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

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).

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).

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!