Ben Askren posted video footage of Dustin Poirier having a lively time at a bar. Askren noted that Poirier had a friendly wrestling session with several of his friends during the outing.
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren took to social media to share video of Dustin Poirier enjoying a night out at a bar, giving fans an candid glimpse at the lightweight veteran in a relaxed, off-duty setting. Askren, known for his playful online presence, pointed out that Poirier even got into some impromptu wrestling with a few friends during the outing.
Poirier, 37, is one of the most accomplished lightweights in UFC history, carrying a professional record of 30-10-0. The Lafayette, Louisiana native who trains out of American Top Team has built a reputation as one of the sport's most prolific strikers, averaging 5.24 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate. He also contributes on the grappling side, averaging 1.15 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Askren, 41, is the man who spotted and shared the footage. The former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight champion holds a career record of 19-2-0 and made his name as one of wrestling's most dominant practitioners inside the cage, averaging an impressive 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes throughout his career with Roufusport. His amusement at watching Poirier grapple with bar patrons carries some weight given that pedigree.
Why it matters
- The clip offers a lighthearted, human moment for one of the sport's most recognizable names
- Askren's commentary adds a layer of humor given his status as one of MMA's elite wrestlers
- The interaction between the two fighters on social media keeps both personalities relevant in the public conversation
