Dustin Poirier: Nate Diaz Selling 'Wolf Tickets' | The MMA Hour | MMA Fighting

Dustin Poirier breaks down his win at UFC 264, if he would fight Conor McGregor for a fourth time, and Nate Diaz’s “wolf tickets" on Monday's episode of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani.
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[@mr.Swartz]

Dustin been training for the past 4 years with his daughter and wife by his side. It’s a beautiful picture he’s painted with his fist

[@berternie6181]

Fisting?

[@riseofazrael]

@@berternie6181 Don't kink shame

[@marcoduvall4404]

@Matthew Rendenm cringe*

[@marcosleon215]

He uses his wife as a prop-Colby Covington

[@cyberblade9999]

@Matthew Rendenm crin

[@realkgtwan]

Shoutout to helwani for asking Dustin what vanquish was . Helping him with that sponsorship money

[@Sam-ng3of]

Think he was just curious?

[@chleepy]

@@Sam-ng3of helwani is a smart cat, people think hes an instigator but all hes doing is cutting promos for fighters. This is just another example

[@realkgtwan]

You could tell helwani already knew it was a sponsor of his , just making sure Dustin plugged it now they might throw some extra money dustins way for the promo, fighter pay is definitely an issue and Ariel knows this . Good on him

[@alexstachura11]

@@realkgtwan yeah they might throw him some extra money bc Ariel took 2 sec to bring it up. Somebody doesn't know how business works

[@Doc_Holiday530]

@@alexstachura11 that’s a lot of free publicity

[@joshbehrendt7363]

Ariel is the best in the business when it comes to the ufc , his interviews are the best part of my day

[@UFCMusic]

I think he is the worst interviewer.

[@joshbehrendt7363]

@@UFCMusic yet you’re on his page lol go watch someone else if you think that

[@ProofintheDoof]

@@UFCMusic He gets a lot out of the fighters which is different than most interviewers. The fighters know his game, which is appreciated by them for the most part, and almost all of them come back to him over and over.

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

@@ProofintheDoof well said

[@alexcontreras2797]

@@UFCMusic is good bro

[@simeonov0965]

10:13 For the Nate Diaz talk.

[@seanfrank32]

Champion 👊

[@dawnkeener9836]

Ty

[@luc_dogg]

🙏

[@Charlieandersali]

Legend

[@gibetax8477]

Thank you kind sir

[@frankzappa951]

I love Ariel and absolutely love Dustin “The Diamond Warrior” Poirier!

[@glennmahoney225]

I was typing in your exact words lol

[@robertbeaver3082]

Dustin always gives the most candid,real interviews and the UFC should definitely put Olivera vs. Poirier in December! Let's go UFC!!

[@kevinmullin4039]

Hands down best mma show, glad to have you back Ariel

[@comehonourface4115]

Nobody likes a brown noser mate. Calm down

[@kevinmullin4039]

@@comehonourface4115 ratio

[@brickflair8926]

I can’t believe he didn’t ask about Jake Paul sending him the sleepy mcgregor chain I wanted to hear poirier mention it lol

[@SonOftheBattleCry]

He already done talked about it before

[@itzAndy03]

What is there to say he said he got it and he's selling it. End of story

[@darkgreenkid296]

He shows it on teddy atlas podcast.

[@thegoatstore7814]

What a champ Dustin has become!!! Hes the real deal!

[@Ozzyozzysheesh]

Charles is the champ *

[@alexanderlee1566]

@Omar Castillo He wasn’t speaking literally lol.

[@pandapumper]

Agree with ya mate. Dustin seems to get better with every fight. And I just like the guy

[@notundermywatch3163]

A beautiful evolution

[@jamespratt7627]

🧢

[@dkmma3312]

Wanna see this dude become champ already

[@316pelon]

Charles time

[@jasonkimball3464]

Truth

[@nnamdiasomougha3587]

De bronx

[@UnTangledUrn]

He's been a champ for years. Gold don't make you nothin.

[@316pelon]

@@UnTangledUrn if you think the way then el cucuy was the champ for long time

[@jacobvega2133]

Dustin is the man! Love that he’s the first guest.

[@Drew791]

5:53 I’m a huge Conor McGregor fan. A fan of his drive and I always think about the humble young man who sat in the plumber’s truck in the rain and decided he wanted to be a fighter and a champion and rich (he’s been obsessed with money from the beginning). But in the moments after the leg break... I saw a man who had all the money he’d ever need for he and his family desperately sloshing in the deep end swearing he didn’t need a life preserver when he absolutely did. It makes me want to burst out ugly crying.

[@ricardoignacio916]

Why cry?

[@SlickRick6669]

The king is back! Best MMA journalist out there!

[@edwardelric5491]

Poirier all time great fighter at 155

[@dano1307]

100%

[@Zizoujr11]

If Poirier beat Gaethje and Oliviera he’s top 3 all time at 155

[@kf1809]

Better resume than khabib

[@minhgiangtuan96]

@@Zizoujr11 Oliviera will be tough but who know, Dustin go through a lot.

[@hugonongbri8100]

@@kf1809 I'd say the best LW resume of all time

[@joelfr023]

Salut Ariel! J’écoutais pu les nouvelles depuis plusieurs années ( juste interview par UFC ), parce que j’ai été habitué dans ton format MMA HOUR. Maintenant de retour, je m’assoie et j’ENJOY à nouveau. Namaste Canadian Bro 🙏🏼

[@marcoduvall4404]

Thank you Ariel for addressing fighter pay.. we know you do it out of love. Thank you again and keep going. You're a real journalist. You have my stamp

[@aquarius1968]

Dustin v Diaz makes sense. These fighters get paid to fight so when they get an opportunity for a big pay day for an easy fight, they’ll be stupid not to take it. Unless they offer more money for the title fight against Oliviera, Dustin v Diaz is the way to go. Let Oliviera enjoy his time with the belt because it’s only a matter of time before Dustin takes what is rightfully his.

[@joshreid1006]

Charles has nobody to fight except beneil, it’s a little unfair

[@gibetax8477]

If Dustin fights nate he will never be the champ

[@tommyjjjr1]

Wow I was amazed at how humble and down to earth Dustin is and Ariel well he’s just the best isn’t he!! I’m a fanboy of both!!!!

[@heatlifer6452]

Dustin vs Charles should definitely be next but Dustin vs Nate at some point would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nayrbt]

Great to see you back doing what a MMA fight journalist is meant to do. Dig deep and ask the hard Nd uncomfortable questions

[@afizabdulrahman4861]

Book Dustin vs Oliveira for the 155 belt. If Dustin wins, he should move up and fight Nate at 170. And after that Kamaru vs Dustin for the 170 strap. Champion vs Champion.

[@aleccoinneachdreyer4216]

that would hold te division back far too much

[@gibetax8477]

And then dustin will fight izzy for the middle weight belt champ champ vs champ right? Idiot

[@tommyjjjr1]

Omg I’ve just read like thirty or forty comments and not even one had a thing even close to bad to say about either!! Shocked and love the love!!

[@JamesG12]

I respect Ariel for his work. Didn't like him ditching MMA Fighting for what he thought was bigger and better things but glad he's back doing this show.

[@LSMG2004]

Ariel wanted to get the first story on his show to be the most exciting fighter of the summer, but since Nate Diaz wasn't available, he got Dustin on the phone.

[@seanfrank32]

100%

[@MyThoughtsBelow]

Is that a joke? This man beat the biggest UFC fighter of all time twice and you think Nate Diaz is bigger rn?!

[@seanfrank32]

@@MyThoughtsBelow Yes

[@uguess94]

This show is possibly the most important thing for MMA & combat sports culture. I remember i was delivering food a couple years ago & every monday my shift would fly bye listening to ariel give quality long form interviews. ITs what he was made for, not being an analyst with DC. No offense to Ariel obviously but hes a much much better journalist asking interview questions

[@karnhall]

I lone this format got Ariel. Quality MMA content. ✌🏼

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

Man what a journey since seeing Dustin on Fightville a decade ago. Might go back and watch it.

[@robertbeaver3082]

Dustin fights Olivera 1st.,Diaz 2nd,and McGregor last once he heals

[@tommyjjjr1]

And then retires a wealthy man!

[@pandapumper]

Hahaha. Aerial is probing so much. I think Dustin fights Charles at the end of the year. How can u not love both of those guys.

[@forevermarked5826]

Dustin is the Man!! What an absolute warrior and great human being! Hes such a cool dude. One dude I'd love to hang out with and id hate to have to fight!

[@jimmyestrella1059]

THE NOSE IS BACK!! LOVE YOU ARIEL! Well done SBN! Helwani=GOAT

[@zache3818]

For real I didn’t know much about Dustin before his khabib fight but over the past couple years I really like him. Seems like a legit humble guy who puts family first. I’m impressed

[@LeonardTaylor700]

“Your opinion is the show! “ Classic 💯💯💯

[@gonzalorty]

Such a big fan of Dustin ! He's shown his worth !!

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Dustin, you deserve it, go get that belt! You've earned it bro. And this is coming from a long time McGregor fan. Anyone should be proud of what you've achieved. Congrats Ariel for getting your own voice back. 👍

[@Jay-rv6gh]

@RTS - how does that make him a “sheep” lmao foh

[@danielvillagra7292]

You're back! So happy. You've been missed. No one does it better

[@unclemad4367]

Ariel and MMA Hour is back!

[@RoughCutKennels]

so glad you are back Ariel

[@PITDAWGHYDROs]

Im just a little nobody . But im glad your show is back. Real talk.

[@mrbunnylovespancake1]

Dustins a real guy. Much love

[@justincunningham776]

So glad this show is back!!

[@user-nk3re4dj5h]

Dustin knows who he's fighting already he's just been in the game long enough to know not to spill the beans for anyone. Or he's possibly already in negotiations between two fighters and doesn't want to give the UFC any leverage when they watch this video. He's smart and knows what he's doing. And so does Ariel with these headlines that create a lore for the fight.

[@UnTangledUrn]

Nate vs porier is a goldmine for him

[@troyallenart817]

Great Interview!!👊😎✌️

[@Marcel-tc6fr]

Just start watching it and absolutely love it ,that the future lightweight champ El Diamanté

[@AMediumSizedKodiak]

I love Dustin but imagine thinking a Diaz bro isn't willing to step into the ring with you lol

[@Praisestothemosthigh369]

I think they will fight bro by next year

[@DrippingInStyle]

Nate and Dustin relationship for lack of a better word is hilarious. You know the respect is there but they always have these back and forth lol. I think they just like to mess with one another haha

[@IOYB]

Ariel’s usually on point, but not ONE mention of Colby’s callout?! You can almost hear DC: “COME ON, ARIEL”

[@robertjacobsen3742]

I hope he fights Oliveira next. Tough match up and both guys are awesome. Both have been down and risen from defeat. I am a fan of both but will definitely be pulling for Dustin!

[@0414rohan]

Nate vs Jorge 2 for BMF; If nate wins and Dustin wins the lightweight title if they fight in december then Nate vs Dustin for the BMF title doesn’t sound to bad; after that if DP wins i can see him fight Kamaru/Colby winner. Imagine if DP takes all the Titles (LW, BMF, WW) would be a legendary story and fight career

[@ettorebugatti9354]

Nah, that's easy fight for Jorge. Jorge must fight someone legit to show is he a top fighter who can actually beat top contenders. Burns, Leon, Luque or Wonderboy rematch are the right fight for that and i think they all called him out anyway.

[@bieberbazzejunge]

he's way to whiny for that many

[@dmitridiamante4966]

Ariel is the best interviewer in MMA

[@brickgoon]

THE WHOLE DAMN SHOW. ARIEL...VAN...DAM!

[@nigel4442]

Welcome back Ariel!💪🏽👊🏽

[@heybaeuwb8888]

I never have watched this show but its cool to see his set up and doing what he enjoys! and love that fedor pic!

[@akifbellikunhi2618]

Love Dustin. Hope he becomes the undisputed champion

[@user-jp4ge2ns2q]

Dustin's such a nice guy

[@dustinamaral5108]

"Nathaniel" thats 2 funny!!

[@stonecold316339]

Ariel low key mad af that Poirier whooped McGregor again 😆

[@pandapumper]

I don’t think so in my opinion. I just think aerial is thankful to Conor for always granting him interviews. If u like or dislike Conor that ain’t no thing, there’s no denying more people watch his interview. That’s all. I think aerial is appreciative towards fighters for their time and he isn’t scared to ask questions 😊

[@ettorebugatti9354]

You literally think that based on nothing.

[@ofon2000]

@Burgers I think Ariel and conor like each other a lot and seem loyal to one another

[@MyThoughtsBelow]

@@ofon2000 ariel is just a genius networker and picks up on talent in the industry. He made friends with Conor, Jorge, Cormier, Diaz and Adesanya at the perfect time.

[@katzenjammer505]

The best thing with Ariel is he gets all the stars to agree to interviews.

[@humility-righteous-giving]

i think fighters are attracted to him in part due to his bad blood with dana, taking a halwani interview is their way of sticking it to the man

[@chiguy3514]

He shouldn’t fight Diaz yes Diaz may be a big pay day because he’s a “big” name but if Dustin wins the belt then Dustin becomes the big name and every fight he fights is a big pay day, instead of chasing big names Dustin needs to become one

[@Smorgasvord]

Thats way easier said than done, and Dustin doesn't really have the personality or star power to become a household name who everyone wants to watch to matter what. The best he could hope for is to latch on to big names like McGregor and Diaz.

[@ZainAhmed-iz8oe]

@@Smorgasvord dustin has already become a household name bro. He's probably top 5 biggest stars in the ufc rn or at least close

[@Smorgasvord]

@@ZainAhmed-iz8oe It only seems that way because you're already an MMA fan. Ask 100 random ppl walking down the street if they know who Dustin Poirier is and a good majority of them won't even know who you're talking about, whereas everyone knows McGregor and Diaz.

[@chiguy3514]

@@Smorgasvord I think Dustin is knocking on the door of that top tier ufc superstardom especially after his last fight against Conor, he may not have that bad boy image like Conor Diaz and Masvidal but I think he gets into that tier from pure skill and talent like how khabib and GSP became popular that’s why I say he needs to become a champ

[@evqnheaney9589]

@@Smorgasvord real fans know dustin is a superstar.. one of the UFC's greatest fighters ever!

[@oscarmoreno518]

We want the Nathan fight ‼️

[@ice_look2926]

I'm good now. You're back. We missed you.

[@centralintelligenceassassi1966]

Honestly I didn't care about the other interviews Poirier is on fire

[@saifullahkhalid286]

10:13 Nathan Diaz talk

[@DYLTHEVYL]

The 💎 is a BAD MAN!

[@dave1927p]

ariel keeps talking about feelings. This show should be called Ariel's Tears

[@iamlightfoot]

Dustin's the Sheit and Ariel's back Online! ✌✌✌

[@obitofinn666]

dustin the man

[@chicl31]

The face of mma journalism

[@joondagoon6774]

Dustin pulled out and he knows it Diaz will steal that lil hype show he’s got don’t kid urself even Ariel knows what’s up

[@nickelmanful]

Lol Dustin is going abuse that pothead worse than Masvidal and Leon, Nate gets kept around so dumb people can throw away their money thinking he'll beat actual fighters

[@joondagoon6774]

@@nickelmanful lol think again. Dustin is a brawler and Nate will outpace him land on him n then get the sub. Put ur money where ur mouth is boa

[@marcosleon215]

That’s why he didn’t want to say and why Ariel didn’t answer him when he said you know the story

[@abdirahmanidris290]

@@joondagoon6774 dustin is a controlled brawler. He picks his shots and brawls when the opponent is hurt. It would be like masvidal beating diaz

[@joondagoon6774]

@@abdirahmanidris290 not even close Dustin doesn’t hit as hard as masvidal. N that fight was not over n masvidal was tiring. Dustin chin also isn’t the best Nate can hurt him n pin him against the cage like Eddie did

[@dmitridiamante4966]

Dustin 100% in his prime right now not just physical but mental as well. He WILL WIN the strap. Has been great watching his evolution.

[@theleid]

Lovin it

[@joeciocco457]

For anybody who can't make through this the man said he's a provider and a family man he wants the Diaz fight

[@nadavivgi]

So happy to see Ariel back in his OG studio! ESPN MMA sucks trying to push basketball analysts to cover MMA.

[@cellodabest]

Lol I’m glad they went into the story because I actually didn’t know

[@davidjones7503]

Dustin is the people's Champ. Humble.

[@zychowka]

Classy guy👍🏻

[@mattrousseau6630]

Run it !!

[@onYaFace2023]

I see dustin dropping n making Nate bleed all during the whole fight but never would KO him 😂

[@manuelzapata8545]

Does anyone actually think Nate could beat Dustin?

[@ofon2000]

I didn't think Leon could get wobbled by him even in a 5 rounder. We'll see

[@manuelzapata8545]

@BONNEE MCGEE lol

[@JPalhamdulillah]

El diamente

[@verlith30]

What chair is Ariel using? Anyone know? Looks really comfortable

[@ricardbuch4035]

Put Dustin on full screen

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Get that belt champ,it's long overdue.

[@bypassmobilehelp9571]

Him and Da Baby both bamf father's that absolutely love their daughters

[@ryandunn5362]

It's good to have Helwani back. I need to buy some of Dustin's hot sauce!

[@DB-ds4ke]

All of these fighters get some money or a belt and they become very different and fight much less, except for USMAN & Izzy .

[@HM-wf9bv]

Aw dayum leg was ‘dangling’ 🤕

[@tristhekid]

It’s messed up how the fighters have to hear through the media about possible dates for fights

[@josephval4083]

Glad to see this show back but sad to lose ariel and the bad guy

[@aadilsann6066]

Diamond vs Do Bronx

[@MrChristianbowman82]

Better get that title as fast as possible these fighters seem to age over night, if Dustin keeps fighting his time will come for him like it does all these fighters!

[@scotth4747]

Gonna talk about Bigger CHECKS!

[@lolade_akinola]

Dustin should face olivera and then face diaz. Only problem is Ufc might not let him hold up division and if he loses against olivera, diaz wouldn't fight him.

[@campfireacoustics]

Dustin is so sick of UFC media and the noise! He just wants to fight 🤣

[@EnlightenedTurtle]

Top man dustin yano.

[@pedwid12]

Ariel feels soooo superior with his Nathan shtick

[@kevinschumm4220]

Dustin handles himself the way a man should.

[@Bbbbbdgdhdhewwje]

Dustins interviews are painfully boring but his fights are class

[@beaverhunter3290]

4:30 ariel literally asks the same question twice ?

[@Kha89478]

the check is in the mail loool