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Today on Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by Jimmy Smith for a packed conversation covering UFC 330, Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, and the biggest news happening across MMA.

With UFC 330 just days away, Josh and Jimmy break down the massive welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. Can Garry use his size, length and striking to give Islam problems, or will Islam's wrestling and grappling once again prove to be too much?

The guys also discuss the latest storylines surrounding UFC 330, Garry's recent comments and the growing attention around his matchup with Islam. With Islam looking to extend his incredible winning streak and Garry chasing the biggest win of his career, is an upset actually possible?

Plus, Jimmy Smith brings his unique perspective from years inside the sport as Josh and Jimmy dive into the latest MMA news, fighters, matchups, controversies and everything happening around the UFC.

Who wins Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry? Let us know in the comments!

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Can anyone actually dethrone Islam Makhachev?

UFC 330 is almost here, and on this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by John Morgan to preview one of the biggest UFC cards of the year and debate whether anyone in the UFC can stop the welterweight champion.

Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry headlines UFC 330 in Philadelphia, with Islam putting his welterweight championship on the line against one of the most confident and controversial young contenders in the sport. Makhachev enters the fight riding a 16-fight win streak, while Garry is looking to pull off the biggest victory of his career.

Josh and John break down the matchup from a fighter's and journalist's perspective: Can Garry keep Islam from getting him to the ground? Does Garry have the size, length and striking to give Islam problems? And if Islam gets past Garry, who is realistically capable of dethroning him?

The guys also preview the rest of the UFC 330 card, including the Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson strawweight title fight and the biggest matchups throughout the card.

With Islam continuing to build one of the most impressive championship résumés in MMA, is there anyone left who can actually beat him?

Josh and John give their official UFC 330 predictions, break down the key fights, discuss potential future matchups and answer the biggest questions heading into Saturday night in Philadelphia.

Who are you picking: Islam or Ian Garry? And who do you think is the biggest threat to Islam's reign?

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UFC 330 is almost here, and it's one of the biggest cards of the year!

On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by former UFC fighter Alan Jouban to break down the massive UFC 330 card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry for the UFC welterweight championship.

Can Ian Garry solve the wrestling and grappling of one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history? Will Islam's move to welterweight prove to be just as successful as his lightweight championship run? Josh and Alan break down the styles, strengths, weaknesses and potential game plans for both fighters—and give their official predictions for how this fight plays out.

The guys also break down the Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson strawweight title fight, as well as the rest of a loaded UFC 330 card featuring Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics, Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa, Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus, and more.

With Islam looking to continue his incredible championship run and Garry looking to pull off the biggest win of his career, who leaves Philadelphia as UFC champion?

Josh and Alan give their picks, break down the biggest matchups, discuss the biggest questions surrounding UFC 330, and take a closer look at what could be next for the winners.

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UFC Fight Night delivered a major statement—and the lightweight division may have a new star.

On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by Big Angelo Bodetti to break down the shocking main event between Quillan Salkilld and Mateusz Gamrot.

Salkilld put together a dominant performance against the highly experienced Gamrot, announcing himself as a serious name in the UFC lightweight division. Josh and Angelo break down how the young Australian was able to neutralize Gamrot, where Gamrot struggled, and whether Salkilld is ready to start making a run toward the top of the division.

The guys also recap the biggest fights and performances from the rest of the card, including the fighters who impressed, the biggest disappointments, and who could be next for the night's biggest winners.

Is Quillan Salkilld the next UFC lightweight star? And where does Gamrot go from here?

Let us know what you thought of the fights in the comments!

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UFC Vegas 120 is in the books, and Josh Thomson is LIVE with his instant reaction to tonight's UFC Fight Night action!

Josh breaks down the main event between Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld, along with the biggest performances, finishes, surprises, and talking points from the entire card. The event took place tonight at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas and was headlined by the pivotal lightweight matchup between Gamrot and the surging Salkilld.

Who made the biggest statement tonight? What does the main event result mean for the UFC lightweight division? Which fighters should be getting the biggest opportunities next?

Josh gives you the immediate fighter's perspective on UFC Vegas 120, breaks down the key moments, and answers your questions live.

What was your biggest takeaway from tonight's UFC Fight Night? Drop it in the comments!

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One of the greatest coaches in MMA history joins Weighing In!

Josh Thomson sits down with legendary American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez for an in-depth conversation about building champions, coaching some of the greatest fighters of all time, and the future of MMA.

From the rise of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev to the next generation led by Usman and Umar Nurmagomedov, Javier shares incredible stories from inside AKA, explains his coaching philosophy, and reveals what separates world champions from everyone else.

Whether you're a fighter, coach, or lifelong MMA fan, this interview offers a rare look inside one of the most successful gyms in combat sports history.

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Is Islam Makhachev already the greatest fighter in UFC history?

Tonight on Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by John Morgan for a deep dive into one of the biggest debates in MMA today: Has Islam Makhachev done enough to be considered the GOAT?

The guys break down Islam's championship reign, how his résumé compares to legends like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, and what he still needs to accomplish before his place in history is cemented.

Plus, we're joined by Roman Dolidze for an exclusive interview! Roman discusses his recent performances, the middleweight division, his future in the UFC, potential matchups, and what it will take to earn another run toward championship contention. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the division, the UFC's biggest stars, and some of the hottest topics in MMA.

Whether you're Team Islam or think the GOAT conversation is far from over, this is a discussion every MMA fan won't want to miss.

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Did Dennis Buzukja actually tap... or did the referee stop the fight too soon?

On this episode of McCarthy Monday, Josh Thomson and Big John McCarthy break down one of the most controversial moments from UFC Belgrade—the submission finish between Bogdan Grad and Dennis Buzukja that had the MMA world arguing immediately after the fight. Buzukja insisted he was trying to push Grad's leg away rather than submit, while many fans believed the referee made the correct call based on what he saw in real time.

Using Big John's decades of experience as one of the most respected referees in MMA history, the guys explain:

What legally counts as a tap.

Whether a fighter can "fake tap" or disguise an escape attempt.

How referees are trained to react when they see hand movement during a submission.

Why officials must make split-second decisions to protect fighters.

Josh also gives the fighter's perspective on defending submissions, the instinctive movements fighters make under pressure, and whether there's any practical reason to risk ambiguity in those situations.

If you've ever watched a fight and wondered whether a referee stopped it too early—or whether a fighter was trying to game the system—this episode is for you.

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The UFC's historic debut in Serbia is in the books, and it's time to break down everything that happened!

On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson is joined by Big Angelo Bodetti to recap all the action from UFC Belgrade. The guys react to hometown hero Uroš Medić's explosive first-round finish of Daniel Rodriguez, the stunning knockout by Navajo Stirling over former champion Jan Błachowicz, and the biggest surprises from a card that delivered finish after finish.

Josh and Angelo also discuss Aleksandar Rakić's heavyweight debut, the breakout performances that could shake up multiple divisions, the biggest winners and losers from the night, and what these results mean for the UFC moving forward. Which fighters earned themselves a bigger opportunity, and who has the most to prove after Belgrade?

From technical breakdowns to hot takes and future matchmaking, this is your complete UFC Serbia recap from two of the best minds in MMA.

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UFC Belgrade is in the books, and Josh Thomson is LIVE immediately after the main event with his instant reaction to everything that happened in the UFC's historic first trip to Serbia.

Josh breaks down the main event between Uroš Medić and Daniel Rodriguez, giving his fighter's perspective on the biggest moments, the key turning points, and what the result means for the welterweight division moving forward. He also recaps the night's biggest performances, breakout stars, controversial moments, and the fights everyone will be talking about.

Who made the biggest statement? Who earned the next big opportunity? And what should the UFC do next? Josh answers those questions live while taking fan questions and providing the honest, technical analysis that only a former world champion can deliver.

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