Din Thomas on his love for Billie Eilish, why he criticizes fighters, UFC 313 breakdown & more!

Din Thomas joins Eric and Randy to discuss mentality around coaching, why fighters deserve more criticism, his love for analyzing fights + more, and we break down UFC 313. It's a hilarious, inspiring, emotional all new episode of Verse Us! Enjoy! 

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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:15 MyBookie.AG our new Sponsor
00:01:54 Guest Introduction
00:02:45 UFC fight night recap; Manel’s Performance
00:05:50 Manel wanting to fight out of south paw
00:06:55 Can Manel’s speed hurt him in the long run
00:09:42 Din talks on noticing Manel’s growth over the last few fights
00:10:57 Who is the better match up for Manel
00:15:15 Manel made his mark on the stage and should sit and wait for the title sho
00:16:23 Din is hard on fighters needing to show up only fighting a few times a year
00:17:49 Other fights on the UFC fight night card
00:19:30 Cody Brundage on his last fight on his card and if he should walk away
00:21:25 Tom Brees and other fighters not wanting to fight
00:23:43 Coaches in MMA being looked down when they are honest about their fig
00:26:14 Coaches in other sports are known to address their players publicly
00:27:20 Eric standing by what he said though the timing was wrong
00:28:35 Fighters need to be clear with their goals and expectations
00:31:20 Being champions is at the fore front of Erics mind
00:33:46 TKO getting into the boxing business
00:35:45 The UFC growing and providing opportunities to so many people
00:37:03 How was Din’s pivot from coaching to becoming an analyst
00:38:42 Din’s insight’s during fights brings a lot of value
00:41:50 How did Dean get into tape study
00:43:28 What does it mean to watch tape
00:45:47 How hard is it for Eric to get his fighters to buy in
00:50:05 Using the entire gym to learn and teach together
00:51:35 Eric’s and Din’s insight and breakdown have tremendous value
00:52:35 Are the next wave of fighters more cerebral in learning
00:54:38 Din only training 2 and a half fighters
00:55:05 Sean Brady vs Leon Edwards
00:57:05 Sean Brady is a hustler and has a different mentality
00:58:09 Who is Gillian Roberts fighting next
00:58:38 Does Din want to work with more fighters
00:59:25 Did Din ever get the itch to come back after retiring
01:01:20 Not everyone is going to be a champion
01:02:10 Does Din still get his gym energy fix
01:05:40 Is Din going to come back to social media and impressions
01:07:08 What sports did Din play growing up
01:08:05 Never quitting on your team is bigger then yourself 
01:10:25 Eric having a 16 year old and her winning dance national’s
01:11:35 It shouldn’t be easy to be great and it takes discipline
01:12:50 Why is it so important to show up for other over yourself
01:14:20 The feeling when a fighter gives everything to their coach and visa versa
01:16:00 Great coaches are truly selfless
01:18:20 UFC 313 breakdown and picks Present
01:19:40 Dan hooker getting injured and pulling from the Justin Gaethje fight
01:22:15 Johnny Walker getting hurt during practice
01:22:35 fighters need to minimize injury risk leading to the fight
01:23:25 Francis being nervous to fight Fury and being smart about extra work
01:24:25 Jalin Turner vs Ignacio Bagamondes
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