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

    🚨 MOICANO ROBBED?! BIG JOHN BREAKS DOWN THE CONTROVERSIAL REFEREE CALL! | McCARTHY MONDAY
    Nov 2 2026
    🚨 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
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    1 ora e 1 min
  • DANA WHITE EXPLAINS WHY FARID BASHARAT WAS CUT?! 😳 FARID FIRES BACK!

    DANA WHITE EXPLAINS WHY FARID BASHARAT WAS CUT?! 😳 FARID FIRES BACK!
    Oct 19 2026
    🚨 16-0. UNDEFEATED IN THE UFC. AND NOW HE’S OUT?! Farid Basharat joins Josh Thomson on WEIGHING IN to respond to Dana White’s comments about why the UFC didn’t re-sign him. After going 7-0 inside the Octagon, Farid is pushing back against the suggestion that he turned down fights or was difficult to work with. 🔥 IN THIS INTERVIEW: 😳 Farid Basharat responds to Dana White’s comments 🥊 Why did the UFC let an undefeated fighter walk? 💥 Farid denies turning down fights 👀 What really happened behind the scenes? 🎙️ Farid sits down with Josh Thomson to tell his side 🤔 What does this say about the UFC and the direction of MMA? HOW DOES A 16-0 FIGHTER GO UNRESIGNED AFTER SEVEN UFC WINS? Hear Farid’s side of the story and decide for yourself. 👇 Do you think the UFC made the right call? Sound off in the comments! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson’s link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more exclusive fighter interviews and unfiltered MMA talk! #FaridBasharat #DanaWhite #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #UFCNews #MMAInterview
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • Aaron Pico Is READY To Turn It Around | Losene Keita Fight Preview

    Aaron Pico Is READY To Turn It Around | Losene Keita Fight Preview
    Oct 8 2026
    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
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    35 min
  • Matt Brown Says UFC Matchmaking Is BROKEN | Gable Steveson, Ilia & Justin Gaethje

    Matt Brown Says UFC Matchmaking Is BROKEN | Gable Steveson, Ilia & Justin Gaethje
    Oct 8 2026
    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.
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    51 min
  • DANA WHITE CALLS OUT THE “EXPERTS”! JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN + NATE LANDWEHR

    DANA WHITE CALLS OUT THE “EXPERTS”! JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN + NATE LANDWEHR
    Oct 7 2026
    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
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    1 ora e 31 min
  • Madison Square Garden is STACKED! Drew Dober Previews the Card, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

    Madison Square Garden is STACKED! Drew Dober Previews the Card, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
    Sep 25 2026
    Drew Dober is BACK — and he’s coming to Madison Square Garden! 🔥 Josh Thomson sits down with UFC lightweight veteran Drew Dober to discuss his newly announced matchup against Chris Duncan at UFC 334, taking place November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. UFC Dober opens up about the fight announcement, preparing for another dangerous opponent, and what it means to compete on one of the UFC’s biggest cards of the year. Drew Dober has built a reputation for delivering some of the most entertaining fights in MMA — and he’s ready for another opportunity to make a statement at UFC 334. 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC interviews, fight previews, reactions, MMA news and unfiltered conversations with the biggest names in combat sports. #DrewDober #UFC334 #ChrisDuncan #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #MadisonSquareGarden #UFCNews
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    37 min
  • UFC 331 JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING! GABLE STEVESON KO’d, ARMAN’S TITLE SHOT & VAN’S WAR

    UFC 331 JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING! GABLE STEVESON KO’d, ARMAN’S TITLE SHOT & VAN’S WAR
    Sep 22 2026
    UFC 331 delivered chaos, controversy and unforgettable moments — and the fallout is here! 🔥 Josh Thomson and John Morgan are joined by special guest Josh Gross to break down everything coming out of UFC 331. The guys discuss Joshua Van’s incredible victory over Alexandre Pantoja, the wild flyweight title fight, and what Van’s performance means for the future of the division. They also dive into Arman Tsarukyan’s devastating knockout of Mauricio Ruffy and whether Arman has officially secured his place as the next lightweight title challenger. Plus, the biggest shock of the night: 💥 Sean Sharaf KO’d Gable Steveson in just 12 seconds! What went wrong for the highly touted heavyweight prospect? What does this loss mean for Steveson’s future? And how impressive was Sharaf’s stunning upset? 🔥 UFC 331 FALLOUT 🥊 JOSHUA VAN vs. ALEXANDRE PANTOJA 💣 ARMAN TSARUKYAN’S STATEMENT KO ⚡ GABLE STEVESON’S SHOCKING LOSS 🎙️ JOSH THOMSON, JOHN MORGAN & JOSH GROSS 🏆 WHAT’S NEXT FOR UFC 331’S BIGGEST WINNERS? All that and much more on Weighing In! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC reactions, MMA news, fight breakdowns, interviews and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson, John Morgan, Josh Gross and the biggest names in combat sports. #UFC331 #UFC #JoshuaVan #Pantoja #ArmanTsarukyan #GableSteveson #SeanSharaf #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #JoshGross #MMA #WeighingIn
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    1 ora e 40 min
  • UFC 331 CHANGED EVERYTHING! Van-Pantoja WAR, Arman’s Next & Gable Steveson KO’d

    UFC 331 CHANGED EVERYTHING! Van-Pantoja WAR, Arman’s Next & Gable Steveson KO’d
    Sep 24 2026
    UFC 331 is still giving us plenty to talk about — and Josh Thomson is here with his final thoughts! 🔥 Josh breaks down the biggest takeaways from an unforgettable UFC 331, including Joshua Van’s thrilling title defense against Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan’s devastating knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, and the shocking 12-second KO loss suffered by Gable Steveson. Van and Pantoja delivered an instant classic, with Van retaining the flyweight championship by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Arman cemented his position as a top lightweight contender with a brutal first-round elbow knockout — making his case for the next title shot impossible to ignore. UFC +1 Josh also takes a closer look at: 🔥 Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 🏆 Is Arman Tsarukyan officially next for the lightweight title? 💥 What went wrong for Gable Steveson? ⚡ Sean Sharaf’s massive upset knockout 🥊 Patricio Pitbull’s impressive UFC performance 📊 The judging, scorecards and biggest UFC 331 controversies 🎙️ What’s next for the biggest winners and losers? All that and more on Weighing In! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC reactions, MMA news, fight breakdowns, interviews and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson and the biggest names in combat sports. #UFC331 #UFC #JoshuaVan #Pantoja #ArmanTsarukyan #GableSteveson #SeanSharaf #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn
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    1 ora e 16 min