WEIGHING IN

By John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA ShowSports

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August 24 ROBOCOP SHOCKS FLUFFY! Gregory Rodrigues UFC Sacramento REACTION
ROBOCOP JUST SHOCKED FLUFFY HERNANDEZ! 🔥
UFC Sacramento delivered a huge middleweight statement as Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues took out Fluffy Hernandez and completely shook up the division.
On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by Big Ang to break down Robocop's massive victory, the biggest moments of the fight, and what this performance means for Gregory Rodrigues moving forward.
Did Robocop just earn himself a major fight in the middleweight division? What's next for Gregory Rodrigues after this huge win? And where does Fluffy Hernandez go from here after suffering a tough setback?
Josh and Big Ang also break down the biggest fights, performances and storylines from UFC Sacramento, including what could be next for the winners and losers of the card.
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1 hr 59 min
August 24 UFC FIGHT NIGHT REACTION! Josh Thomson Breaks It All Down
UFC Fight Night is in the books, and Josh Thomson is breaking it all down!
Josh gives his instant reaction to tonight's UFC Fight Night main event, breaking down the biggest moments, performances, surprises and controversies from the card.
What did we learn from tonight's fights? Who separated themselves from the pack? And which fighters could be next for a major opportunity?
Josh also looks ahead at the UFC's evolving rankings and title picture, giving his take on what should happen next for the biggest names coming out of tonight's event.
🔥 BIG FIGHTS. BIG OPINIONS. NO FILTER.
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43 min
August 21 Darren Till Wants BACK in the UFC! Yoel Romero Beef, Paddy Pimblett & What's Next
Darren Till is NOT done fighting.
On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson sits down with Darren Till for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his time away from the UFC, his transition into boxing, and his desire to make his return to MMA.
Till opens up about Yoel Romero, including whether there is actually real bad blood between the two, and whether we'd ever see them run it back in MMA.
He also talks about his relationship with Dana White and the UFC, what changed after leaving the organization, and why he's found a renewed love for fighting.
The conversation covers Mike Perry, Paddy Pimblett's rise and star power, Bo Nickal, Sean Strickland, Nassourdine Imavov and Joe Pyfer, as well as potential matchups in the UFC, PFL and MVP.
Till also discusses the possibility of facing some of the next generation of fighters, plus the crossover world involving Jake Paul, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.
What do you think is next for Darren Till? Should the UFC bring him back—and who should he fight?
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0:00 Opening
2:40 Is There Real Beef With Yoel?
6:27 Till’s Transition From MMA to Boxing
10:48 Darren Till Wants to Return to MMA
11:34 Paddy Pimblett’s Rise & Star Power
13:38 Bo Nickal & Sean Strickland
17:31 Jake Paul, Nate Diaz & Mike Perry
19 min
August 19 Reinier de Ridder to Roman Dolidze: "F*** HIM!"
Former two-division world champion Reinier "RDR" de Ridder joins Josh Thomson and Big Angelo Bodetti on Weighing In for an in-depth conversation about his move to the UFC light heavyweight division, his training at American Top Team, and what's next in his pursuit of UFC gold.
RDR explains why he made the jump from middleweight to 205 pounds, how much better he feels without the brutal weight cut, and why he believes the move will unlock the best version of himself. He also previews his upcoming matchup with Roman Dolidze, shares the type of finish he's expecting, and discusses the opponents he wants after a statement victory.
The conversation also dives into:
Why elite grapplers sometimes struggle to transition into MMA.
His thoughts on UFC BJJ, RAF Wrestling, and competing outside the Octagon.
Why he believes Arman Tsarukyan should stay active instead of waiting for a title shot.
Training alongside Mike Brown, King Mo, and the stacked room at American Top Team after leaving Kill Cliff FC.
The differences between ATT and Kill Cliff, and why the change has revitalized his career.
His candid thoughts on ONE Championship, why he's happy to be in the UFC, and why fighters still contact him for advice on leaving the promotion.
Why Jiří Procházka's unconventional training methods aren't for him.
His prediction for the Roman Dolidze fight and what fans can expect inside the Octagon.
It's an honest, insightful interview with one of the UFC's most dangerous submission specialists as he prepares for the next chapter of his career.
Do you think Reinier de Ridder can become a UFC champion at light heavyweight? Let us know in the comments!
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34 min
August 18 What's Next for Ian Garry? Should Islam Retire?
UFC 330 is in the books—and now the biggest question is: WHAT'S NEXT?
On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson and John Morgan break down the fallout from Islam Makhachev's victory over Ian Machado Garry and what the result means for both fighters moving forward.
After another massive win, Islam continues to build one of the most impressive résumés in UFC history. But with another elite challenger defeated, is there anyone left who can realistically stop him? And should Islam continue chasing more championships—or has he already done enough to consider walking away?
The guys also take a close look at Ian Garry's performance, what he showed against one of the best fighters in the world, where he needs to improve, and who should be next for Garry as he looks to work his way back toward another title opportunity.
Plus, Josh and John discuss the biggest takeaways from UFC 330, the welterweight title picture, Islam's growing GOAT case, and what's next for the UFC's biggest stars.
Did Ian Garry do enough to prove he's still a future champion? And how much longer does Islam Makhachev have to fight?
Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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1 hr 45 min
August 17 Is Islam Makhachev the GREATEST EVER? | McCarthy Mondays
Is Islam Makhachev officially entering the UFC's GOAT conversation?
On this episode of McCarthy Monday, Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson break down Islam Makhachev's incredible run and debate where he belongs among the greatest fighters in MMA history.
With 17 straight UFC wins, multiple championship victories and another dominant performance at UFC 330, Islam's résumé is becoming impossible to ignore. But has he done enough to pass legends like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson and Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Big John brings his unique perspective from decades inside the sport while Josh gives the fighter's perspective on what makes Islam so difficult to beat.
The guys also dive into what Islam still needs to accomplish to become the undisputed GOAT, how his legacy compares to the greatest champions we've ever seen, and whether his move to welterweight could ultimately define his career.
Where do you rank Islam Makhachev among the greatest fighters of all time?
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1 hr 49 min
August 17 Islam Survives Garry! UFC 330 Recap with Josh & Angelo
UFC 330 delivered a much tougher fight for Islam Makhachev than many expected—and Josh Thomson and Big Angelo are breaking it all down.
On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by Big Angelo Bodetti for the full UFC 330 recap, including Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, and the biggest performances and talking points from the card.
Islam successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship against Garry by unanimous decision, earning a 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 victory and setting a new UFC record with 17 consecutive wins. But Garry showed serious toughness and gave Islam problems throughout the five-round fight, making this one of the more interesting tests of Makhachev's career.
Josh and Angelo break down how Islam was able to get the job done, what Garry did right, where the challenger can improve, and what this fight means for both men's futures.
The guys also discuss Mackenzie Dern retaining her strawweight title, Jalin Turner's explosive 39-second knockout, Esteban Ribovics stopping veteran Edson Barboza, Neil Magny's comeback win, Jeremiah Wells' incredible submission, and the other standout performances from UFC 330.
Was this a dominant Islam performance—or did Ian Garry prove he's closer to championship level than anyone expected?
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1 hr 47 min
August 17 Islam vs Garry SHOCKER! Josh Thomson's UFC 330 Reaction
UFC 330 is in the books—and Josh Thomson is LIVE with his instant reaction to one of the biggest fights of the year!
Josh breaks down Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, the massive welterweight championship main event, and gives his immediate fighter's perspective on everything that went down in Philadelphia.
After all the buildup, predictions and debate about whether Ian Garry could become the man to finally derail Islam Makhachev, what did we learn about both fighters tonight? Josh breaks down the key moments, the strategy, the biggest adjustments and what the result means for the UFC welterweight division.
Josh also reacts to the rest of the UFC 330 card, including Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, the biggest performances, surprising results and which fighters may have positioned themselves for major opportunities next.
Was this the performance we expected from Islam? Did Ian Garry live up to the moment? And what's next for both men?
Drop your thoughts on UFC 330 in the comments and let Josh know who you want to see next!
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38 min
August 14 Khabib and Islam's Relationship | Josh Thomson Explains
This is a different kind of episode of Weighing In as Josh Thomson sits down with longtime channel member Alejandro Gutierrez for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about MMA, the UFC, fighting, training, and what it's really like behind the scenes of the sport.
Josh and Alejandro debate one of the biggest questions in the lightweight division: Who was the better fighter—Khabib Nurmagomedov or Islam Makhachev?
They also talk about the growing problem of keyboard warriors and fans disrespecting fighters online, why Josh believes Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry could potentially turn into a boring fight, and what made Khabib's dominance so special—including the incredible submission of Justin Gaethje.
The conversation goes beyond fight predictions, with Josh opening up about his sponsorship experiences, training with Cain Velasquez, and some of the lessons that shaped the fighters we know today.
Plus, the guys discuss Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Dana White's Contender Series, and the legendary work ethic instilled by Khabib's father.
This is what Weighing In Membership is all about—giving the members who support the channel an opportunity to sit down with Josh, have real conversations, debate MMA and ask the questions they want answered.
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43 min
August 13 UFC Welterweight Uros Medic is INSPIRED by Justin Gaethje
Josh Thomson sits down with UFC welterweight Uros Medic for a wide-ranging conversation about his explosive 30-second finish over D-Rod, fighting in front of his home crowd, the fighters who inspire him, potential future matchups, and much more.
Medic opens up about the emotion of fighting in front of his hometown fans, why Justin Gaethje is one of his biggest inspirations, and why he's calling for fights with Leon Edwards, Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena.
The conversation takes some unexpected turns too—including whether Medic could find himself snowboarding with Jorge Masvidal!
Josh and Medic also look ahead to Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and discuss whether Ilia Topuria can bounce back after his recent setback.
Who should Uros Medic fight next? Let us know in the comments!
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34 min