Din's Got Answers

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Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.

Episodios

  1. 11/11/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: How does the UFC put on so many short notice fights, how do fighters juggle extracurricular activities with Phil Rowe & is the light heavyweight division the unluckiest division of all-time

    Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.   On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, WTF is up with how the UFC can put on fights on such short notice? Second, how do fighters juggle extracurricular activities while still fighting? And third, is the light heavyweight division the unluckiest of all-time? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans!   WTF is up with how the UFC can put on fights on such short notice? Din has his answer. He looks at the recent main and co-main event short notice fights at UFC 294, as well as the short notice fight for the interim heavyweight title between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall at UFC 295 this weekend.   How do fighters juggle extracurricular activities while still fighting? To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, UFC welterweight Phil Rowe. Rowe discusses all his hobbies outside of fighting, how he balances those hobbies while fighting, and also tells some funny stories from the past as well as a sparring story with Alex Pereira.   Is the light heavyweight division the unluckiest of all-time? Din breaks down the injuries and back luck that have impacted the light heavyweight division. Listen to find out his answer.   To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. Keep the questions coming by hitting up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas).   Enjoy the show!   NOTE: A few of the music tracks used are by Devious_the_Nemesis (Instagram).

    40 min

  2. 29/07/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: What should happen in the light heavyweight division, 25 & under fighters that could become champions & who should fight for the flyweight title next with Amir Albazi

    Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.   On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, WTF should happen next in the light heavyweight division with Jamahal Hill saying he’s vacating the title due to injury? Second, which fighters currently 25 and under could become champions in their careers? And third, who should fight for the flyweight title next? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans!   WTF should happen next in the light heavyweight division with Jamahal Hill saying he’s vacating the title due to injury? Din has his answer. He looks at all the potential contenders at light heavyweight that could potentially fight for the title, plus he previews the fight between Jan Błachowicz and Alex Pereira at UFC 291, which likely will have title shot implications.   Which fighters currently 25 and under could become champions in their careers? Din names 3 rising fighters that are 25 and under and who he believes could become champions. Listen to find out his answer.   Who should fight for the flyweight title next? To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, 3rd ranked flyweight contender Amir Albazi. Amir discusses why he deserves the title shot next, breaks down how he matches up against other flyweight contenders, tells all about his upbringing which was filled with adversity, and much more.   To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. Keep the questions coming by hitting up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas).   Enjoy the show!   NOTE: A few of the music tracks used are by Devious_the_Nemesis (Instagram).

    36 min

  3. 24/06/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Fighters that stood out at UFC 289, Conor McGregor fighting 3 or 4 times a year & bouncing back from your first loss with Sean Brady

    Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, which fighters stood out at UFC 289? Second, what’s up with Conor McGregor saying he wants to fight 3 or 4 times a year and does he have the ability to fight that often? And third, how does a fighter bounce back from their first loss? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans! Which fighters stood out at UFC 289? Amanda Nunes defended her women’s bantamweight belt against Irene Aldana but she hung up the gloves and announced her retirement after the fight. Other fighters also stood out like lightweight Charles Oliveira as he defeated Beneil Dariush by TKO in the first round. Din points out all the other fighters that stood out as well and drops his answers. What’s up with Conor McGregor saying he wants to fight 3 or 4 times a year and does he have the ability to fight that often? Din has his answer. He looks at Conor’s age, injury history, how many times he’s fought every year of his career, and more to answer this question. How does a fighter bounce back from their first loss? To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, 9th ranked welterweight contender Sean Brady. Sean discusses his first career loss at UFC 280 against Belal Muhammad last year, what he’s doing differently this camp, his upcoming fight Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 290, and overall how he plans to bounce back from his first loss. To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. Keep the questions coming by hitting up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas). Enjoy the show!

    29 min

  4. 20/05/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Bantamweight division, fighters coming out of smaller gyms with Matt Serra & Katlyn Chookagian on being a female fighter

    Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.   On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, what’s up with how dangerous the bantamweight division is and is this the most dangerous division of all-time? Second, why are fighters having success coming out of smaller gyms? And third, what’s it like being a female fighter in a male-dominated sport? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans!   What’s up with how dangerous the bantamweight division is and is this the most dangerous division of all-time? Din has his answer. He looks at the most recent bantamweight title fight at UFC 288 between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo, as well as how deep the division is.   Why are fighters having success coming out of smaller gyms? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, Serra-Longo Fight Team’s own Matt Serra. Matt talks about how his gym and fight team has developed multiple champions despite having a smaller gym. He further hits on how the culture he and Ray Longo have created at their gyms and fight team has contributed to their fighters being successful.   What’s it like being a female fighter in a male-dominated sport? To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, 6th ranked women’s flyweight contender Katlyn Chookagian. Katlyn discusses the challenges she’s faced while being a female fighter, such as if she’s had trouble getting fights early in her career and if she’s had difficulty getting training from coaches and sparring partners.   To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. Keep the questions coming by hitting up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas).   Enjoy the show!

    52 min

  5. 28/04/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Best post-fight celebrations, 3 Mexican champions & what’s the problem with fighters coming up too fast with Duke Roufus

    After some of the most exciting cards in 2023, we are here with an episode of Din Thomas’ new podcast, Din’s Got Answers!   A little about the show:   Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.   On this episode, Din answers three questions.   First, who has the best post-fight celebrations? Second, what’s in the water in Mexico? And third, what’s the problem with fighters coming up too fast? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans!   Who has the best post-fight celebrations? Din has his answer. He looks at 5 fighters who have some of the greatest post-fight celebrations of all-time. See who Din thinks has the best post-fight celebrations.   What’s in the water in Mexico? Din has his answer. With 3 recent Mexican champions, Din breaks down what makes these 3 Mexican fighters special and why Mexican fighters have extra motivation.   What’s the problem with fighters coming up too fast? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, head coach of Roufusport Duke Roufus. Duke talks about his experience grooming fighters from a young age, coaching against the youngest fighter in the UFC in Raul Rosas Jr., and why fighters typically come up too fast. You won’t want to miss Din and Duke’s answers!   To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. So keep them coming and hit up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas).   Enjoy the show!

    32 min

  6. 31/03/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: UFC 286 madness, what is the biggest upset in UFC history & who deserves the next welterweight title shot with Belal Muhammad

    After one of the biggest rematches in the history of the UFC, we are here with an episode of Din Thomas’ new podcast, Din’s Got Answers!   A little about the show: Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.   On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, what’s up with all the madness at UFC 286? Second, what is the biggest upset in UFC history? And third, who deserves the next title shot in the welterweight division? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans!   What’s up with all the madness at UFC 286? The event proved to be exciting and lived up to the hype, as Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title against former champion Kamaru Usman. Din recaps the card and drops his answers to everything that happened at UFC 286.   What is the biggest upset in UFC history? Din has his answer. He looks at the 5 biggest upsets in UFC history in no particular order and picks one. See which upsets made his list and tune in to hear Din’s answer.   Who deserves the next title shot in the welterweight division? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, welterweight contender Belal Muhammad. Belal gives his take on why he deserves a title shot next, explains why Colby Covington doesn’t deserve a title shot next, and discusses who he’d potentially like to fight next. You won’t want to miss Din and Belal’s answers!   To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. So keep them coming and hit up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas).   Enjoy the show!

    41 min

  7. 24/02/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Most impressive fights at UFC 284, what’s up with fighters moving up weight divisions & most effective starting base in MMA with John Hackleman

    After one of the biggest superfights in the history of the UFC, we are here with an episode of Din Thomas’ new podcast, Din’s Got Answers! A little about the show: Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, which fights were the most impressive at UFC 284? Second, what’s up with fighters moving up weight divisions? And third, what is the most effective starting base in MMA? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans! Which fights were the most impressive at UFC 284? The PPV lived up to the hype, with a main event between the number 1 pound-for-pound fighter in Alexander Volkanovski and number 2 pound-for-pound fighter in Islam Makhachev. Din recaps the card and drops his answers to everything that happened at UFC 284. What’s up with fighters moving up weight divisions? Din has his answer. He looks at the reasons why fighters move up weight divisions, including the benefits of fighters fighting more near their natural weight and also moving up weight classes with no risk involved for title fights like Alexander Volkanovski did at UFC 284 to challenge for the lightweight belt. Tune in to hear Din’s answer. What is the most effective starting base in MMA? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, John Hackleman, who has coached some of the biggest names in the sport including Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira. Hackleman gives insight into how he started working with Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira, and also answers the question. You won’t want to miss Din and John’s answers! To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. So keep them coming and hit up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas).  Enjoy the show!

    40 min

  8. 02/02/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Who will win at UFC 283, what’s up with fighters bulking up & who is the top bantamweight contender with Rob Font

    Your boy Din Thomas’ is back with a new episode of his podcast, Din’s Got Answers! A little about the show: Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, who will win each main card fight at UFC 283? Second, what’s up with fighters bulking up lately? And third, who’s the top bantamweight contender? Who will win each main card fight at UFC 283? As the UFC returns to Brazil, Din gives his picks for the main card fights. Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill face off for the vacant light heavyweight belt and in the co-main event, flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on interim champion Brandon Moreno in the UFC’s first ever quadrilogy fight. Find out Din’s answers to who will win these fights and more! Second, what’s up with fighters bulking up lately? Din has his answer. He looks at fighters that have bulked up recently, including Conor McGregor and Khamzat Chimaev. Din also touches on fighters that just get plain big in between fights, such as Paddy Pimblett. Tune in to hear Din’s answer to why so many fighters are bulking up! Who’s the top bantamweight contender? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, Rob Font, who is the 6th ranked UFC bantamweight. Font gives insight into other top contenders like Marlon “Chito” Vera, Cory Sandhagen, and also answers the question. You won’t want to miss Din and Rob’s answers! Feel free to reach out to Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas) with any questions for him to answer on a future show! DISCLAIMER: Betting odds stated in the episode are from the time of the recording and not reflective of any live betting odd changes.

    31 min

  9. 02/02/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: UFC 282 madness, who will lose their belt in 2023 & who is the most dangerous welterweight with Gilbert Burns

    This is episode number four of Din Thomas’ new podcast, Din’s Got Answers! A little about the show: Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, what’s up with all the madness at UFC 282? Second, which champions will lose their belts in 2023? And third, who’s the most dangerous welterweight in the world? Plus, an additional topic, as Din answers questions from the fans! What’s up with all the madness at UFC 282? The PPV proved to be exciting and full of controversy, as the card started with 10 finishes in a row and the light heavyweight title remained vacant at the end of the night. Din recaps the card and drops his answers to everything that happened at UFC 282. Which champions will lose their belts in 2023? Din has his answer. He looks at multiple scenarios where a champion could lose his or her belt. Will middleweight champion Alex Pereira lose his belt in 2023? Or will women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko finally lose her belt? Tune in to hear Din’s answer. Who’s the most dangerous welterweight in the world? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, Gilbert Burns, who is a top 5 ranked welterweight. Gilbert gives insight into his fights against Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, and also answers the question. You won’t want to miss Din and Gilbert’s answers! To wrap up the show, Din answers fan questions in rapid style. So keep them coming and hit up Din on Twitter (@DinThomas) or Instagram (dinthomas). Enjoy!

    28 min

  10. 02/02/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: UFC 281 madness, Bantamweight and Lightweight titles, and is Sambo or BJJ more effective with Beneil Dariush

    Din’s Got Answers is a new show hosted by our pal and yours Din Thomas. A little about the show: Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din answers three questions. First, what’s up with all the madness at UFC 281? Second, who deserves to be next to challenge for the bantamweight and lightweight titles? And third, what’s more effective in MMA, Sambo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? What’s up with all the madness at UFC 281? The PPV didn’t disappoint, as the main card was filled with all finishes and Israel Adesanya was dethroned of his middleweight belt by rival Alex Pereira. Din recaps the card and drops his answers to everything that happened at UFC 281. Who deserves to be next to challenge for the bantamweight and lightweight titles? Din has his answer. He looks at the current landscape of the bantamweight and lightweight divisions. Should bantamweight Sean O’Malley fight next for the title? Or, should it be someone else like Henry Cejudo? Then, Din hits on if featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski deserves to fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt. Is Beneil Dariush being snubbed? Din touches on every angle to give you his answer. What’s more effective in MMA, Sambo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Din has his answer. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie, Beneil Dariush, who is a top lightweight contender and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Beneil gives insight into how he uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to be effective in MMA and how Sambo can be just as or more effective. Their answers will surprise you! Enjoy!

    37 min

  11. 02/02/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Rivalries, art of wrestling with Greg Jones, Edwards upset over Usman and more!

    Have a listen to the second episode of Din’s Got Answers, hosted by our pal and yours Din Thomas. Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din hits on three questions. First, what are the best rivalries in UFC history and why are they so important to the sport? Second, why is wrestling so effective in MMA? And third, Din gets into some WTF moments in the UFC, including Kamaru Usman getting knocked out by Leon Edwards at UFC 278 and the craziness of three fights being switched last minute at UFC 279.   Din kicks things off discussing the best rivalries in UFC history. First, he goes back in time as he breaks down the rivalry between two iconic fighters, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. Then, he moves on to a rivalry that had a lot of tension, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Following that, Din looks at a feud involving one of the most polarizing figures in UFC history, as he hits on Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier’s rivalry. To close out, he touches on a rivalry with two all-time welterweight greats, Georges St-Pierre and Matt Hughes and then lets you know if rivalries are good for the sport. Why is wrestling so effective in MMA? Din has his answer and he hollers at his homie Greg Jones to chime in. Yes, it’s that Greg Jones, one of the most successful collegiate wrestlers of all-time with three NCAA Division 1 titles at West Virginia and the current head coach at Kill Cliff FC. Greg gives insight into coaching some of the best wrestlers in the UFC, as well as emphasizing the importance of reps in competition and he provides his answer as to why wrestling is so effective in MMA. To wrap things up, Din drops his answers to some WTF moments in the UFC. Including the shocking knockout by Leon Edwards against Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 and the madness of three fights being switched last minute at UFC 279. Enjoy! Agree with Din, let him know. Disagree with Din, let him know. Got a question for Din, let him know. @DinThomas @UFCUnfiltered

    27 min

  12. 02/02/2023

    Din’s Got Answers: Bromances, art of coaching/cornering with Ray Longo, Chimaev vs Burns and more!

    Din’s Got Answers is a new show hosted by our pal and yours Din Thomas. A little about the show: Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related. On this episode, Din will focus on three questions. First, what is up with all the bromances in the UFC? Second, how important is a fighter’s coach and corner to their success? And third, Din gets into some WTF moments in the UFC, including the Chimaev vs Burns fight and Jake Paul thinking he can knock out Conor McGregor in an MMA fight. Din kicks things off with how his personal bromance with Matt Serra formed. Then, he moves on to one of the best bromances flourishing in the sport today between Darren Till and Khamzat Chimaev. Next, Din hits on what went wrong in the most volatile bromance in recent history, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. To close out the bromances answer, Din goes back in time as he touches on a former bromance between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans. You’ve asked how important a coach and corner are to a fighter? And, Din has his answer. He begins with hitting on the two types of coaches, a developer and a groomer and then he stresses the importance of the relationship formed between a coach and fighter. To help answer this question, Din hollers at his homie Ray Longo, who is the head coach of the Serra-Longo fight team. Ray gives his inside experience of cornering Aljamain Sterling against Petr Yan at UFC 273 and also emphasizes how crucial the coach-fighter relationship is. To wrap things up, DIn drops his answers to some WTF moments in the UFC. Including just how incredible the recent Chimaev vs. Burns fight was, and Jake Paul saying he would knockout Conor McGregor in an MMA fight. Enjoy!

    36 min
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Got questions about the UFC? Well, Din Thomas is here to answer them. Din will use his experience as a UFC veteran, analyst, comedian, coach to the biggest names in the sport, co-star of Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight, host of The Din Diaries, and more to answer your questions about everything and anything UFC related.

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