If there’s one thing that defines UFC star Dustin Poirier, beyond his fierce heart and crisp boxing, it’s his infamous jumping guillotine choke. Though he’s never officially secured a submission victory with it inside the Octagon, the move has become such a hallmark of his arsenal that opponents consistently train to defend it. And therein lies the hidden brilliance: by forcing rivals to anticipate the guillotine, Poirier often opens striking opportunities that can shift the momentum of a fight.
Recently, as Poirier prepares for what may be the final chapter of a storied career — a high-stakes bout against Max Holloway — he participated in a fan event alongside MMA reporter Mike Bohn. In a moment that quickly spiraled into viral territory, Poirier demonstrated his famed choke on Bohn. What happened next was both shocking and telling.
Bohn, for reasons known only to the fighting spirits, didn’t tap. Within seconds, his arm went limp, signaling that the blood flow to his brain had been cut off — he was unconscious. Poirier immediately recognized what had happened, released the choke, and his team revived the journalist.
The scene, while serious, ended on a light-hearted note. Once Bohn returned to the land of the living — still clearly foggy, disoriented, and probably wondering what planet he was on — Poirier quipped with a chuckle that the choke works great in practice, but not in a fight. It was a moment that highlighted Poirier’s charm, humor, and authentic nature — qualities that, alongside his skills, have earned him a lasting place in the hearts of fight fans.
