UFC star Dustin Poirier announces cooking ‘PETA’s worst nightmare’ Turducken dish for Thanksgiving

Dustin Poirier discusses his "Turducken" feast for the holidays with his friend Theo Von in an interview with Ariel Helwani.

UFC star Dustin Poirier announces cooking ‘PETA’s worst nightmare’ Turducken dish for Thanksgiving

Dustin Poirier, who wishes to return at UFC 300, highlights his turducken feast for holidays with his friend Theo Von (Source: YouTube)

UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has revealed his Thanksgiving plans, which include a novel and tasty dish that could upset animal rights activists. Poirier and stand-up comedian Theo Von have revealed that they will spend Thanksgiving together at Poirier’s home in Louisiana.

Poirier expressed his excitement for the holiday season in an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. Dustin Poirier’s remark about cooking a Turducken, a delicacy that entails placing a chicken inside a duck and then both within a turkey, piqued the interest of many. This is what he said:

I got a turducken. Might put that in the smoker for nine hours or so... I think the duck goes in the chicken, the chicken goes in the turkey... PETA's worst nightmare.
Dustin Poirier via The MMA Hour
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This will not be Theo Von’s first Thanksgiving with Poirier. Poirier said Von attended the previous year’s holiday, emphasizing their real connection. The UFC fighter also revealed further information about their Thanksgiving holiday plans, revealing a hectic schedule for both Poirier and Von. They intend to attend one of Von’s events in New Orleans on either Friday or Saturday after their Thanksgiving feast.

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Dustin Poirier’s Thanksgiving preparations display his cooking abilities and distinct taste. It also showcases the companionship he shares with friends like Theo Von. Fans eagerly await Poirier’s return to the UFC. Meanwhile, his extracurricular activities offer an exciting and delicious depth to the fighter’s public character.

Dustin Poirier hints at UFC 300 return after talks with UFC officials

Dustin Poirier, the former interim lightweight champion in the UFC, has hinted at a huge match at UFC 300 following a recent meeting with UFC management. During his interview on The MMA Hour, Poirier shared insight into the negotiations, showing excitement about participating in the historic event.

Dustin Poirier hints at UFC 300 return after talks with UFC management
Dustin Poirier hints at UFC 300 return after talks with UFC management (via X/ MMA Weekly)

Poirirer’s last fight was against Justin Gaethje for the BMF title, which he lost via KO. He has since then advocated to fight at UFC 300, a historic card in its own right. Poirier stated in the interview that he had a nice talk with UFC executives regarding the possibility of his participation in UFC 300. This is what he stated:

Yeah, I sat down with the UFC, we talked about it [UFC 300]. And they're kind of on the same page as me. If we could get the right opponent that makes sense for a big fight, then we could do it.
Dustin Poirier via The MMA Hour

Poirier stressed that he is not interested in just any fight for the sake of inclusion. He expressed a desire for a fight that would either guarantee him a championship opportunity or pay well. Currently, no definite opponent for Poirier at UFC 300 has been identified, and he has said that nothing has been finalized.

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