Episodes
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🔴 LIVE: MANEL KAPE SAYS JOSHUA VAN IS TOO SLOW! 😳 UFC TITLE FIGHT, TRASH TALK & MORE
🔴 MANEL KAPE JOINS JOSH THOMSON LIVE! “JOSHUA VAN IS TOO SLOW!” 😳 UFC title contender Manel “StarBoy” Kape joins Josh Thomson LIVE on the WEIGHING IN Podcast for a must-watch conversation ahead of his upcoming flyweight championship showdown with Joshua Van! Kape isn't holding back. He believes...
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🚨 PADDY SAYS MOVSAR QUIT?! UFC 333 FALLOUT, DC vs REYES & TIM WELCH FIRES BACK!
🔥 UFC 333 FALLOUT IS JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥 Josh Thomson and John Morgan are back on the WEIGHING IN Podcast to break down the biggest stories, controversies, and matchmaking debates coming out of UFC 333! 🥊 PADDY PIMBLETT SAYS MOVSAR EVLOEV QUIT?! Paddy Pimblett didn't hold back after...
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🚨 BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAKS DOWN SCOTT COKER’S KI MMA RULE CHANGE! | WEIGHING IN
🥊 McCARTHY MONDAY IS HERE! BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAKS DOWN SCOTT COKER'S KI MMA RULE CHANGE! Big John McCarthy joins Josh Thomson on the WEIGHING IN Podcast for another episode of McCarthy Monday, tackling the proposed rule changes involving Scott Coker and KI MMA! What exactly is KI MMA looking…
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VOLK & YAN RETAIN! 😱 UFC 333 RECAP w/ MATT BROWN & BIG ANGELO
🔥 UFC 333 RECAP — VOLK & YAN RETAIN! 🔥 Josh Thomson is back on the WEIGHING IN Podcast with special guests Matt Brown and Angelo Bodetti to break down everything that went down at UFC 333! The guys are diving into the biggest fights, the championship performances, the surprises, and the...
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🚨 VOLK & YAN WIN BIG! UFC 333 RECAP LIVE w/ BEN DAVIS (BEN THE BANE) & JOSH THOMSON 🔥
🔴 WEIGHING IN LIVE: VOLK & YAN WIN BIG AT UFC 333! 🔥 Josh Thomson is LIVE with Ben Davis (Ben the Bane) to break down all the biggest fights, storylines, and takeaways from UFC 333! Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan get their hands raised, but what did we learn from their performances? Who...
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🚨 UFC 333 INSTANT REACTION! JOSH THOMSON BREAKS IT ALL DOWN! 🔥
UFC 333 is HERE, and Josh Thomson is giving his INSTANT REACTION to all the action from Abu Dhabi! 🥊 Two championship fights, a massive trilogy, and a stacked card featuring some of the biggest names in MMA — what did UFC 333 deliver? Former Strikeforce Lightweight World Champion Josh “The Punk”...
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UFC 333 IS STACKED! 😱 VOLKANOVSKI vs EVLOEV + YAN vs MERAB 3! FULL CARD BREAKDOWN
🚨 TWO TITLE FIGHTS. A MASSIVE TRILOGY. UFC 333 COULD BE WILD! Josh Thomson is joined by John Morgan to break down UFC 333! Alexander Volkanovski faces undefeated Movsar Evloev in a huge featherweight title fight, while Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili settle their rivalry in a third showdown for…
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DANA WHITE EXPLAINS WHY FARID BASHARAT WAS CUT?! 😳 FARID FIRES BACK!
🚨 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…
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DAMIAN PINAS: “YOU HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING YET!” 😳 UFC’S NEXT BIG MIDDLEWEIGHT STAR?
Josh Thomson sits down with rising UFC middleweight Damian Pinas, the dangerous finisher making waves inside the Octagon! But according to Pinas, it’s not just knockout power that makes him special — it’s the technique, timing, and skills he says fans haven’t even seen yet. Pinas opens up about…
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HE GOT SLEPT BY A KNEE! 😱 UFC EDMONTON RECAP — BUCKLEY GETS FLATTENED!
😱 THAT KNEE WAS ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL! Josh Thomson and Angelo are breaking down all the action from UFC Edmonton, including the jaw-dropping finish that saw Mike Malott knock out Joaquin Buckley with a devastating second-round knee! The finish sent Buckley crashing to the canvas and instantly…
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UFC EDMONTON INSTANT REACTION! BUCKLEY vs MALOTT SHOCKER?! 😳 | JOSH THOMSON
JOSH THOMSON INSTANT REACTION TO UFC EDMONTON! Did UFC Edmonton deliver the chaos MMA fans were hoping for?! Josh Thomson breaks down the action from UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott, featuring Joaquin Buckley taking on Canada's Mike Malott in the main event. 🥊 IN THIS INSTANT REACTION: 💥...
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KING GREEN & TOMMY GANTT GO OFF! 😳 SEAN STRICKLAND VS UFC OVER PAY?! THE STATE OF MMA IS WILD!
🚨 KING GREEN & TOMMY GANTT JOIN WEIGHING IN — AND NO TOPIC IS OFF LIMITS! Josh Thomson and John Morgan are joined by King Green and Tommy Gantt for a loaded episode of WEIGHING IN! The guys talk fights, the growing controversy surrounding Sean Strickland and UFC fighter pay, and whether the…
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JOSH THOMSON SOUNDS OFF! SEAN STRICKLAND & PAULO COSTA DEMAND MORE UFC MONEY?!
💰 ARE UFC FIGHTERS FINALLY PUSHING BACK ON FIGHTER PAY? Josh Thomson is answering your questions on this special Weighing In Q&A, breaking down the latest fighter-pay drama involving Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa — and what it could mean for the future of the UFC! Sean Strickland has publicly...
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UFC VEGAS 122 INSTANT REACTION! ALLEN vs DUNCAN + CRAZY FINISHES | JOSH THOMSON
DID UFC VEGAS 122 DELIVER! 🔥 Josh Thomson is back with his instant reaction to all the biggest moments, finishes, surprises, and talking points from UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan! Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan headline the card in a crucial middleweight showdown, with Matheus…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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BARCELOS SCARY MOMENT?! 😳 Josh Thomson & Big John React to TERRIFYING UFC Ending
One of the scariest moments we’ve seen inside the UFC cage. 😳 On this episode of McCarthy Mondays, Josh Thomson and Big John McCarthy break down the terrifying ending to the Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos main event at UFC Vegas 121. Barcelos was having a strong fight and was ahead on all…
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Madison Square Garden is STACKED! Drew Dober Previews the Card, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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...
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UFC 331 CHANGED EVERYTHING! Van-Pantoja WAR, Arman’s Next & Gable Steveson KO’d
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...
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UFC 331 JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING! GABLE STEVESON KO’d, ARMAN’S TITLE SHOT & VAN’S WAR
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...
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VAN vs PANTOJA WAR, GABLE STEVESON KO’D IN 12 SECONDS! ARMAN’S STATEMENT WIN
UFC 331 DELIVERED CHAOS — AND JOSH THOMSON BREAKS IT ALL DOWN! 🔥 Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja delivered an absolute classic in the UFC 331 main event, with Van retaining his flyweight championship after a wild, back-and-forth battle. Van officially secured the unanimous decision victory and...
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JOSH THOMSON REACTS TO UFC 331! 😱 VAN, PANTOJA, ARMAN, RUFFY & MORE
UFC 331 is in the books — and MMA legend Josh Thomson is breaking it all down! 🔥 Josh gives his instant reaction to a stacked night of fights from Los Angeles, including the highly anticipated flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja 2, plus the explosive lightweight...
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KI MMA WILL CHANGE MMA?! Rich Chou Reveals the 2027 Vision
KI MMA IS OFFICIALLY HERE — AND WEIGHING IN GOES INSIDE THE VISION FOR 2027! 🔥 Josh Thomson and MMA Journalist of the Year John Morgan are joined by Rich Chou, one of the key figures behind the launch of Ki MMA, for an in-depth conversation about the promotion's vision for the future of MMA.…
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Big John McCarthy Breaks Down Ki MMA’S Tournament Rules!
Scott Coker is bringing old-school MMA back — but how will the new KI MMA tournament rules actually work with the semi-finals and finals in the same night? Josh Thomson is joined by Big John McCarthy to break down the brand-new KI MMA tournament format, including the rules, tournament structure…
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Scott Coker's NEW Ki MMA, UFC 331 Card Breakdown | JOSH THOMSON & JOHN MORGAN
Josh Thomson is joined by John Morgan to break down everything happening in the fight world right now. 🥊 UFC 331 PREVIEW The guys break down this weekend's UFC 331 card, including Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, and the latest changes...
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GARCIA KOs BENN! UFC NOCHE WAS CRAZY! | JOSH THOMSON & BIG ANGELO REACT
Josh Thomson and Big Angelo are back to recap a HUGE night in combat sports! 🔥 The guys break down UFC Noche, including Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado, Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales, Alexa Grasso vs. Manon Fiorot and the biggest performances and moments from the card. Then it's time for a BONUS...
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JOSH THOMSON REACTS TO RYAN GARCIA vs CONOR BENN! 😱
RYAN GARCIA vs CONOR BENN IS OVER — and Josh Thomson has his instant reaction! 🥊🔥 Josh breaks down one of the biggest boxing fights of the year as Ryan Garcia puts his WBC Welterweight Championship on the line against Conor Benn in Las Vegas. The fight was a massive clash between two of…
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JOSH THOMSON REACTS TO UFC NOCHE! 😱 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!
UFC Noche is DONE — and Josh Thomson is breaking it all down immediately! 🔥 Josh gives his instant reaction to the action from UFC Noche, including the main event between Jean Silva and Jose Miguel Delgado, Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales, Alexa Grasso vs. Manon Fiorot, and all the biggest...
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DOES JOSH HOKIT HAVE A POINT? + UFC NOCHE PREVIEW
Josh Thomson is joined by John Morgan — former MMA Journalist of the Year — to break down the biggest stories in MMA! 🥊🔥 Does Josh Hokit have a point? The guys dive into the latest controversy and debate whether the fighters involved have a legitimate case to make. Plus, Josh and John preview…
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🔥 PARNASSE DESTROYS HOOKER! UFC PARIS RECAP
Salahdine Parnasse has ARRIVED in the UFC! 🇫🇷🔥 In his highly anticipated UFC debut, Parnasse absolutely stunned Dan Hooker with a devastating first-round TKO at UFC Paris, stopping “The Hangman” in just 2:35. Josh Thomson breaks down Parnasse’s incredible debut, the finish, Hooker’s…
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PARNASSE SHOCKS DAN HOOKER!
UFC Paris is in the books, and Josh Thomson is LIVE with his instant reaction to Dan Hooker vs. Oumar Sy? Wait—Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse and the entire UFC Paris main card! Josh breaks down Salahdine Parnasse's UFC debut, how he looked against Dan Hooker, and what this performance means…
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JAVID BASHARAT & RONALD HUMPHREY GO OFF! UFC, PFL & THE FUTURE OF MMA
Javid Basharat, Ronald Humphrey, and Carli Judice join Weighing In! 🔥 Javid Basharat opens the show after making his PFL debut, discussing his successful transition from the UFC, why he left the promotion despite winning his final fight, fighter leverage, weight misses, the future of the PFL…
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DREW DOBER CALLS OUT MICHAEL CHANDLER! “I WANT THAT FIGHT” 🔥
Drew Dober joins Weighing In to talk about the fight he wants next — Michael Chandler! 🥊🔥 Dober breaks down why he wants the matchup, where it could happen, and his pursuit of the BMF title. Josh Thomson and Drew also dive into the biggest stories in MMA, including the year of major upsets…
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Javier Mendez Addresses Usman Jumping into the Cage
Javier opens up about everything surrounding the Nurmagomedov team after a wild few weeks in the UFC. Javier gives his perspective on Islam’s historic UFC 330 win over Ian Machado Garry, why he believes Garry presented one of Islam’s toughest challenges, and what could be next for the…
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UFC PARIS PREVIEW + SHANGHAI FALLOUT!
John Morgan and Josh Thomson are LIVE on Weighing In — with special guest Dalton Rosta! The guys break down this weekend’s UFC Paris main event between Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse, plus all the biggest MMA news from around the sport. Then we dive into the fallout from UFC Shanghai, where…
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SONG YADONG SHOCKS UMAR! UFC SHANGHAI RECAP
UFC Shanghai delivered a MASSIVE upset! Song Yadong KO’d Umar Nurmagomedov, putting himself firmly into the bantamweight title conversation. Josh Thomson breaks down the shocking main event, Umar’s loss, Song’s incredible performance, and what could be next for both fighters. Plus, we recap the...
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SONG UPSETS UMAR!!!! SONG NEXT FOR TITLE SHOT?
On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson breaks down the massive bantamweight showdown between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong in Shanghai. Umar enters as the No. 3-ranked bantamweight and former title challenger, while Song is ranked No. 6 and fighting in front of his home crowd. The UFC…
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Is Umar Under Pressure to Become Champion?
Is Umar Nurmagomedov feeling the pressure of carrying one of the biggest names in MMA? On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson and the crew dive into the expectations surrounding Umar Nurmagomedov as he continues his pursuit of UFC gold. The Nurmagomedov name carries enormous weight in MMA....
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Fighters FINED for Celebrating?! Big John on the NSAC “RIDICULOUS” Rule
On this episode of McCarthy Monday, Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson break down the Nevada State Athletic Commission's crackdown on UFC fighters climbing or leaving the cage after their victories. Following UFC 329, Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson are facing disciplinary…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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