Do you think Islam is underestimating Dustin's ability?

*Also Makhachev:* _"I am not underestimating this guy, he [Porrier] is a legend, has the best striking in the division. He has beaten so many guys."_

Islam did make fun of Dustin's black belt and guillotine but he never underestimate Dustin ability as top LW. Just watch Islam's training sessions on KZfaq. His coaches always remind them how dangerous their opponent is

Islam and his team aren't rookies and they aren't going to make a rookie mistake. They know who they are fighting. He will take it seriously, but he is also confident in his skills.

74 yr old guy, been following ya since your early daze... you have become a positive force as you matured, thanks Count! you and Rebecca enjoy that jungle..don't lick the pretty frogs! peace out!

FUN FACT: The same doctor that created Bisbings eye also created The MMA Gurus wheelchair.

I dont know why people keep criticising Islam over Dustin. How many times has he said Poier is an dangerous opponent? Plenty. He makes a few luke warm jokes and people jump on his back. Jeez . Its a fight business. Islam is ALWAYS respectful

How is he underestimating when he keeps saying I'm not underestimating one of the biggest names in the ufc

This happens every fight from any of the Russian AKA fighters. Khabib, Islam, Umar, Usman. Charles said he felt like his skills were being underestimated, this turned out to not be the case, Islam respected him to the point that he knew what to do on the ground. Confidence in ones own abilities is not disrespect in your opponent's. I think it's clear from every fight we've ever seen not just of Islam's but also from Khabib Umar and Usman that they are going to prepare the utmost for this fight

Islam will get over 10 takedown attempts on Dustin just because of how he's always readjusting his shorts

I love Dustin but I can’t see him getting it done. MMA math, against Do Bronx Dustin got submitted, Do Bronx got promptly submitted by Islam.

Imagine holidaying in Costa Rica with the kids and whilst walking quitely through the exotic bird inclosure you see Bisping crouched down in bird dung with Rebecca filming him on her phone

Honestly I’m more excited for this fight than the Conner vs chandler fight

Thanks Michael! Great video as always! Appreciate your articulation and sense of humour! Blessing from South Africa 🇿🇦

Let’s go Mike 🔥 enjoy your holiday mate

poor Dustin...As Islam says..in U S A black looks like white ,jiu jitsu its kind of yoga.. or..because they have a fight..its doesn't mean that Dustin deserve the title shot or its a challenge ..its just an option...because its not other one for the moment...

The better question: *Is Dustin Poirier underestimating himself?*

Mikey is on holiday. Putting in work.. Great job, Champ!

Wonderful observations!

Enjoy your holiday, great video.

it's gonna be a great fight, but who give him black belt? we have to check :D

@bisping what part of Costa Rica? I will be there on vacation next month

Have a great time out there Michael!

Lucas with that legendary line at something like 5 years old is just hilarious lmaoooo

2:00 " who give him we have to check that moment " 😭😭😭

Good luck to both respected fighters in UFC ☝️

One can make comments about Paulo Costa's losses but that guy has been in some great fights. I felt the same way about Rapheal Dos Anjos. Many losses but an exciting fighter. I think the Costa/Strickland fight looks pretty sick. Hope Dustin wins but I the only way he wins, IMO, is an anomaly, which can happen but that is a long shot..., a very long shot. But let's face it, Dustin will be loved win, lose or draw.

Was just in Costa Rica would have been a sweet suprise if I got to see ya there! Where ya staying? And enjoy the well deserved relaxation

Am I the only one not understanding Paulo Costa? Lost 3 of his last 4 and his only real statement wins are to yoel Romero and Luke rockhold who both were getting on abit, how does he keep getting title contender fights? Surly he should be beating 2-3 before even a conversation

I’ve pulled for the Diamond for many years but he will have to have a perfect fight to beat Islam If he tries to choke Islam, he will go to sleep or tap.

0:28 wachu mean apologies? Those natural sounds make the video much cooler

Bisping you the man, enjoy your vacation sir

I like both guys but If I wanted a guy to win, it would be the Dimond

Have a good vacation buddy you earned it

Hey Bisping! Happy 25th anniversary with your wife! cheers mate!

Michael I hope u enjoy my country, I hope u capture the magic in front of ur eye.

He had the Gilly on Khabib, it was so close. Finishing Islam with the same move would be mind blowing.

Dustin doesn’t stand a chance ! That’s the reality

Биспинг пират !!!! Красава ))) видел тебя в фильме " охота на воров " лучший ))) тебя и Holloway))

Bisping on vacation still posting 💯

If was anyone else I would wish him to win but against Islam I can’t do that

Poirier cant deal with grapplers be it sambo brazilian jiu-jitsu to wrestling khabib and oliveira exposed him Islam gonna make a teary diamond retire....u heard it here first

Dustin might be the ONLY fighter to tie Bisping as greatest championship story EVER

Bisping 🔥 Enjoy Costa Rica. Pura Vida buddy!!!

This fight is in Newark and not Abu Dhabi. Does it change anything?

this thumbnail is funny 😂

5:04 To be fair for just a second, Bisping, I do believe that Chito's daughter was in the crowd at 299 and while he DID lose to Sean I think the only reason he stayed up after that knee to the face was the fact he refused to get KO'd in front of her. With that said there has to be some level of pressure present, but that may not be the case for everyone. I wouldn't know but this is just my guess

The count is the best mma analyst. And a fecking legend

I really hope Dustin gets the job done...but this is a tough test. I would be so happy for him, I will be on the edge of my seat for this one with fingers crossed. What you forgot to say about the Kebab fight Mike is that Dustin almost got him in that submission. Closest anyone has come IMO (Though I didn't watch the 23 taxi drivers that Kebab fought to get his 30 - 0 record).

Anyone with serviceable eyes knows Strickland did not lose to DDP. So ghey these wildly inconsistent decisions.

Tabacon springs? Went there on my honeymoon. It’s awesome

This will be by far poiriers toughest fight he will have in his career

New video for the announcement of 304??

NICE 👍

Sorry for the animal noises Mike, I get wild sometimes. 😂

Love dustin..want him to get it.. But the the freaking eclipse is too big to ignore..hoping for a miracle

Did you go to Nayara Springs?

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Dustin can get it done... It's hard for anyone to fight five rounds with handcuffs on though. For mine he needs the knock out or an insane oblique. Gotta go for brutal finish which we've seen him pull off. Cool match up.

The Count taking time out from his Ayahuasca hippie retreat for his love for his fans! 😅 Hope you're all having an amazing time in Costa Rica, Champ!

Dustin takes him Fact they should be same weight class after cutting 40lbs lol

DP💎🌟

The way he starched Oliveira, he aint gotta worry about no DP jiu jitsu 😂😂 Oliveira's BJJ is league's above DP's. Especially when he's throw'n away positions for jump'n guilly's ☠️☠️

The answer is no. Dont make the same mistake everyone else made about Ryan Garcia. Islam is 100% focused.

Pura Vida Mike👊Not to shappy with a Costa Rican get away😎….you won’t regret it!! Good luck searching✨

"We need to get these Black belts back, who give him this?"

No matter what, DP's Creole Maple hot sauce remains undefeated!

Rumors of the StickMan in the jungles of Costa Rica chill the soul.

Dustin straight up tryna force the universe to let him win with his daughter being there

Could say when you won the belt

It is unfortunate and destined that Dustin poirier' s career has come to an end this time around by Islam Makhachev insha Allah.

Lets go Dustin!!!!!

Dustin gives Bisping vibes and islam in Luke. Last chance for the title for Dustin: It's his Destiny?

Let’s gooo Dustin

Please just prove everyone wrong and win that belt i know you can just remember your unpredictability is your greatest weapon

Dustin is a warrior of the highest calibre and it would be awesome to see him get to the top of the mountain again.

“WHY DO YOU ALWAYS SAY IM GONNA LOSE ?” ☠️😂😂😂

Islam’s team is among the best in the business when it comes to analysis and game plans

Praying for Dustin to win he's out in as much work as anyone and fought all the greats no hesitation . Diamond for champion all the way out him in the Ghost club Diamond .

You are thinking "How do I turn this fight around?" man thats what You got used to thinking? I think the champions that are doing it properly think "I am winning this one"

Watch him he’ll keep going one win or lose, it’s the diamond way

I can't honestly say Dustin in my favorite fighter by ill be dammed if I won't be rooting my ass off for him.

I have a funny feeling Dustin does it..

I don’t believe that Islam and his team are underestimating Dustin’s ability or his credentials but I do think they might be underestimating how much dawg Dustin has inside of him.

If Islan is overlooking Porrier it can be a big mistake...but I don't believe that.

A bit of a test for the Diamond because like me, I am focused on the fact that Islam got knocked out, and that is the hole in his game. But too much focus on that could take away from the takedown game, and that's a boring fight.

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Did you hear heat street the fight is on?

I don’t see Islam making the mistake of underestimating him. That would be a huge misstep. I feel like he and his team know better and he’s taking it very seriously.

benoit saint denis vs islam would be a good fight. if he didnt get staph, hed beat dustin imo. Stdenis also looked huuuuge in the faceoffs

It will be Submision , or Decision. No chance for knock out, becouse they are to smart and too much tough. And course on Sebmision / Decision is good, its like 1,40.

Dustin's kid in front row makes fight more exciting.. Team Dustin

As a khabib fan i like islam too n respect dustin too..

Hope Mike is having a great time in the jungle

ther´s always a puncher´s chance and Dustiin almost subbed Khabib in their fight.......

This might be my first time betting on a fight because I can't believe the odds against Dustin.

Is that nayara resort?

When Dustin fought conor theor first time, he was super nervous. In the rematch he knew what he was against. When he fought Khabib he was nervous, didn't get the chance for a rematch. Don't count him out against anyone

Dude I hate when people act like there is a max number of title fights you can earn key fuckin word EARN. So here's the thing it's Dustin's last chance if he decides to not fight 2 more top ten lightweight if he does lose like you all decided he will do already. Another thing people should do is sit down with someone that knows what they watching in a mma fight if you don't know and watch the DP vs Charles fight and act like DP didn't get fucked outta finishing Charles with ground&pound until the ref decided to take a smoke break or where ever he went while DP was trying to show him that Charles panic cheated the fuck outta getting finished by grabbing on to DP gloves for about 8 fuckin critical seconds that literally anyone who understands the game will clearly see changed from DP ground&pounding Charles through the canvas to Charles grabbing on for dear life to Dustin's glove until finally cheating his way to top control changing the whole fuckin momentum and result of who the real champ should have been if they had someone reffing that fight. By the way the only person besides Joe Rogan to bring this shit up is myself which really amazes me bc I figured fight fans and especially mma vets and mma media watched fights with there eyes open but clearly I was wrong. And I'm not taking a shot at anyone specific but man it just sucks to know that nobody mentions this every time the Dustin vs Charles gets mentioned. Respect to DP bc dude never mentioned this one time besides when it was happening when the ref had water in his ears or forgot English that night. If it was me that got fucked outta of gold I would have been petty AF bc I mean it's a fuckin career we talking about here.

Dustin is just a journeyman at this point. He's no match for Makachev. RIP in advance to all the people who put money on Dustin. I'm least interested in watching this match because Dustin got Koed by Gaethje & now he's fighting Makachev. Like only a miracle can save Dustin but the worst part is that I don't believe in any of that. Dustin is going to cry at the end of the UFC 302 event and that's not a prediction, that's a spoiler.