Din Thomas News
Aljamain Sterling names the four Bellator fighters he would love to see in the UFC
Harry Kettle - April 5, 2024
Aljamain Sterling and Din Thomas have given their thoughts on some Bellator fighters they’d like to see compete in the UFC. For many years now, Bellator has been home to some incredible talent in mixed martial arts. Of course, the biggest promotion in town has always been the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Din Thomas puzzled by Jake Paul's comments on Kamaru Usman & Luke Rockhold: "It’s very contradictory"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2022
Din Thomas is confused by Jake Paul’s recent rant aimed at Kamaru Usman and Luke Rockhold. Paul, a YouTuber turned pro boxer, has claimed to be on the side of MMA fighters when it comes to pay during his feud with UFC President Dana White. On the flip side, however, many have criticized Paul for ragging on Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa after their three-round war at UFC 278.
Din Thomas perplexed by the sympathy MMA Twitter has shown Colby Covington: “You would have thought Jorge Masvidal ran up on Stephen Thompson”
Susan Cox - March 25, 2022
Din Thomas is sharing his thoughts about MMA fans sympathizing with Colby Covington after the altercation with Jorge Masvidal in Miami. ‘Chaos’ has been well known for his trash talk which he aims at several fighters in the UFC, especially when coming up on a scheduled fight.
Colby Covington roasts Din Thomas during live UFC interview (Video)
Josh Evanoff - January 21, 2022
Colby Covington has seemingly made it known that anyone can be on the wrong end of his roasts. Covington was on ESPN to promote his upcoming UFC 272 main event showdown against Jorge Masvidal. During his appearance, he was interviewed by former UFC lightweight, and current MMA analyst Din Thomas.
Din Thomas calls “foul play” on Nick Diaz’s late weight change for Robbie Lawler rematch at UFC 266
Harry Kettle - September 24, 2021
Din Thomas has called out Nick Diaz for requesting a swap from welterweight to middleweight just days before his fight against Robbie Lawler. It was reported earlier in the week that Diaz, who has been known to make waves during fight week before, had asked the UFC to change his fight versus Lawler from 170 pounds to 185 pounds. It appears as if Lawler obliged, meaning the change was confirmed for UFC 266.
Din Thomas on Conor McGregor: "When things get a little tough for him, he kind of gives up"
Drake Riggs - January 20, 2021
Conor McGregor has his work cut out for him vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. And if things get tough, Din Thomas sees the Irishman folding. From 2001 to 2020, the 26-9 former UFC vet in Thomas was a mainstay at American Top Team out of South Florida. In that time, he worked with several of the sport’s best fighters — including Poirier.
Video | Matt Serra has verbal spat with Diego Sanchez's coach Joshua Fabia
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra had an interesting run-in with Diego Sanchez’s coach Joshua Fabia this week. Fabia’s pupil, former UFC title challenger Diego Sanchez (31-12 MMA), is set to return to action at tomorrow night’s highly anticipated UFC 253 event. ‘The Nightmare’ is slated to square off with Jake Matthews in a welterweight bout on the preliminary card of Saturday’s pay-per-view event.
Din Thomas goes in-depth on his departure from American Top Team
Mike Pendleton - March 26, 2020
Din Thomas has been a coaching staple at American Top Team and has gotten most of his notoriety through his work with former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Thomas and Woodley have worked together for years and climbed up to championship heights back in 2016. They’ve stuck with each other throughout their journey. Thomas has worked with other fighters during his time at American Top Team but last week it was reported that he was parting ways with the team.
Din Thomas on next move for Tyron Woodley: 'We want Colby,' but Edwards fight possible
Mike Pendleton - March 25, 2020
After having his fight against Leon Edwards postponed, former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley had other potential opponents willing to step in on short-notice for a fight. Unfortunately, none materialized, as the UFC officially postponed the UFC London event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With Colby Covington and Gilbert Burns both throwing their names into the hat to face Woodley, it seemed as though the former champion has moved on from Leon Edwards and shifted focus to facing Covington as the two have a long-standing rivalry between them.
Coach Din Thomas leaves American Top Team
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2020
Din Thomas, a long-serving coach at American Top Team in South Florida, has parted ways with the world famous MMA gym. Thomas announced his departure, which he says was amicable, to MMA Fighting. The long-time coach says he now plans to train fighters as a head coach.
Video | Din Thomas impersonates Stephen A Smith, tells Joe Rogan he can "catch these hands"
Chris Taylor - February 8, 2020
Din Thomas has released another video in which he impersonates Stephen A Smith, this in light of the ESPN analysts ongoing feud with Joe Rogan. The UFC commentator, Rogan, had taken issue with some of the comments made by Smith following Conor McGregor’s TKO victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
EXCLUSIVE | Din Thomas discusses Tyron Woodley's plans for 2019
Mike Pendleton - January 22, 2019
Current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley seems to have a planned scheduled for 2019, including his next title defense against Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 on March 2 in Las Vegas. While many expected Woodley’s next title defense to come against bitter rival Colby Covington, the champion accepted Usman without hesitation. Although he still plans on fighting Covington, Woodley has bigger plans for 2019 and that includes a run at the middleweight championship.
EXCLUSIVE| Din Thomas opens up on training Greg Hardy: 'I know he can become a UFC champion'
Mike Pendleton - January 18, 2019
Greg Hardy will be making his promotional debut at UFC Brooklyn on Saturday, when he takes on Allen Crowder in the ESPN+ co-main event. The placement of Hardy on the card has drawn plenty of criticism from plenty of people not only cause of Hardy’s past but also because Rachael Ostovich is on the card as well. Hardy, well-known as former defensive end superstar in the NFL, had his career cut short due to domestic violence allegations which will be the dark cloud that follows him every single day throughout his career.
Coach Din Thomas breaks down the 'four categories' of mixed martial artist
Tom Taylor - January 10, 2019
Speaking on the latest edition of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show, American Top Team coach Din Thomas detailed what he calls the ‘four categories’ of mixed martial artist. He says that, as a coach, it’s important for him to identify which category each fighter falls into in order to train them effectively.
Din Thomas and Joe Rogan discuss the importance of telling fighters when to retire
Tom Taylor - January 9, 2019
Din Thomas, one of the coaches at American Top Team, and a former fighter himself, says he has no problem telling his fighters when it’s time to hang up the gloves. Thomas opened up on the topic in a conversation with Joe Rogan on the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show.
EXCLUSIVE | Din Thomas says if there's anyone who can beat Cris Cyborg, it's Amanda Nunes
Mike Pendleton - December 29, 2018
If anyone knows Amanda Nunes, it’s her friend Din Thomas, who coaches at American Top Team. Din Thomas isn’t afraid to be honest with his fighters and he doesn’t sugarcoat things when breaking down and evaluating their matchups and opponents. As Amanda Nunes prepares to face women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, a woman that has been labeled unbeatable throughout her recent career, she finds herself in a role that Thomas says fits her best. That role, as an underdog, is the same one she filled when she headlined UFC 200 against Miesha Tate, when she became champion, and again when she faced UFC Hall Of Famer Ronda Rousey, who Nunes put away in the first minute at UFC 207.