble

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

@@dsmith2979 Well statistically they're usually casuals that just hate to hate since it's natural for sports fans to gang up on someone who's undefeated. However me personally I'm not a huge fan of his style tbh but I gotta respect it since it gets results and is within the rules of combat.

[@joncaseyclary]

“Connor went from apologize to absolutely no one to everyone” 😂😂🔥🔥

[@arkamitra5354]

Dustin is mentally in the right place to beat Khabib. Absolute understanding and respect for your opponent's style, which means he knew exactly what he was preparing for throughout the fight camp. He might surprise a lot of ppl come Saturday.

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

Whoever helps the poor has my respect,shame one man has to lose here,khabib fan from bangladesh,but after watching this interview i want both mans to win lol.peace and one love.🇧🇩

[@michalniesner9198]

He's so much like GSP... I wish he had similar success, he deserves that belt more than any other lw fighter

[@kevbarnes5558]

Think Tony Ferguson would have a thing or 12 to say about that

[@solomunjackson4937]

I like the fact that both fighters respect each other and keep it professional.

[@farmuhqas]

I want both of these guys to win although a khabib fan. Dustin is a good guy.

[@Amzyy]

Dustin Poirier will show what hard work, dedication and sacrifice really is on September 7th. 27-1 💎

[@chiragsharma7413]

Maybe.. or he might regret sending khabib his location!!

[@siddhanttyagi5104]

Dustin has to be the sacrificial lamb for Tony Vs Khabib, sorry but there no other way to say it.

[@TheBlackDevil7]

It will be kebaps second defeat, dont forget Tibau

[@samcruiz]

well well well ! Rocky movie is a movie - all the best of luck ! this is MMA.

[@kylelyons6088]

@@TheBlackDevil7 haven't seen anyone else bring this up this whole build up. Still baffles me

[@globalgatherings1]

I am a fan of kabib but after watching this video i got a huge respect for Dustin ,even if kabib lost from him i will still be happy that at leat he lost from a humble person☺😍

[@kevbarnes5558]

Not enough of a fan to spell his name right tho 😂

[@globalgatherings1]

@@kevbarnes5558 haha ayeah sorry for that😂😂

[@Ada_Isabella]

I absolutely love Khabib and I’m his fan...but how can anyone dislike Dustin? Such an incredible, humble, respectful and HARD WORKING human being with an amazing life story. Respect for this guy!

[@Soaptoaster]

Poirier is an absolute beast and a class act human. Respect to both fighters this weekend but it is Poirier's time!

[@shubhamjain6558]

There's a spark in him.i do feel he's gonna shock the world this Saturday,the heart that this guy has can accommodate entire abu Dhabi.lets go

[@navlad3356]

Dustin is a good guy man, one of the most selfless UFC fighters out there 💯 win or lose respect to both of them. 💎 X 🦅

[@SulimanAdilTravelinGuide]

Both of these two Fighter are very respectful. wish both of them good luck,cant wait to see the fight

[@adnanc110]

love dustin and khabib, may the best fighter win

[@mhassaan111]

Till now I was khabib fan but after listening this I am Dustin fan too, two genuine guys , may the best man win.

[@vojtacepelak7767]

What a character this guy has. Can't appreciate people like him and Blessed being in the ufc enough.

[@alfarsi4637]

What an amazing man Dustin is. Big big respect from Khabib fan. Good luck my friend.

[@iCyberZombie1]

Dustin my man even though I’m a fan of Khabib I hope both of ya the best. Love from NYC ❤️

[@SubodhChhetri]

cannot hate this guy, such an inspiration both him and Khabib ofcourse

[@cmm3338]

Both of these guys are stand up people, Wish them both luck even though I am a huge khabib fan.

[@newagainpools2794]

No matter who wins it is a battle of 2 champions.

[@tubescream]

Dustin is so damn inspiring. Doing amazing stuff both in the octagon and - for me, even more importantly - out of it! I love how all this is bringing us to a fight characterized by mutual respect.

[@Hojiii]

This man is a Champion I can get behind and stay behind. Stellar human being in and out of the cage.

[@ebrahimalshareef6641]

Khabib fan , but respect to this man.

[@effieanyactionsportscast3272]

"I don't like to speak about other people,especially when they're not around." Very valuable lesson to learn as a young person

[@itslesternn95]

Goodluck for both of them. May the best win 🙏

[@faith3812]

Honestly Im a fan of khabib but Dustin is just a cool down to earth guy now im supporting both guys

[@haseefkalam5117]

I have been a khabib fan throughout, but i have so much respect for Poirier man. Hoping for a good fight!Good luck to both champs!

[@catiety02]

Dustin is such a stand up guy we will be cheering him on Saturday good luck Dustin

[@anasshahid224]

Dustin Poirier is the man, so humble, respectful, class act 💎🫡

[@stewartsivarajah2352]

Both of these fighters are honourable men, good luck to them 👊

[@frzanwar2774]

Big Khabib fan here and would see him win but truly won't be sad if he loses to Dustin. Pure gentleman and humble guy. Respect!!

[@McCalifornia]

Dustin is Great Guy just like KHABIB with his charity and being great Role model But the Difference is ROCKY is KHABIB too in this movie because of his crazy old school work ethic and how humble he is like Rocky👊

[@nicolasrolke3538]

I think Dustin Poirier will shock the world and win this fight.

[@coreyisaac5334]

Me too

[@thenatural6720]

I doubt it. He will get taken down straight away and get dominated by superior grappling

[@sebsoulsgamer]

I just have a feeling that Dustin wins this fight 😱

[@reddxt7539]

no

[@wesleytait7982]

I'm putting a tenner on him. Upsets are real

[@johnnycmajor]

If he wins I hope he fixes his ear.

[@Zghost276]

Nooo But then Tony vs Khabib won’t be as good

[@jlang7705]

Sebastian Lovell - Dustin will win- 1st round Khabib will get his legs kicked, and get cut - then we will see him panic - Dustin via TKO round 3-

[@renfam8183]

Nice story, I didn't know Dustin is such a good guy

[@samirmusse6971]

Iam khabib fan but poirier is a Hamble and cool man I wish him and khabiib all the best for ✌️

[@Thedrivebye]

Love both men been a dustin fan ever since the first alvarez fight where he stood up for eddie. A real diamond good luck to both men

[@Sulposition]

I’m so glad he mentioned Tony, made me like him even more!

[@theclawyaww3740]

So nice I hope he wins even though Khabib v Ferguson is my most anticipated fight ever.

[@actaccordingly100]

This dude is a good human being. Amen.

[@aminomuse1560]

Khabib: the type of guy to smesh his opponent while talking with Dana about next fight. Nurmagomedov

[@pops1601]

Both khabib n Dustin p are real gentleman They both have respectability and refinement

[@luciddreamer4672]

Respect,great role model and genuine nice guy! Good luck in fight!😎👏

[@isaias7506]

Wow I don’t know who to support. Dustin sounds like a very respectful person with good skills too.

[@Mrpoppy4k]

Very Humble

[@winstonsmith9806]

Thats how to behave like gentlemen! May the best win!😎

[@Awaludian]

Dustin seems like a really nice guy! Big respect for him, I'm with khabib but wish him luck! The best will win

[@jamesrosales89]

I really like Dustin a lot, he’s a beautiful human, great example

[@antonzykaj4537]

God always blesses the ones who give and has a plan for everyone who follows him. Nice interview

[@vanlal7330]

It reminds me of Forrest Griffin the hard working man and porrier is the same alots of love to both of them...what a real down to earth guy he is,and a perfect gentleman

[@oppanheimer]

I hope this guy wins as he's such a nice guy.

[@rehmankhalid4037]

I have a lot of respect for Dustin. I hope we as fan get to see a great fight. let's go brother Khabib

[@artembless7914]

Dustin via flying knee ko in 5 seconds

[@imran286]

This guy talks like a true champion. Whether he wins or not, he will always be a champion.

[@giacdeg]

This is a true champ, win, lose or draw. Hats off to Mr. Poirier.

[@joelmiller7180]

I’ll be rooting for Dustin, he’s seems like a really good bloke, hope he gets the win

[@BlackSwanGamingTGK]

Im Khabibs fan but this dude is super nice and super cool . Much respect ✊

[@Daveyvj36]

Win or lose, this guy has my respect

[@qave]

Great spectacle this weekend. Two respectable warriors

[@dontaylucero6521]

Gotta love the dude

[@AliA-ex7st]

good luck to both. I respect both and would be happy if either one won.

[@jeanbetancourt8932]

Dustin is so respectful towards his wife, I love that!

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

Big respect to both fighters, it's gonna be a fun afternoon come fight day in the U.S. It's going to be Dustins toughest challenge no doubt but it's mma so anything can happen and I wouldn't be too surprised if he pulls off the impossible.

[@dsurao7693]

man what a respectable guy he is.. how i hate to see him lose to khabib..

[@abdihafidahmed303]

Very humble fighter 🎈🙏

Just RESPECT! Nothing else !