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Tap into the expertise of former MMA world champion Josh "The Punk" Thomson as he brings you PURE MMA.

  1. 18h ago

    WHY JESSICA PENNE WALKED AWAY FROM MMA

    Former UFC title challenger Jessica Penne joins Josh Thomson on WEIGHING IN for a candid and personal conversation about her MMA career, the difficult decision to retire, mental health, life outside the Octagon, and what comes next! Jessica opens up about the struggles fighters face behind the scenes, how her experience on The Ultimate Fighter exposed some underlying challenges, and why finding the right training environment and support system can make all the difference. She also talks about her hilarious friendship with Angela Hill, their comedy content, life with her Belgian Malinois dogs and horses, and her transition into the next chapter of her life. And there's more! Jessica shares her perspective on real estate investing, rental properties, Airbnb, and why fighters should think about building wealth outside of fighting. 👇 LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: What should Jessica's next chapter look like? Would you like to see her continue working in MMA through coaching and commentary? 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more exclusive MMA interviews, fighter stories, breaking news and unfiltered conversations. WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson & John Morgan #JessicaPenne #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #AngelaHill #TheUltimateFighter #MentalHealth #MMARetirement

  2. 23h ago

    IS RENATO MOICANO QUITTING MMA?! 😳 Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker Preview | Weighing In

    Is Renato Moicano DONE with MMA?! After his controversial TKO loss to Tom Nolan, Moicano says he plans to finish his remaining three UFC fights before walking away from MMA and potentially transitioning to influencer boxing. Is this really the beginning of the end for one of the UFC's most entertaining fighters? Josh Thomson and John Morgan are back on WEIGHING IN to discuss Moicano's future, his comments about knowing when it's time to walk away, and what's next for the Brazilian lightweight. Plus, it's fight week! We're breaking down this Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker, featuring a heavyweight main event with major implications for the division. 🔥 ON THIS EPISODE: Is Renato Moicano officially DONE with MMA? Moicano says he has just THREE UFC fights left before retirement. Could influencer boxing be Moicano's next career move? Was the controversial stoppage against Tom Nolan the beginning of the end? Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker – Who wins the heavyweight main event? Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba – Who takes the co-main event? UFC Fight Night predictions, breakdowns and biggest storylines. The latest news and unfiltered opinions from around the MMA world. Who are you picking this weekend? And do you think Moicano will actually walk away from MMA after three more fights? 👇 DROP YOUR PREDICTIONS AND OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS! 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS! WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson & John Morgan #UFC #MMA #RenatoMoicano #CortesAcosta #JohnnyWalker #TatianaSuarez #VirnaJandiroba #WeighingIn

    IS RENATO MOICANO QUITTING MMA?! 😳 Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker Preview | Weighing In

  3. 2d ago

    🚨 MOICANO ROBBED?! BIG JOHN BREAKS DOWN THE CONTROVERSIAL REFEREE CALL! | McCARTHY MONDAY

    🚨 DID THE REFEREE COST RENATO MOICANO THE FIGHT?! BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAKS IT DOWN! It's another McCARTHY MONDAY on the WEIGHING IN Podcast! Josh Thomson sits down with legendary MMA referee Big John McCarthy to discuss one of the most controversial officiating decisions we've seen recently. At UFC Vegas 123, Renato Moicano had Tom Nolan's back in the second round when referee Dan Miragliotta suddenly stood the fighters back up. Moments later, Nolan turned the momentum, hurt Moicano, and eventually finished him in the third round. Was this a legitimate referee intervention, or did Miragliotta make a major mistake that changed the course of the fight? And Moicano certainly wasn't holding back afterward, telling the referee exactly what he thought of the decision! 🔥 ON THIS EPISODE OF McCARTHY MONDAY: 🥊 THE CONTROVERSIAL STAND-UP — Why did Dan Miragliotta restart the action while Moicano had Nolan's back? ⚖️ BIG JOHN'S REFEREE BREAKDOWN — Was the intervention justified under the rules? What should a referee be looking for in that position? 😳 DID THE REF CHANGE THE FIGHT? — Nolan took advantage of the reset and eventually scored the TKO. Would the outcome have been different without the stand-up? 🤬 MOICANO'S EXPLOSIVE RESPONSE — "I want him to go f*** himself!" What did Moicano say about Miragliotta, and why is he still taking responsibility for the loss? 🎯 REFEREE ACCOUNTABILITY — Should referees face more scrutiny when their decisions potentially change the momentum of a fight? 🔥 THE BIGGER MMA RULES DEBATE — When should a referee stand fighters up? How much inactivity is acceptable? Where should the line be drawn? 🎙️ Josh Thomson brings the tough questions, and Big John McCarthy brings decades of experience and insight into one of MMA's most controversial jobs. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE! Was Dan Miragliotta wrong to stand Moicano and Nolan up? Did the referee change the outcome of the fight, or should Moicano take full responsibility for not finishing Nolan? And what would YOU have done as the referee? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's Weighing In link: 👉 https://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 SHOP JOSH THOMSON'S AMAZON STORE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk 🥊 SUBSCRIBE TO WEIGHING IN 👉 https://youtube.com/weighingin 📲 FOLLOW JOSH THOMSON 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpunk/ 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications for more McCarthy Monday episodes, MMA rule breakdowns, referee controversies, UFC news, and unfiltered combat sports discussions! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #McCarthyMonday #BigJohnMcCarthy #JoshThomson #RenatoMoicano #DanMiragliotta #UFCVegas123 #UFC #MMA #RefereeControversy #WeighingIn

    🚨 MOICANO ROBBED?! BIG JOHN BREAKS DOWN THE CONTROVERSIAL REFEREE CALL! | McCARTHY MONDAY

  4. 6d ago

    🔴 LIVE: MANEL KAPE SAYS JOSHUA VAN IS TOO SLOW! 😳 UFC TITLE FIGHT, TRASH TALK & MORE

    🔴 MANEL KAPE JOINS JOSH THOMSON LIVE! “JOSHUA VAN IS TOO SLOW!” 😳 UFC title contender Manel “StarBoy” Kape joins Josh Thomson LIVE on the WEIGHING IN Podcast for a must-watch conversation ahead of his upcoming flyweight championship showdown with Joshua Van! Kape isn't holding back. He believes he's faster, more skilled, and on another level from the reigning champion. Now, Josh Thomson sits down with the man looking to take the UFC flyweight crown to get his perspective straight from the source! 🔥 WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT LIVE: 🥊 “VAN IS TOO SLOW!” — Why Manel Kape believes Joshua Van can't match his speed and striking. 🏆 KAPE VS. JOSHUA VAN — Breaking down the upcoming UFC flyweight title fight. Can Kape become champion? 💥 THE ANDERSON SILVA COMPARISON — Kape has predicted a fight reminiscent of Anderson Silva's legendary performance against Forrest Griffin. Is he serious about that kind of finish? 👀 KYOJI HORIGUCHI VICTORY — How Kape's latest knockout win earned him his shot at UFC gold. 🎯 MANEL KAPE'S CONFIDENCE — What separates him from the rest of the flyweight division, and why does he believe he's the man to beat? 🔥 THE ROAD TO UFC GOLD — What's next for the flyweight division, and what does Kape need to do to leave with the championship? 🎙️ Josh Thomson gets the questions answered in this LIVE interview with one of the most explosive and outspoken contenders in the UFC! 📅 Kape is scheduled to challenge reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van at UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, in Toronto. 👇 JOIN THE LIVE CHAT! Does Manel Kape have what it takes to beat Joshua Van? Is Kape really that much faster than the champion? And who are you picking to win the flyweight title fight? Drop your questions for Manel Kape and your predictions in the live chat! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's Weighing In link: 👉 https://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 SHOP JOSH THOMSON'S AMAZON STORE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk 🥊 SUBSCRIBE TO WEIGHING IN 👉 https://youtube.com/weighingin 📲 FOLLOW JOSH THOMSON 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpunk/ 👍 LIKE the stream, SUBSCRIBE to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications so you never miss live fighter interviews, UFC news, fight breakdowns, predictions, and unfiltered MMA conversations! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #ManelKape #JoshuaVan #UFC #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #UFC336 #MMA #UFCInterview #UFCFlyweight #LiveMMA

    🔴 LIVE: MANEL KAPE SAYS JOSHUA VAN IS TOO SLOW! 😳 UFC TITLE FIGHT, TRASH TALK & MORE

  5. Oct 27

    🚨 PADDY SAYS MOVSAR QUIT?! UFC 333 FALLOUT, DC vs REYES & TIM WELCH FIRES BACK!

    🔥 UFC 333 FALLOUT IS JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥 Josh Thomson and John Morgan are back on the WEIGHING IN Podcast to break down the biggest stories, controversies, and matchmaking debates coming out of UFC 333! 🥊 PADDY PIMBLETT SAYS MOVSAR EVLOEV QUIT?! Paddy Pimblett didn't hold back after Alexander Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev in the second round of their UFC 333 title fight. Paddy believes Evloev gave up when he should have kept fighting. Does he have a point, or is he being too harsh on a fighter taking punishment from one of the best in the world? 🔥 DC vs. DOMINICK REYES — THE TWITTER BEEF! Daniel Cormier and Dominick Reyes have been going back and forth on social media. What's behind the tension, and could this lead to an even bigger confrontation? 👀 TIM WELCH CALLS OUT DC! Sean O'Malley's coach, Tim Welch, is questioning Daniel Cormier over his opinions about O'Malley. Why does Welch believe DC has an issue with Sean, and what does this mean for the ongoing debate? 🎯 UFC 333 MATCHMAKING — WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Who deserves the next title shot? Which fighters need a rematch? And what matchups should the UFC make after the latest results? 💥 ON THIS EPISODE: 🥊 Paddy Pimblett's comments about Movsar Evloev 🏆 Alexander Volkanovski's impressive title defense 🔥 Petr Yan's big win and what's next for the bantamweight champion 👀 Daniel Cormier vs. Dominick Reyes 🎙️ Tim Welch's criticism of DC and the Sean O'Malley debate 💣 The biggest winners, losers, and talking points from UFC 333 🎯 Real matchmaking talk: Which fights need to happen next? Josh Thomson and John Morgan bring their experience, opinions, and unfiltered perspectives to the biggest conversations in MMA. 👇 SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS! Did Movsar Evloev quit, or did Volkanovski simply overwhelm him? Do you agree with Paddy Pimblett's assessment? And what do you make of the DC, Dominick Reyes, and Tim Welch drama? Drop your takes below! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's Weighing In link: 👉 https://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 SHOP JOSH THOMSON'S AMAZON STORE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk 🥊 SUBSCRIBE TO WEIGHING IN 👉 https://youtube.com/weighingin 📲 FOLLOW JOSH THOMSON 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpunk/ 👍 Like the video, subscribe to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications for more UFC breakdowns, MMA news, fighter interviews, matchmaking debates, and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson and the crew! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #UFC333 #UFC #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #PaddyPimblett #MovsarEvloev #AlexanderVolkanovski #DanielCormier #DominickReyes #TimWelch #SeanOMalley #MMA

    🚨 PADDY SAYS MOVSAR QUIT?! UFC 333 FALLOUT, DC vs REYES & TIM WELCH FIRES BACK!

  6. Oct 27

    🚨 BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAKS DOWN SCOTT COKER’S KI MMA RULE CHANGE! | WEIGHING IN

    🥊 McCARTHY MONDAY IS HERE! BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAKS DOWN SCOTT COKER'S KI MMA RULE CHANGE! Big John McCarthy joins Josh Thomson on the WEIGHING IN Podcast for another episode of McCarthy Monday, tackling the proposed rule changes involving Scott Coker and KI MMA! What exactly is KI MMA looking to change, why are these rules being discussed, and what could the changes mean for fighters and the future of combat sports? Big John brings his decades of experience as one of MMA's most respected referees to break down the rules, explain the potential implications, and give his perspective on how the sport should move forward. 🔥 ON THIS EPISODE OF McCARTHY MONDAY: 🥊 SCOTT COKER'S KI MMA RULE CHANGE — Breaking down the requested changes and the reasoning behind them. ⚖️ BIG JOHN EXPLAINS THE RULES — What the proposed changes could mean for fighters, referees, and competition. ❌ WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE? — Examining the current rules and the issues driving the discussion. ✅ THE KI MMA DEBATE — Could these changes improve the competition, or could they create new challenges? 🎙️ JOSH THOMSON & BIG JOHN McCARTHY — Two experienced voices discuss the rules, the controversies, and the future of MMA. 💥 This is McCarthy Monday on WEIGHING IN — where we break down the rules, challenge conventional thinking, and get into the details that matter in combat sports! 👇 JOIN THE DISCUSSION! Do you agree with Scott Coker's requested KI MMA rule changes? What rules would you change to make combat sports better for fighters and fans? Leave your thoughts in the comments! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's Weighing In link: 👉 https://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 SHOP JOSH THOMSON'S AMAZON STORE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk 🥊 SUBSCRIBE TO WEIGHING IN 👉 https://youtube.com/weighingin 📲 FOLLOW JOSH THOMSON 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpunk/ 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications for more McCarthy Monday episodes, MMA news, referee breakdowns, rule discussions, fighter interviews, and unfiltered combat sports analysis! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #McCarthyMonday #WeighingIn #BigJohnMcCarthy #JoshThomson #KIMMA #ScottCoker #MMA #MMARules #CombatSports

    🚨 BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAKS DOWN SCOTT COKER’S KI MMA RULE CHANGE! | WEIGHING IN

  7. Oct 26

    VOLK & YAN RETAIN! 😱 UFC 333 RECAP w/ MATT BROWN & BIG ANGELO

    🔥 UFC 333 RECAP — VOLK & YAN RETAIN! 🔥 Josh Thomson is back on the WEIGHING IN Podcast with special guests Matt Brown and Angelo Bodetti to break down everything that went down at UFC 333! The guys are diving into the biggest fights, the championship performances, the surprises, and the controversial moments from a massive night of MMA. Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan retain their titles, but what did we learn from their performances, and what's next for the champions? 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 VOLKANOVSKI RETAINS! — What's next for the featherweight champion? 🔥 PETR YAN RETAINS! — Where does he stand among the best bantamweights in the world? 💥 The biggest winners and losers from UFC 333 👊 Matt Brown's perspective on the fights, performances, and matchups 🎙️ Josh Thomson and Angelo Bodetti break down the biggest talking points 😳 Controversies, surprises, and the moments everyone will be talking about 🔮 What's next for the biggest names coming out of UFC 333? Don't miss this full breakdown with three experienced voices bringing their own perspectives to the biggest stories in MMA! 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Who impressed you the most at UFC 333? Did the champions prove they're still the best in the world? And which fights do you want to see next? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's Weighing In link: 👉 https://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 SHOP JOSH THOMSON'S AMAZON STORE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO WEIGHING IN 👉 YouTube: https://youtube.com/weighingin 📲 FOLLOW JOSH THOMSON 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpunk/ 👍 Like the video, subscribe to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications for more UFC recaps, MMA breakdowns, fighter interviews, fight predictions, and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson and the crew! 🥊 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #UFC333 #UFC #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #MattBrown #MMA #UFCRecap #AlexanderVolkanovski #PetrYan

    VOLK & YAN RETAIN! 😱 UFC 333 RECAP w/ MATT BROWN & BIG ANGELO

  8. Oct 26

    🚨 VOLK & YAN WIN BIG! UFC 333 RECAP LIVE w/ BEN DAVIS (BEN THE BANE) & JOSH THOMSON 🔥

    🔴 WEIGHING IN LIVE: VOLK & YAN WIN BIG AT UFC 333! 🔥 Josh Thomson is LIVE with Ben Davis (Ben the Bane) to break down all the biggest fights, storylines, and takeaways from UFC 333! Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan get their hands raised, but what did we learn from their performances? Who impressed the most, who has the toughest road ahead, and what matchups need to happen next? 🥊 ON TODAY'S LIVE SHOW: 🏆 VOLK WINS BIG! — Breaking down Volkanovski's performance and what's next for the featherweight king. 🔥 YAN GETS IT DONE! — What does this win mean for Petr Yan and the bantamweight division? 💥 The biggest winners and losers from UFC 333 😳 Surprises, controversial moments, and the fights everyone is talking about 🎯 What's next for the biggest names coming out of UFC 333? 🎙️ Josh Thomson and Ben Davis bring their unfiltered takes, debate the biggest moments, and answer YOUR questions LIVE! 👇 JOIN THE LIVE CHAT! Who was your fighter of the night? Which performance impressed you most? And what fights do you want to see next? Drop your questions and opinions in the live chat and be part of the conversation! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's Weighing In link: 👉 https://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 SHOP JOSH THOMSON'S AMAZON STORE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk 🥊 SUBSCRIBE TO WEIGHING IN 👉 https://youtube.com/weighingin 📲 FOLLOW JOSH THOMSON 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpunk/ 👍 Like the stream, subscribe to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications so you never miss UFC recaps, live fight reactions, fighter interviews, predictions, and unfiltered MMA talk! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #UFC333 #UFC #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #BenTheBane #BenDavis #MMA #UFCRecap #Volkanovski #PetrYan #UFCReaction #MMACommunity

    🚨 VOLK & YAN WIN BIG! UFC 333 RECAP LIVE w/ BEN DAVIS (BEN THE BANE) & JOSH THOMSON 🔥
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Tap into the expertise of former MMA world champion Josh "The Punk" Thomson as he brings you PURE MMA.

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  • Creator
    John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    502
  • Rating
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