UFC 211: Dustin Poirier On Why He Recently Moved Back Home to Louisiana - MMA Fighting

At UFC 211 media day, Dustin Poirier discusses why he wanted the fight with Eddie Alvarez, if he had an issue with being on the prelims, the charity he's raising money for on this card, and much more.
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[@junychun]

how can you not like this guy

[@kbb_bbk]

I'm a Conor fanboy, through and through, but how can you not like Dustin.

[@handlas1]

Poirer always looks like he wants to punch Ariel. Can't blame him with some of the questions.

[@MrPbtrre]

haha he just doesn't want to be there, so obvious

[@kendrickgray9302]

Being a Louisiana Native I'm so proud of him

[@doggy8687]

even more now

[@billdenny3793]

Hell yeah

[@JM-nt5ex]

Vive la Louisiane, not just a Louisiana native but a proud Cajun

[@calebcowan255]

Shoutout from Natchitoches Louisiana. Represent us on Saturday bro!

[@joshuapiatkiewicz7523]

can't belive there's a bunch of people talking about Connor in the comments this guy has a family that he provides for, always brought it in the cage, humble beginnings, respectful martial artist, giving back to his community, a fighters fighter. you should be ashamed of yourself to get on here talking about McGregor, get a life.

[@williammiller496]

Joshua Piatkiewicz lmao you seem a little mad!! you do understand this is the internet right?

[@joshuapiatkiewicz7523]

just a little I don't get people

[@ConspiracyGamer]

Great fighter this guy always puts on a show win or lose!

[@wk7805]

dont bring that dog outta me-dustin Alvarez

[@lawrencski3316]

Dustin Poirier With Hair hahahahah 😂😂

[@Copemaxx]

He will never be a champion because he shakes and already gets nervous just off regular reporter questions, no wonder its so easy to destabilize him with trolling words

[@Nawlzilla]

Watch the documentary fightville about Dustin Poirier gave me a ton of respect for the guy

[@FBuilding]

The charity stuff is pretty nice of him. Good guy.

[@ohpickleee2266]

Always respected Dustin!

[@chopperangers6613]

Hey Ariel, Dana did say how much he wanted to go home after UFC 208 but he also mentioned how good of a fight Miller vs poirier was.

[@joshuapiatkiewicz7523]

always liked this guy

[@NC-ck5oj]

Great fight for dustin. If he wins he's right in the mix. A win here and he becomes one of the main fighters on the roster. He has a good chance too

[@JohnGotti__]

Dustn good dude! Good luck to him

[@CajunA79]

That's a wonderful thing him donating money to families in need.

[@Guy-cs8yj]

Dustin seems legit. I like him.

[@andretavares6827]

great fighter go Dustin your hand will be raised

[@ty_muaythai1636]

I'm jealous of the ATT coaches who get to sit cage side on all these great fights Saturday 😯

[@IvanHernandez-ce2tf]

Honest guy!!! He lost a couple of fights but I really hope he finds his fire next Saturday!

[@jakewilder299]

Iván Hernández the fight is tomorrow

[@andymontanez56]

poirier is a stud

[@terra2805]

Both Eddie and Dustin are considered to be good, top level fighters so it really does demonstrate just how good McGregor is the way he beat both of them. I like Eddie and Dustin but I like Dustin just that little bit more. Should be a great fight!

[@lordofthebeltsthereturnoft1127]

His nose looks like it is bent a little to the left side of his face (it doesn't look straight). And I remember when Conor KO'd him that Dustin's face was literally on the canvas and Conor hit him hard on the left side of his head which made his head go to the right (but because your nose pokes out it looks like it got caught on the canvas and maybe broke his nose). That's why it still isn't straight now and bends to the left, So when Conor said he would plaster his nose to the other side of his face he really meant it.

[@khanali007g]

vanilla ice of mma

[@yahyaoa8694]

guy is nice

[@beesnees3758]

Good luck Dustin...Think he ko's Eddie stood up. top guy!!

[@lewisnostredame5605]

"His toes will cold, and I will celebrate" - Eddie Alvarez.

[@adamcoyne230]

i think dustin has better boxing and if he can keep his distance and defend the takedown,he will get the win.

[@Krispy416]

Are you sure it's FX? and not FS(Fox Sports)

[@TheEvdoggy]

If he has learned not to admire himself after every shot he throws he has a good chance to beat Alvarez.

[@dwayne-161]

alright okay.

[@johnbryan3386]

Poirier was going well until Johnson done whupped his ass! Good win over Joe Duffy! I think he'll continue the heartache for Eddie!

[@muez1156]

This is why no one respects Ariel. At 3:20 he tries to bait Dustin to say something bad about Dana White. Thats why hes not respected as a journalist. From Dana "....We come into a place, you are gonna have, you know at least a few good fights that are gonna get you up outta your seat. We didnt have any of those....well, I shouldnt say that. The Porier Miller fight was awesome. And obviously the fight of the night. Um, those guys gave it everything they had and and and...props to them. They put on a great performance tonight." But of course Ariel conveniently didnt mention that. Love how Porier basically called him out on it saying you are full of it by letting Ariel know Dana called him and told him great fight. Love how Ariel squirmed at being caught and tried to play it off.

[@avfcsouthpaw]

dustin's got a screw ever so slightly loose imo

[@lewisnostredame5605]

"When he wakes up with his nose plastered on the other side of his face, he's gonna know is not all TALK!" - Eddie Alvarez.

[@06rtm]

He moved back home on the advice of Conor. Look out Eddie, Dustin's learning.

[@mrs.interpret]

He's sooooo fineeeee

[@Charlietrucks]

Sabrina Gates for tho

[@mrs.interpret]

Giraffe Juice awwww thanks!

[@thebusinesschannel3270]

Sabrina Gates you so muslimmmmm

[@drogba1464]

The Business Channel lol it is her hair losers.

[@YoutubSUCKZ]

cletus' brother

[@sjs4672]

he took Conor's advice. Went back to his hometown.

[@combatsportsontour6503]

dustin vs tony if he wins thoughts?

[@christianvazquez103]

James Smith tough one but tony will be the favorite but still tough fight

[@chriscrux4556]

James Smith Tony could sit back and wait for Conor at this point, what would be the point? I'd rather see that fight *after* Tony vs Conor.

[@christianvazquez103]

James Smith who u got for tony vs Connor?

[@johnbryan3386]

Conor all day long man! Michael Johnson lit Tony up with his boxing and Conor is levels above Johnsons boxing imo!

[@christianvazquez103]

James Smith true but I can't see that fight going 5 rounds idk will see what happen and wanted to see khabib ngagddeksbhuhsdhdisjbibu vs Connor lol but it won't happen

[@YAGO323]

I get hit, I do the chicken dance.

[@imjessegarrron]

Sucks seeing such a young fighter with so many miles on him. Too much faith in the chin = short career conor included.

[@shallbeknown]

the second harvest

[@MMAFanX]

Connor groupies are painful

[@beesnees3758]

This guy can't be american he has no bravado. I hope he wins a belt one day.

[@alexcacares6547]

Taking Conors advice finally. Finally having a belief in his surroundings. Good job peahead. Kiss the ring.

[@solinvictus2543]

Twitter iynuk ☯

[@Moonalways839]

two of his victims are gonna fight to get back up there to get destroyed again

[@stepasidejesus286]

Dustin " Connors victim " poirier

[@DividedWeAllFall]

said no one

[@whales]

Pea Head is a good dude. I hope he butchers Stick in the Mud Alvarez

[@momo858musica]

The little pea head moved because he was being bullied

[@iimarrrzlaw64gl73]

Peehead

[@closinginonclosure]

Dustin "Pea Head" Poirier

[@Swaze742]

closinginonclosure keyboard warrior

[@closinginonclosure]

Abraham Aguiniga Hardly. It's a joke pal. That's what McGregor used to always call him. You should probably do some research on what a keyboard warrior actually is. Because the comment I made is definitely far from keyboard warrior status. Nice try though buddy

[@jonathanroche732]

closinginonclosure shut up dork

[@closinginonclosure]

Jonathan Roche HAHA

[@stevenmonash6284]

If Dustin loses this fight he should walk away from the game. He seems too nice.. and (handsome.. no I am no gay)... and frankly he now has a daughter to consider. He is a top fighter.. has a proud record but is struggling to get the belt...and the division is really top heavy with killers..So, apart from the odd pay check.. which of course pays the bills .. I am sure he could look for other opportunities for work. He still seems coherent.. and eager... though that is the best time to make a rational decision not latter when you are on a three or four fight losing streak. Or maybe that is what he is waiting for... he does to his credit seem to lose then bounce back and have a winning streak... M'm...and I suppose in this business as that unlikable person Dana White states) if you have any doubts about fighting err on the side of retirement.

[@lukeismasheddemilovatorock8462]

Michael Johnson Slept this bum in 1 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrcas4054]

NO LOVE you've been kod cold by an amateur boi sit down

[@williammiller496]

Floyd Is black he was an amateur when he lost!! but he did make the best in his division look like a fooking fool

[@hhzshaun947]

He number 1 now

[@dennissiver9343]

Peahead

[@avfcsouthpaw]

steroid head

[@dennissiver9343]

Midget German steroid head*

[@avfcsouthpaw]

thats it

[@FightingMaster911]

So you beat Mark Hunt and now you're the big deal?

[@christaylor5659]

everything ariel says is negative. EVERYTHING

[@jordanhoyt8361]

Chris Taylor yet here you are on his interview being negative

[@christaylor5659]

Jordan Hoyt no I'm not. lol i am friends with Dustin. and if i am come stop me punk

[@williammiller496]

Chris Taylor hahah you're friends with him? but talking about fighting people on youtube, stop!!!

[@christaylor5659]

william miller for sure. got fights on here. look them up! 😉😊

[@williammiller496]

lmao but i believe you!! because me and conor have been best friends sense we were toddler's