Lots of people can talk UFC – it’s fun! But only fighters who’ve stepped inside the Octagon® can really talk UFC. Enter Deep Waters, the new weekly UFC podcast with greats Din Thomas, Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier, and Chris Weidman, now streaming on Paramount+, and on the UFC on Paramount+ YouTube channel.
So, what exactly is Deep Waters? And what separates it from the usual fight coverage? Let’s dive into it.
When and where to watch Deep Waters
Deep Waters drops new episodes weekly on Mondays. You can watch and stream full episodes on Paramount+ with a subscription, and on the UFC on Paramount+ YouTube channel. The podcast premiered on April 13, 2026.
On Paramount+, you can find Deep Waters by searching for it by name, and/or by locating it in the UFC Series section in the UFC Collection.
On the UFC on Paramount+ YouTube channel, you can find full episodes under the Podcasts tab.
Here’s watch info for Deep Waters at a glance:
Deep Waters UFC podcast
- Premiere date: April 13, 2026
- New episodes drop: Weekly on Mondays
- Streaming: Paramount+ and the UFC on Paramount+ YouTube channel.
You can also listen to the audio version of Deep Waters wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
What is Deep Waters about?
Deep Waters is a weekly talk show about all things UFC. Host Din Thomas moderates the lively discussion with Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier, and Chris Weidman. All are MMA greats with distinguished UFC careers.
Recent episodes covered Dana White’s comments about Conor McGregor’s potential UFC return, and recapped UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg.
Who’s on the show?
Here’s a look at the Deep Waters studio lineup:
- Din Thomas (Host) – A longtime coach and UFC analyst, Thomas started his fighting career in the 1990s. He is a UFC 41 Lightweight Tournament Semifinalist who hung up his gloves after a 2013 bout, walking away with a 26-9-0 career record.
- Jorge Masvidal – The American fighter and first BMF title champion, last seen in action at UFC 287, owns a career MMA record of 35-17-0.
- Dustin Poirier – On the main-event card for UFC 318, Poirier won the interim UFC lightweight belt at UFC 236. He’s currently part of a three-way tie for the most UFC Fight of the Night awards in UFC history.
- Chris Weidman – Weidman, whose accolades go back to being an All-American wrestler in college, (16-8-0) is a former UFC middleweight champ who defended his title three times, holding onto it for two and a half years.
Deep Waters and UFC coverage on Paramount+
Paramount+ is the new home of UFC. As of this year, everything on the UFC schedule – all numbered events, UFC Fight Nights, and the much-anticipated UFC at the White House (aka UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje) – streams live and on demand on Paramount+ with a subscription. There is no pay-per-view. And now Deep Waters adds even more depth to the UFC on Paramount+ lineup.
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