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!