One of the fastest-rising heavyweights in the UFC joins Weighing In!

On this episode, Josh Thomson sits down with UFC heavyweight contender Valter Walker to discuss his rapid rise through the division, his dominant submission victories, and why fans are starting to take notice of one of the most dangerous grapplers in the sport.

Valter reveals the game plan behind his recent UFC performance, explaining why his coaches wanted him to embrace the leg lock even when he wanted to showcase his striking. He also opens up about being labeled as a "leg lock specialist," why he believes he's far more well-rounded than people realize, and what he wants to prove in his next fight.

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👊 The toughest matchups in the Top 10

🎯 What's next on his road toward a UFC title shot

🇧🇷 Growing up in one of MMA's most accomplished fighting families

If you're a fan of heavyweight MMA, technical fight breakdowns, and in-depth interviews with the sport's biggest rising stars, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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UFC Oklahoma City is in the books, and Josh Thomson is LIVE with his instant reaction to all the biggest moments from tonight's action!

The main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman had major implications for the UFC middleweight title picture, and Josh breaks down what the result means for both former champions and the future of the 185-pound division.

Josh also recaps the rest of the UFC OKC card, discussing the standout performances, biggest surprises, controversial moments, and the fighters who made the strongest case for bigger opportunities moving forward.

Who made the biggest statement? What's next for the winners and losers? And how does tonight's main event reshape the title picture? Josh gives his unfiltered fighter's perspective immediately after the final bell.

Join the LIVE conversation and let us know your biggest takeaway from UFC Oklahoma City!

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Interim PFL Middleweight gold is on the line, and Impa Kasanganay joins Josh Thomson for an in-depth conversation ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Johnny Eblen.

After a controversial first meeting, Impa discusses what went wrong, why this fight will be different, and how moving back to 185 pounds has changed everything. From breaking down his previous loss to explaining why he believes he's the better fighter today, Impa gives an honest look into his preparation for one of the biggest fights of his career.

Josh and Impa also discuss the impact of the PFL and Bellator merger, the tournament format versus the traditional championship model, the challenges of fighting outdoors, three-round versus five-round fight camps, and why this rematch could play out very differently than their first encounter.

If you're a fan of high-level MMA strategy and want to hear directly from one of the top middleweights in the world before fight night, this is an interview you don't want to miss.

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Former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas joins Josh Thomson on Weighing In for an in-depth conversation about her incredible career, her return from injury, chasing another UFC championship, and what's next in the flyweight division.

Rose opens up about life outside the Octagon, the challenges of training camps, overcoming adversity, and the mindset that helped her become one of the greatest female fighters in UFC history. She also reflects on her iconic victories over Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Zhang Weili, discusses potential future opponents, and shares what continues to motivate her as she pursues another world title.

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UFC 329 delivered one of the biggest nights of the year, and now former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver joins Josh Thomson to break down all the biggest storylines coming out of Las Vegas.

The panel reacts to Conor McGregor's injury and what it means for his future, Paddy Pimblett's breakout performance and whether he's ready for the UFC's elite, Mario Bautista's statement win, Brandon Royval's continued rise in the flyweight division, and King Green's performance on one of the biggest cards of the year. They also discuss Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight and whether it could extend his championship aspirations.

The guys also give their thoughts on Gable Steveson's explosive UFC debut after the Olympic gold medalist scored a first-round knockout, and discuss just how high his ceiling could be in the heavyweight division.

Finally, Josh and Jens tackle one of the biggest business questions in MMA: How many people watched UFC 329 on Paramount+? Will the event's viewership rival—or even surpass—the historic UFC White House card? The panel shares its predictions and discusses what the numbers could mean for the UFC's new broadcast era. While official UFC 329 viewership figures have not yet been released, industry speculation has focused on whether the event can approach the White House card's massive audience.

If you love detailed fight analysis, matchmaking, and behind-the-scenes insight from two of MMA's most respected voices, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

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Welcome to McCarthy Mondays on Weighing In!

On this episode, Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson break down all the biggest moments from UFC 329 through the eyes of a referee and a former world champion.

The guys take a deep dive into the controversial early stoppages that had MMA fans debating all weekend. Big John explains exactly what referees are taught to look for, when a fight should be stopped, and whether the officials made the right calls in the night's most talked-about finishes. Several stoppages, including Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III and King Green vs. Terrance McKinney, sparked widespread debate among fans and fighters alike.

Josh and Big John also recap the rest of UFC 329, including the fallout from the main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, the standout performances across the card, the biggest winners and losers, and what the results mean for the UFC moving forward.

If you've ever questioned a referee's decision, wondered why a fight was stopped, or wanted a better understanding of the Unified Rules of MMA, this is the episode you don't want to miss.

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UFC 329 is in the books, and we're breaking down one of the wildest nights of the year!

On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by Angelo to recap every major moment from UFC 329. The guys react to the highly anticipated main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, discuss the shocking outcome, and what it means for both fighters moving forward.

Josh and Angelo also dive into the rest of the card, including the dominant performance by Paddy Pimblett against Benoît Saint Denis, the bantamweight clash between Mario Bautista and Cory Sandhagen, and the biggest winners, losers, surprises, and title implications coming out of International Fight Week.

From technical breakdowns and controversial moments to future matchmaking, Josh and Angelo give their unfiltered fighter's perspective on everything that happened at UFC 329.

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UFC 329 is over, and Josh Thomson is LIVE with his instant reaction immediately following the highly anticipated main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

From the opening bell to the final result, Josh breaks down everything that happened in the main event, what it means for both fighters, and how the outcome reshapes the UFC landscape moving forward.

Josh also recaps the biggest moments from the rest of the UFC 329 main card, discussing the standout performances, potential title implications, surprise moments, and what's next for the night's biggest winners and losers.

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It's fight night!

Join Josh Thomson LIVE as he watches and reacts to the UFC 329 main card, headlined by the long-awaited rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. The main card also features exciting matchups including Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoît Saint Denis, Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista, and more.

Get a fighter's perspective on every round, every finish, every controversial moment, and every scorecard as the action unfolds live. Josh will also answer fan questions throughout the broadcast, discuss strategy, and give his instant reactions to all the biggest moments from UFC 329.

⚠️ This is a live companion watch-along. We are not broadcasting the UFC event. Sync up the fights and watch along with us!

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