WEIGHING IN

John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show
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Tap into the expertise of former MMA world champion Josh "The Punk" Thomson as he brings you PURE MMA.

  1. 2d ago

    Brandon Royval Wants His NEXT Title Shot! UFC Pay, Joshua Van & Manel Kape

    Brandon “Raw Dawg” Royval joins Weighing In for an unfiltered conversation about his path back to a UFC title shot, the flyweight division’s biggest threats, and a potential showdown between Joshua Van and Manel Kape. Royval opens up about fatherhood, recovering from ankle surgery, his unorthodox pressure-fighting style, and what it takes to stay calm in the chaos of the Octagon. He also weighs in on UFC fighter pay, the Paramount deal, whether fight cards are getting weaker, retirement plans, and his investments in real estate and Airbnb properties. Plus, Royval shares who he wants to see win between Van and Kape and which flyweights could be next in line for UFC gold. #BrandonRoyval #UFC #MMA #JoshuaVan #ManelKape #UFCFlyweight #WeighingIn #JoshThomson

    Brandon Royval Wants His NEXT Title Shot! UFC Pay, Joshua Van & Manel Kape

  2. 3d ago

    Matt Brown Says UFC Matchmaking Is BROKEN | Gable Steveson, Ilia & Justin Gaethje

    MMA veteran Matt Brown joins Weighing In for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest issues in the fight game, including his thoughts on Gable Steveson’s UFC debut and why raw talent isn’t enough at the highest level, Justin Gaethje’s future and whether he’s earned the right to choose what comes next, Ilia Topuria’s next move, UFC matchmaking, the promotion’s approach to wrestlers and Dagestani fighters, fighter pay and star power, and whether changes to the unified rules could make MMA even more exciting. Matt also gives his unfiltered perspective on where the sport is headed and what he believes needs to change.

    Matt Brown Says UFC Matchmaking Is BROKEN | Gable Steveson, Ilia & Justin Gaethje

  3. 3d ago

    Aaron Pico Is READY To Turn It Around | Losene Keita Fight Preview

    Aaron Pico joins Weighing In to talk about getting back on the winning side and the mindset heading into his upcoming UFC 333 matchup with Losene Keita. Pico discusses the constant opponent changes he’s dealt with, adapting his training camp, what makes Keita dangerous, and how he plans to use his wrestling, pressure, striking, and evolving MMA game to put on a show. He also opens up about learning from the Lerone Murphy setback, his win over Patricio Pitbull, wanting the biggest fights, and his journey from elite wrestler to veteran fighter and coach. Pico vs. Keita is scheduled for October 24 in Abu Dhabi. #AaronPico #UFC333 #LoseneKeita #UFC #MMA #WeighingIn #JoshThomson

    Aaron Pico Is READY To Turn It Around | Losene Keita Fight Preview

  4. 4d ago

    DANA WHITE CALLS OUT THE “EXPERTS”! JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN + NATE LANDWEHR

    DANA WHITE HAS HAD ENOUGH OF THE “EXPERTS”! 🔥 On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson and John Morgan break down Dana White's explosive comments about the so-called MMA experts and media who criticize UFC cards and the fight business. After UFC 332 delivered a massive night of finishes, White fired back at the critics, saying the so-called experts “don’t know anything about fighting” and have “no f*ing clue about the fight business.”** But that's not all... 🚂 NATE LANDWEHR JOINS THE SHOW! The always-unfiltered “Train” joins Josh & John to talk UFC 332, his career, the current state of MMA, and what's next for him. Landwehr is currently scheduled to return October 17 against Mandel Nallo. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 💣 Dana White vs. the MMA “experts” 📰 Does the MMA media actually understand the fight business? 🎙️ Josh Thomson & John Morgan react to Dana's comments 🚂 SPECIAL GUEST NATE LANDWEHR! 🥊 Nate's UFC career and what's next 🔥 UFC 332 fallout and the biggest stories coming out of the event 📰 The latest news across UFC, MMA & combat sports 💥 Unfiltered opinions from two veterans of the fight game WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #DanaWhite #UFC #MMA #NateLandwehr #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #WeighingIn #UFC332 #MMAExperts #CombatSports

    DANA WHITE CALLS OUT THE “EXPERTS”! JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN + NATE LANDWEHR

  5. 6d ago

    HERB DEAN’S ROUGH YEAR?! BIG JOHN BREAKS DOWN THE UFC 332 STOPPAGE + SPECIAL GUEST

    Is Herb Dean having the roughest stretch of his UFC career? 👀 On this McCarthy Monday, Josh Thomson and Big John McCarthy dive into the controversial King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics stoppage at UFC 332, where Dean waved off the fight after Green was dropped three times in the opening round. Green immediately protested and later said he wanted to keep fighting. Even UFC CEO Dana White weighed in afterward, saying “Herb’s having a rough f*ing year”** while also defending the decision and noting he had seen worse stoppages. 🥊 PLUS — A SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST! A fighter who competed on the UFC 332 card joins Josh & Big John to give an inside perspective on the night and the latest happenings in MMA! 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🚨 HERB DEAN’S ROUGH YEAR — Is the criticism justified? 🥊 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics — Was the stoppage too early? 👀 What referees should be looking for when a fighter gets dropped repeatedly 🎙️ SPECIAL UFC 332 FIGHTER GUEST joins the show 🏆 Natalia Silva becomes the new UFC Women's Flyweight Champion 💥 The biggest takeaways from UFC 332 📰 The latest news and controversy across combat sports WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #McCarthyMondays #HerbDean #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #JohnMcCarthy #KingGreen #EstebanRibovics #WeighingIn #CombatSports

    HERB DEAN’S ROUGH YEAR?! BIG JOHN BREAKS DOWN THE UFC 332 STOPPAGE + SPECIAL GUEST

  6. Oct 5

    SILVA IS THE NEW CHAMP! UFC 332 RECAP + SHOCKING FINISHES | JOSH THOMSON & BIG ANGELO

    UFC 332 DELIVERED! 🔥 Josh Thomson and Big Angelo break down everything that went down in Salt Lake City — including the crowning of a NEW UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion! Natalia Silva defeated Wang Cong by unanimous decision to claim the vacant 125-pound title, while UFC 332 produced a record-setting night of finishes, including nine first-round knockouts. 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 NATALIA SILVA IS CHAMPION! — Silva vs. Wang breakdown 💥 Payton Talbott vs. Deiveson Figueiredo — a massive statement win 🔥 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics 💣 Roberto Soldić's UFC debut 😳 The biggest KOs and finishes from UFC 332 👊 Johnny Walker's heavyweight debut 🎙️ Josh Thomson & Big Angelo give their unfiltered UFC 332 reaction 🏆 What's next for the new champion? Was UFC 332 one of the most action-packed cards of the year? Josh & Big Ang break it ALL down! WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #NataliaSilva #WangCong #JoshThomson #BigAngelo #WeighingIn #UFCRecap #CombatSports

    SILVA IS THE NEW CHAMP! UFC 332 RECAP + SHOCKING FINISHES | JOSH THOMSON & BIG ANGELO

  7. Oct 5

    UFC 332 INSTANT REACTION! SILVA vs WANG TITLE FIGHT + FIGUEIREDO vs TALBOTT | JOSH THOMSON

    UFC 332 is HERE — and Josh Thomson gives his INSTANT REACTION to all the action from Salt Lake City! 🔥 The vacant UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship is on the line as Natalia Silva takes on Wang Cong, while former champion Deiveson Figueiredo battles Payton Talbott in a massive bantamweight matchup. 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for the UFC Flyweight Championship ⚔️ Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott 💥 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics 🔥 Roberto Soldić vs. Khaos Williams 👊 Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov 🚨 Biggest moments, performances & surprises from UFC 332 🎙️ Josh Thomson's unfiltered instant reaction 📰 What UFC 332 means for the fighters and divisions moving forward Was UFC 332 a statement night for the next generation of UFC stars? Let's break it all down! WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #NataliaSilva #WangCong #Figueiredo #PaytonTalbott #WeighingIn #UFCReaction

    UFC 332 INSTANT REACTION! SILVA vs WANG TITLE FIGHT + FIGUEIREDO vs TALBOTT | JOSH THOMSON

  8. Sep 30

    UFC 332 PREVIEW! SILVA vs WANG & THE LATEST MMA NEWS | JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN

    UFC 332 is almost here — and Josh Thomson & MMA Journalist John Morgan break down the entire card, the biggest matchups, and everything happening across the world of combat sports! Natalia Silva and Wang Cong collide for the vacant UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship, while Deiveson Figueiredo takes on Payton Talbott in the co-main event. The card also features King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics, Roberto Soldić vs. Khaos Williams, and plenty more. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong — who leaves Salt Lake City as champion? ⚔️ Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott 💥 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics 🤖 Roberto Soldić “Robocop” makes his UFC debut 🥊 The latest UFC & MMA news 📰 Breaking down the biggest stories across combat sports 🎙️ Josh Thomson & John Morgan give their unfiltered takes and predictions UFC 332 goes down October 3 in Salt Lake City with the main card beginning at 8 PM ET. WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #NataliaSilva #WangCong #Figueiredo #PaytonTalbott #WeighingIn #CombatSports

    UFC 332 PREVIEW! SILVA vs WANG & THE LATEST MMA NEWS | JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN
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    John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
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