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!
