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Dustin Poirier’s emotional interview after heartbreaking loss

At UFC on FUEL 3 Dustin Poirier appeared for the first time in the main event, with the possibility of a title…

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Chris Palmquist
May 16, 2012 · 1 min read
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At UFC on FUEL 3 Dustin Poirier appeared for the first time in the main event, with the possibility of a title shot for the winner. Poirier was half of the Fight of the Night, but ultimately lost via Darse choke in the 4th round.

In a post fighter interview, he displayed the human emotion that is often hidden from the fans.

Ariel Helwani: This is your first loss in the UFC. Can you describe the emotions that you are feeling right now?

Dustin Poirier: I had a really long training camp and I put 100% of myself into the training camp … I care so much man, I let myself down. I deserved to win, my wife deserved for us to win.

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