Dustin Poirier Quotes

I so admire the discipline, the work ethic, and the sacrifices fighters make to master all aspects of mixed martial arts.

People always say, 'I want to be the best fighter in the world.' That's why I respect Conor. He said he wants to be the best fighter in the world, and he's trying to prove it.

I really work on my defense a lot; that's what makes me a good fighter.

I've got to become 'The ultimate Ultimate Fighter.'

I love this sport. I love what I do. I love fighting and combat, and I love to train hard. But I want to be at my best.

The people who know me, the fans who've watched my fights, they know what I'm about. They know that I'm going to give 100 percent of everything I have each and every time I get into the octagon.

Boxing is not a bodybuilding sport, plain and simple. Your body isn't going to win a fight.

I think I'm one of the hardest-training fighters in the world.

When you fight in the UFC and train with the guys that I train with, you learn that there is always still a lot of work to do.

Fighting is a sport; if you're not humble it's going to bring humbleness to you.

Since my teen years I was interested in martial arts.

I've been learning martial arts since I was 8 years old.

I go to gyms quite a bit, martial arts gyms, MMA gyms. I try to train with the best people, with who's who in the martial arts, just to keep myself sharp.

I've been doing martial arts since I was 9.

I come from one of the great coaches - Matt Hume, Brad Kertson - and my skill set is well-rounded.

I've really taken a lot of time to work on my Karate, worked on my kickboxing, and Muay Thai.

I train really hard for each and every fight. I never take anyone lightly.

I'll fight anyone the UFC wants me to beat and defeat them.

MMA was love at fight sight. I felt like I was born to do it.

Getting in the cage, it's not like I need a whole mental preparation for it. It's just a fight.

When I prepare for a fight, I never expect it to be easy. I believe that that would create a chance for me to not give my best in the Octagon.

I will always have that, 'I want to be the best fighter on the planet' thing in me.

I just train hard and fight who is in front of me.

Pro wrestling has absolutely helped my fighting.

Training for a fight is never easy, regardless of the opponent.