Dustin Poirier Talks BMF Title, Legacy & More | FULL INTERVIEW w/ Jon Anik

Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier sat down with Jon Anik ahead of his UFC 291 main event rematch with Justin Gaethje on Saturday for the coveted BMF belt.
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[@callenMMA]

Aniks respect for the fighters is unmatched

[@StayPrimal]

He's like the brother of Ariel Helwani that Dana doesn't want to kill yet.

[@callenMMA]

@@StayPrimal nah Ariel is all for show

[@rima7286]

respect, care, he’s even announced wins with love. its so fucking cool. love JA.

[@erikhanger1778]

He would kick Ariel's ass

[@eggm0ney]

“Both these fighters are dealing with custody battles” 🤣

[@A.K.625]

Love jon anik interviews! We wants more of this.

[@eljay2224]

Jon anik for ufc president

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Dustin pea head poirier will lose

[@HottestofDawgs]

okay Golem

[@TheOffur]

👍👍👍

[@peterk2735]

The man is a walking MMA encyclopaedia. I love that about him, he’s so well versed in the sport, unlike a lot of MMA “journalists”

[@paulcharpentier5613]

What I love about Dustin is his attitude. He always is getting better, never cocky, comes ready for war everytime. Mad respect for both these legends

[@LouisContentSA]

Absolutely True Story! Well said!

[@zackerykrummel1229]

Never cocky??? Lmaooo are you blind

[@violentminded2908]

the fact that jon anik lays no traps for some "clickbaiting titles" and gives dustin respect and privacy without forcing him to answer is just great to see. i mean who says "no comment is ok too" that is soo damn refreshing to hear. this is what it really looks like when someone who cares about fighters, interviews a fighter. no baiting, no phony "journalism" tricks. it also helps that jon anik is the best hands down.

[@yasararafatha3139]

Charles is more winnable fight than khabib

[@lolly_bread]

Yep. Said another way, Jon is nothing like Ariel :D

[@sukhdevr3489]

​@@yasararafatha3139Obviously

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

Dustin like a modern day Robbie Lawler. Hates media, a lovable genuine guy but can be stone cold when he needs to be. And fights like a savage

[@JakeTheSnake9153]

at least Gaethje makes an effort with the media...Robbie's personality is next level boring. Not trying to bash on him I love his fighting style but having a conversation with Lawler is like watching paint dry.

[@Frankland.]

Fully agree

[@just2slick]

fax

[@joebidensdiaper8526]

Dude quit in both his title fights. How’s that BMF?

[@JustinMacMMA]

​@@joebidensdiaper8526troll

[@zach5751]

They need to start having anik continue to keep doing these fighter interviews. My opinion is he really is the best at it and asks great questions.

[@shifty277]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!

[@jawadkazmi5327]

Two of my favourite fighters. Honest, respectful, tough. No fake pathetic trash talk.

[@ramonbriones4487]

I didn't know Jon was a fighter. Wow!

[@foxxxx-]

@@ramonbriones4487you should see jons amateur fights he's boxing was extremely goof

[@jawadkazmi5327]

@@ramonbriones4487 hehe i meant Justin and Dustin, as in the main event 🙂

[@slymcfly123]

Both of which can't get a title shot because they aren't cut out for it.

[@24sowl11]

exactly. man id never thought the same dustin that lost to the first conor fighter where he was so angry for conor provoking him is this guy now. dustin is apure example of a true martial artist and someone with character learns from his mistakes. Im just so fucking impressed

[@nickotten1358]

Best commentator, best fighter, best interview. Can’t go wrong with this one. The diamond gets it done in 3!! 💎💎💎

[@frankdatankcx5027]

Justin by sneaky ko rd2

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Dustin pea head poirier will lose

[@nickotten1358]

@bigvsouthphilly2156 😂😂 he beat your boy twice… Dustin and Justin are both bmfs. I’ll be happy for either. Just pulling for the diamond a little more

[@grdamic]

@@bigvsouthphilly2156you already lost at life

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Guarenteed Winner everytime these two meet in the cage is the MMA FAN!! Thats for Certain!

[@SoulAlmighty1660]

dustin porier and pep guardiola kicking it together!

[@sadaamhassan8246]

I don’t get pro iam football and mama fan

[@SoulAlmighty1660]

@@sadaamhassan8246 Jon anik looks like pep guardiola the football coach of Manchester city

[@22rabee]

Was looking for this comment😄

[@notdoxxable6333]

Def used to think the BMF was a gimmick but adding these two to the legacy makes this a legit legacy for BMFs

[@RS-hz9pg]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RS-hz9pg]

Dustin porier 2time titleshot and 1 time interm. Justin geathje 2time titleshot and 1 time interm. Ufc felt sad for them so they give them a belt 🤣🤣

[@RS-hz9pg]

And after this fight again 1 more titleshot for 😂😂😂 3 title shot loses 1 interm 1 bmf

[@notdoxxable6333]

Just say you like Islam and move on lol

[@RS-hz9pg]

@@notdoxxable6333 only who deserve BMF belt is JON BONES JONES but ufc knows he is not a BUM he already got the real one

[@unbecoming2007]

Hate to see either guy lose. They are so frkn close on skillsets, great reps of the sport in and out of the cage, and ALWAYS earn their money and respect giving max effort. Top shelf work as always JA.

[@levituaupiki]

Agreed. I’ve decided to go for Justin, only to set up a trilogy somewhere down the line

[@snipe-won]

Now that’s how you do an interview.. flowed like water, seamless! Why is Anik so good at talking lol

[@mjn92]

Anik is unmatched. Wouldnt be mad if he took over Dana as president if he retires.

[@strictlybangers]

Anik = safe pair of hands. Poirier = living legend. Unmissable interview. Great job as always Jon Anik.

[@99PTR99]

Yes Jon Anik, great interview, very natural feel to the chat and some great questions. Thank you.

[@colteagles6031]

17:37 tells me everything I need to know about Dustin. Such a good dude.

[@user-xl5ky1gp3q]

Has anik always done these interviews? The guy is so good at his job and loves the sport

[@jaredwilson5198]

Dustin is a great human, we need more people like him

[@Amajor10]

The way he says Aaron hill and almost breaks shows what he truly is as a man. 17:40

[@Masterbaiterfishing215]

Fucking hell John Anik really knows how to give an interview. Wish he would do more.

[@stephenstuckey]

Poirier man. No one like him. Been at THEEE TOP of the LW division for yeeeaarrs. Always in good ass fights, always a savage. Always brings it. His track record speaks for itself. Feel like I've grown up with him I've been watching him for so long. From WEC to UFC. Will always in my top 5, maybe even 3 favorite fighters of all time. Str8up. 💎🔥💨

[@JW-28]

Hes a gangster for sure. Gaethje is a gd DAWG too. I cant wait for the fight. They will both leave it all in the octagon.

[@jasondelarosa5457]

He just can't beat Khabib but who can anyways.

[@stephenstuckey]

@@JW-28 4real man, Gaethje is right there with him. I'm not rooting for either one in particular...I just cant lol. Im just rooting for a sick ass fight between 2 savage blood and guts warriors.

[@mistahozzy]

Prime mcgregor bounces his skull off the canvas

[@ryan3390]

​@@mistahozzystill butt hurt over the last 2 fights 😂😂😂

[@l4mb01]

Anik is 100 percent the best interviewer in mma

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Anik is so Badass!

[@TheFightConnoisseur]

Shouldn’t be surprised but damn Anik is good as an interviewer

[@tristanjoao3464]

When i see Anik i click instantly. Love this guy

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Idk if I like Dustin’s cardio prep for the altitude but I’m definitely pulling for him. Hoping for another great fight

[@timeisfleeting2452]

Authentic, I think that's the word I'm looking for. Hell of a guy. Hell of a prize fighter. Exudes nothing but wholesomeness.

[@landontaylor6971]

Pure class as always! let’s go DP BMF

[@Drooopyy]

Dustin intervews so well, Every reply is like thought out and it just seems like he's in a great part of his career.

[@post-socratic1417]

People need to appreciate how good Jon Anik is man hes so smooth with it and also Go Poirier!!

[@justinabramo269]

How does anyone not like this guy. Poirier is such a solid dude. Seems so genuine and honest. Pairing him up with the legendary Anik felt like such a treat! You could have put this behind a pay wall and I would have shelled out for it and felt good about it after!

[@MaschiTuts]

What a fantastic interview. Two legends right here.

[@quintonlarson5346]

Jon Anik, After seeing every single possible video on DP and see how these guys are required to repeat answers for repeated questions, this interview was STELLAR! Some Great info revealed so thank you! Keep it up sir your a fkn LEGEND!

[@Sacrifice13]

It's a very good interview. Good questions. Thanks

[@r8m8s8]

16:49 Dustin jumping at Jon suddenly shouting out hahahaha

[@ArielIsaac8111]

What an absolute gentleman

[@gregrios6044]

I've always said it since 2019. Out of all the ufc fighters, dustin makes the best transition to boxing and he absolutely DESERVES that pay day

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

I’ve never seen Dustin so comfortable in an interview 👏 💎

[@pabloqp7929]

great interview, great work

[@alecj1994]

Been riding with this dude for awhile, love to see the fans flock to him I been preaching it for years

[@anasshahid224]

Jon Anik interviews are the best 🫡 So excited for UFC 291, fan of both Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, difficult to pick the winner, May the best man win 👏👏👏👏

[@eIicit]

Thanks for this interview and this card. 💎

[@jordanfowler4187]

Aniks laugh is great! A literal “haha”

[@rocknrolljoe7528]

😂

[@MrDjillest303]

He's in my top three. One of the most underrated Fighters there is this man is an absolute animal

[@JakeTheSnake9153]

underrated by who?

[@shane7051]

Calling Dustin underrated is crazy

[@akl1054]

He’s not even too 3 in the lightweight division current roster

[@JakeTheSnake9153]

​@@akl1054 And what exactly have you accomplished? 🤣 go to sleep kiddo, it's way past your bedtime.

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Dustin pea head poirier will lose

[@tomlarey]

I'm a Conor fan, but now I'm a Dustin fan too, how can you dislike this guy?

[@Somali_Pirate_Dinghy]

Great Interview

[@waltermartin8892]

Awesome interview

[@ItzBadger.]

Great interview

[@SAJuk-lb4dh]

That was a great interview 👌👏👏👏

[@Thehaydentipton]

Great interview by Jon!

[@radudutu8658]

Is it just me or is the audio broken on this?

[@levituaupiki]

It’s just you

[@hokagez4397]

We love you Anik, not only can you commentate but you can interview as well, and your note taking skills are fucking incredible such an asset to MMA as a whole!

[@ngaz1000]

Jon Anik’s the goat

[@unbecoming2007]

Agreed. No steroids or EPO's either.

[@Workin2anEarlyGrave]

I love both these guys. Such perfect talents in their roles.

[@alexvukasin9769]

Good interview man

[@Smellydoug]

Fighters' favorite fighter. Real one.

[@GirthQuake3]

Anik is the GOAT

[@stephenwalsh1292]

I could listen to anik all day, so much passion for the fight game and the voice to match. I was one of those fightville fans so the first Conor fight even though I'm Irish I was routing for Dustin and still am to this day

[@Timmyrythms]

Two of the best to ever do it. Anik and Poirier.

[@games2sh0t95]

For one moment I thought… this is Pep Guardiola in the thumbnail 😂

[@dannypope1860]

As a HUGE fan, I bought your hot sauce. I figured it would be decent, but it’s REALLY good. Well done Sir!

[@sgrock30]

Two masters of their craft right there 🔥

[@cavi10]

Jon Anik is very good at his job. I love that guy!

[@williamboyle8918]

My favorite fighter, and favorite voice of the UFC.

[@beautifulmind1892]

You knew it was gonna be the right questions when they had jon anik as the interviewer

[@Xxunknown5000]

I NEED THIS ANIK CONTENT EVERRRRRRYY PAPERVIEW! Get it done PLEASE

[@boodaddy1997]

Great interview, go get it this weekend DP.

[@bergmanguy]

Just two of my favorite people in the game. How does it get any better?

[@lolly_bread]

Two professionals. Jon's the man & Dusty's a great guy and he elevates the sport.

[@bauerpower83]

Anik is the best. Hope he does a show soon

[@johnerwin8755]

Let’s go Dustin!!! I really like Justin y’all but I’ve been liking Dustin and 💎is my favorite fighter and Justin is just after him

[@ItsKanye]

3:56 lol I can image Belal just being like “it’s all mental bro” while watching porier getting kicked

[@sethcaikowski3186]

Anik is such a good addition to the UFC.

[@lucassilveira2761]

The Best boxe in UFC💎

[@Haids22]

From the thumbnail I thought pep guardiola was interviewing poirier 😂😂😂

[@jacobygonzalez7393]

i became a fan of poirier from JRE, thanks joe!

[@Nico-je6un]

Dustin is a honest but at the same time ruthless man, looking forward to saturday !

[@publika6883]

Anik is just on another level in that field

[@tommyb9359]

We need more one on ones with anik pleeeez!!!

[@Regan5]

Dustin becoming a true martial artist

[@philippinesandfilipino2043]

Proiler is a honest humble family man and real philantropist

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, UFC-ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP

[@knalt7628]

Jon Anik is the pro of pros!!!! Excellent

[@DanAkaPharaoh]

This guy is impossible not to like!

[@mmaqube]

Dustin's self-awareness is legendary! I hope more people follow his example.

[@knalt7628]

Let’s goooo!!!!! Dustin is the man

[@cactusmac666]

Anik is legitimately one of the best broadcasters on the planet. From commentary to interviews, it's always gold.

[@crmotter1235]

Beast. Can’t wait!

[@C3ZZY123z]

As real as it gets and that's why id never miss a DP fight. Not to mention he lives in the same kickass boot shaped state as myself. I wouldn't trade DP for any MMA FIGHTER ever out if someone would ask you to choose what MMA FIGHTER you'd choose to rep your State. Let's go 💎⚜️

[@dsneblina]

Jon Anik is so slick with his delivery. I love to hear him talk & hear his thoughtful approach & attention to detail. But I really love it when he cuts loose & talks some shit 😁

[@stephensmith4952]

I saw the thumbnail and wondered why Pep Guardiola was interviewing Dustin for a split second 😂

[@seanpatt88]

Good Commentator Pep Guardiola 👏

[@YashivYash]

Thought guardiola was doin interviews now for a moment there 💀

[@InspectorButters4]

Anik has infinite respect for the fighters and its obvious they have tremendous respect for him too. All the fighters seem at ease talking to JA, bc they know hes the ultimate pro and would never try to drum up drama or ask some bs questions to get a catchy headline (cough DC cough). That's so rare in mma journalism/ interviews and its refreshing. Much respect to u Mr Anik 🫡✌️ ....... and LFG DP!!! 💎 gonna take Gaethje out again, this time in the 3rd..... and by sub! 😁

[@rick.bernal]

It's been a pleasure watching Dustin Poirier go from a diamond in the ruff to bling-bling'n on the big stage.

[@Nah.-3]

Man the ears are crazy. Fighters are different man. Respect.

[@teethonthecurb161]

Cauliflower for dinner tonight.

[@caoimhin2144]

Genuinely thought that was Pep Guardiola interviewing him from thumbnail

[@paulcharpentier5613]

These guys are just built different. I'm 35, fought amateur until I was 29. Then I had neck and back surgery and it was all over. Now I'm a shell of what I was, I juries cought up to me. My genetics aren't the same as these guys. They are a special breed. I know I'm tuff, but these boys are gladiators

[@thelonelystoner96]

You would still wipe out most people lol

[@tmaci3]

Masterclass interview by Anik

[@AspireLeader]

for a second i thought Guardiola was interviewing Poirier lol