This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E494 Dustin Poirier

Apr 9, 2024

Dustin Poirier, a top UFC lightweight and founder of The Good Fight Foundation, opens up about his journey since winning at UFC 299. He shares insights on navigating the mental challenges post-fight losses and the importance of resilience. The conversation takes a humorous turn with discussions on peculiar organ donations and bonding over Louisiana crawfish season. Poirier also spills his predictions for UFC 300 while reflecting on the emotional aspects of being a fighter and the evolving landscape of combat sports.

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Dustin Poirier

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Dustin Poirier shared mindset shifts post-fight, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience and therapy support.

The podcast humorously explores fantasy celebrity boxing matchups and an imagined UFC team facing aliens, showcasing playful banter.

Insights on MMA's growth from local venues to large stadiums are discussed, focusing on fighter adaptability and fan engagement evolution.

Childhood reminiscences of pecan tree adventures add a nostalgic touch to the podcast, reflecting on playful nut-gathering antics.

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Upcoming Tour Dates Announcement

New tour dates, including a Canadian show in Vancouver at Stanley Park, are announced. Ticket sale details for various locations, like St. Louis, Missouri, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, are shared. The speaker acknowledges the support from fans and encourages affordable ticket purchasing.

Embrace Challenges and Stay Busy

01:26

Implications of Upcoming UFC Fights

01:24

Weight Class Considerations in Fighting

01:14

Difficulty in Feeling Proud and Satisfaction

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Intro

2min

Crawfish, Chaos, and Controversy

8min

Fighter's Mental Journey: From Loss to Growth

15min

Reflections on Age and Upcoming Fights in MMA

2min

Navigating Loss and Resilience in Sports

4min

Mindset and Challenges in Combat Sports

17min

Nostalgia and Knockouts

3min

A Humorous Take on Anatomy and Unusual Jewelry

4min

Navigating Personal Wellbeing and New Social Media Regulations

2min

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Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age

19min

Dustin Poirier is a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC’s lightweight division, and former interim champion. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of the “The Good Fight” Foundation.

Dustin Poirier returns to chat with Theo about what he’s been up to since his recent win at UFC 299, the tough times he went through after the Gaethje fight, how he changed his mindset to bounce back, betting on himself early in his career, whether or not he and Theo should sell their organs, his predictions for UFC 300, and much more.

Dustin Poirier: https://www.instagram.com/dustinpoirier/

The Good Fight Foundation: https://www.thegoodfightgroup.com/

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