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Deep Waters

CBS Sports
UFC
Alexander Volkanovski
Petr Yan
MMA
UFC 330
UFC 333
Merab Dvalishvili
Renato Moicano
Jiri Prochazka
Sean Strickland
Khamzat Chimaev
UFC Freedom 250
Islam Makhachev
UFC Serbia
Joshua Van
Pay-Per-View UFC 332
UFC 336
Kayla Harrison
Carlos Ulberg
UFC 328

Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real.Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage.From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits.... more

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The Deep Waters crew is back to break down the latest news in the combat sports world. The boys react to all the action from UFC Fight Night: Moicano-Nolan, update their P4P rankings and preview UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta-Walker. The Boys close o... more

The Deep Waters crew is back to break down the latest news in the combat sports world. The boys react to all the action from UFC 333 before discussing the UFC 336 fight announcements. The crew also takes an early look at UFC 334 before On this day in... more

The Deep Waters crew is back to break down the latest news in the combat sports world. The boys preview and give their picks for UFC 333 before recapping UFC Fight Night Edmonton. PLUS Amanda Nunes joins the crew on set to look ahead to her UFC 334 t... more

The Deep Waters crew is back to break down the latest news in the combat sports world. The boys take an early look at UFC 333 before recapping UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan and previewing UFC Fight Night Edmonton. PLUS Kayla Harrison joins the cre... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Nunes
Former UFC champion and mixed martial artist
UFC
Episode: Amanda Nunes In Studio | UFC 333 Preview & Picks | Malott KOs Buckley | UFC Trivia | Deep Waters
Kayla Harrison
Two-time Olympic judo gold medalist and UFC fighter
Episode: Kayla Harrison In Studio | Early Look At UFC 333 | Allen Subs Duncan | UFC FN Edmonton | Deep Waters
Luis Hernandez
Dana White Contender Series winner, UFC fighter; police officer
UFC / Miami-Dade Police
Episode: UFC 332 Preview I Updated P4P Rankings I Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos Reaction I Deep Waters
Arman Tsarukyan
Fighter from Armenia, upcoming bout on card
Team Alpha Male? (mentioned via ATT context, not explicit)
Episode: Arman Tsarukyan in Studio | Shanghai Recap | Early Look at UFC 331 | UFC Paris Preview | Deep Waters
Anthony Wint
Invited fighter
Contenders Series to UFC main card
Episode: UFC Fight Night Sacramento Recap | Tiering Out Exciting Fighters | Nurmagomedov-Song | Deep Waters
Dustin Poirier
Lightweight contender, recent guest on the show
Poirier Fight Company / NGCI (as mentioned in context)
Episode: UFC 329 Recap: McGregor Done? | Pimblett Dominates & MORE | Dustin Poirier Opens Up | Deep Waters
Rashad Evans
Former UFC light heavyweight champion
UFC / Athlete
Episode: Early Look at McGregor-Holloway | P4P Updates | Kape-Horiguchi Recap | UFC 329 Updates | Fight Announcements | Deep Waters
Jorge Masvidal
Regular guest on the show, participant in discussion
Deep Waters panel
Episode: UFC Freedom 250 Recap: Gaethje Shocks The World | Gane Stops Pereira | Hokit Shines | Deep Waters
Chris Weidman
Fighter; Hall of Fame inductee
UFC
Episode: UFC 328 Recap: Strickland Stuns Chimaev, Van Stops Taira + Weidman to HOF & MORE | Deep Waters

Hosts

Din Thomas
MMA coach, former UFC fighter and analyst
Chris Weidman
Professional mixed martial artist and former UFC middleweight champion
Dustin Poirier
Professional mixed martial artist and former interim UFC lightweight champion
Jorge Masvidal
Professional mixed martial artist and former UFC welterweight title challenger

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • 5* all day everyday

    Best MMA podcast in the game involving former fighters. Masvidal, Poirier, Weidman are legit legends in the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raj 909
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Best MMA Podcast

    So good. This is my favorite MMA podcast of the last few that have been sanctioned by the UFC. Such a perfect balance of candid banter and professionalism. Bravo to these dudes, hilarious listen and very insightful all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan McElmon
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great

    Great show. Always enjoy hearing these guys opinions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josephstat
    United States2 months ago
  • Mics

    Fix the mics, y’all supposed to be a too tier podcast for MMA, Din cuts out all the time, trash.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ChrisQ165
    United States2 months ago
  • Din Thomas has no talent or integrity

    Will never watch/listen anything Din Thomas is a part of. He has no talent or ability to articulate valuable insight. On top of having no talent as a broadcaster, he has no morals or integrity as a human.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Joe1995c
    United States3 months ago

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Some listeners report inconsistent audio, including microphone problems and a host cutting out.
The former-fighter panel is seen as a strong team with genuine chemistry and useful perspectives.
Listeners praise the mix of candid banter, humor and informed MMA analysis.
A few reviews criticize Din Thomas's broadcasting and analysis, while others enjoy the group overall.

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Apple Podcasts
#183
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#196
India/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

UFC 333 Recap | UFC 336 News: Van-Kape & Prates-Morales | Early Look at UFC 334 | Deep Waters
Q: Should there be more weight classes in the UFC?
The panel considers adding divisions but doubts it would stop extreme weight cutting. They discuss weight-cutting rules, rehydration limits and an open-weight event, with opinions divided on tighter regulation.
Kayla Harrison In Studio | Early Look At UFC 333 | Allen Subs Duncan | UFC FN Edmonton | Deep Waters
Q: What excites you most about this fight?
Harrison says the fight is about legacy and testing herself against Amanda Nunes, whom she considers one of the best fighters in the world.
Kayla Harrison In Studio | Early Look At UFC 333 | Allen Subs Duncan | UFC FN Edmonton | Deep Waters
Q: How are you feeling after surgery?
Harrison says the early recovery was physically and mentally difficult, especially after several surgeries in recent years, but she now feels recovered and ready to compete.
Amanda Nunes In Studio | UFC 333 Preview & Picks | Malott KOs Buckley | UFC Trivia | Deep Waters
Q: With all this time off, do you feel like you've evolved as a fighter, as a person?
Nunes said the break let her heal injuries and grow more mature, and she expects to fight less cautiously while enjoying the experience.
Amanda Nunes In Studio | UFC 333 Preview & Picks | Malott KOs Buckley | UFC Trivia | Deep Waters
Q: How did you maintain that level of motivation?
Nunes said she loves training and stays motivated by running her own studio, pushing herself to show up consistently, and seeing reminders of what she has accomplished.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Waters

What is Deep Waters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly live roundtables on UFC and mixed martial arts, led by former fighters and analysts Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal. The hosts break down recent bouts, preview fight cards, debate rankings and matchmaking, and consider what results mean for fighters and divisions. Their analysis draws on experience inside the cage, with personal stories and candid discussion of training, careers and the business of fighting adding perspective beyond the immediate results. Interviews with active and former competitors bring firsthand accounts of preparation, recovery and life in the sport. Audience questions and live-chat contributions help shape the conversation, while trivia and playful debates bring a looser edge to the... more

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Recent guests on Deep Waters include:

1. Amanda Nunes
2. Kayla Harrison
3. Luis Hernandez
4. Arman Tsarukyan
5. Anthony Wint
6. Dustin Poirier
7. Rashad Evans
8. Jorge Masvidal

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