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Jason Herzog stepped in to stop the fight—and got caught in the chaos. Did Johnny Walker have time to stop throwing? Former MMA world champion Josh Thomson and legendary referee “Big” John McCarthy break down the finish of Walker vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta, the referee’s responsibility, and when a fighter must stop. Plus, a full UFC 334 preview: 🥊 Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit — who dictates the heavyweight title fight? 🏆 Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes — who leaves with the belt? 🔥 Key matchups, upset picks, and fights you shouldn’t overlook. Should Walker face consequences, or was this an unavoidable part of the stoppage? Give us your take—and your title fight picks—in the comments. Subscribe to Weighing In for fighter insight, honest debate, and Big John’s breakdowns of MMA’s toughest calls. #UFC334 #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #JohnMcCarthy #JohnnyWalker

Josh Thomson discusses the controversy behind the Dan Miragliotta situation where he stood up Moicano in a dominant position. What are your thoughts on this issue? Comment below. Follow Josh on X/Instagram @therealpunk

UFC middleweight Abus Magomedov joins WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson for an in-depth conversation about his UFC journey, recent first-round submission victories, and the matchups he's targeting next! Abus discusses his desire to fight Robert Whittaker, why he wants another opportunity against Khamzat Borralho, and the lessons he learned from his losses to Joe Pyfer and Sean Strickland. He also opens up about the incredible journey that brought him from Dagestan to Germany and eventually the UFC, including FIVE denied U.S. visas that nearly derailed his dream of fighting in the Octagon. From training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand to competing in Germany's wrestling Bundesliga, Abus explains how he's evolved as a fighter and why he believes he's entering the prime of his career. 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more exclusive fighter interviews, MMA news, fight breakdowns and unfiltered conversations. WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson & John Morgan #AbusMagomedov #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #KhamzatBorralho #RobertWhittaker #JoePyfer #Dagestan

UFC middleweight Abus Magomedov joins WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson for an in-depth conversation about his UFC journey, recent first-round submission victories, and the matchups he's targeting next! Abus discusses his desire to fight Robert Whittaker, why he wants another opportunity against Khamzat Borralho, and the lessons he learned from his losses to Joe Pyfer and Sean Strickland. He also opens up about the incredible journey that brought him from Dagestan to Germany and eventually the UFC, including FIVE denied U.S. visas that nearly derailed his dream of fighting in the Octagon. From training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand to competing in Germany's wrestling Bundesliga, Abus explains how he's evolved as a fighter and why he believes he's entering the prime of his career. 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more exclusive fighter interviews, MMA news, fight breakdowns and unfiltered conversations. WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson & John Morgan #AbusMagomedov #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #KhamzatBorralho #RobertWhittaker #JoePyfer #Dagestan

Former UFC title challenger Jessica Penne joins Josh Thomson on WEIGHING IN for a candid and personal conversation about her MMA career, the difficult decision to retire, mental health, life outside the Octagon, and what comes next! Jessica opens up about the struggles fighters face behind the scenes, how her experience on The Ultimate Fighter exposed some underlying challenges, and why finding the right training environment and support system can make all the difference. She also talks about her hilarious friendship with Angela Hill, their comedy content, life with her Belgian Malinois dogs and horses, and her transition into the next chapter of her life. And there's more! Jessica shares her perspective on real estate investing, rental properties, Airbnb, and why fighters should think about building wealth outside of fighting. 👇 LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: What should Jessica's next chapter look like? Would you like to see her continue working in MMA through coaching and commentary? 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more exclusive MMA interviews, fighter stories, breaking news and unfiltered conversations. WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson & John Morgan #JessicaPenne #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #AngelaHill #TheUltimateFighter #MentalHealth #MMARetirement

Is Renato Moicano DONE with MMA?! After his controversial TKO loss to Tom Nolan, Moicano says he plans to finish his remaining three UFC fights before walking away from MMA and potentially transitioning to influencer boxing. Is this really the beginning of the end for one of the UFC's most entertaining fighters? Josh Thomson and John Morgan are back on WEIGHING IN to discuss Moicano's future, his comments about knowing when it's time to walk away, and what's next for the Brazilian lightweight. Plus, it's fight week! We're breaking down this Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker, featuring a heavyweight main event with major implications for the division. 🔥 ON THIS EPISODE: Is Renato Moicano officially DONE with MMA? Moicano says he has just THREE UFC fights left before retirement. Could influencer boxing be Moicano's next career move? Was the controversial stoppage against Tom Nolan the beginning of the end? Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker – Who wins the heavyweight main event? Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba – Who takes the co-main event? UFC Fight Night predictions, breakdowns and biggest storylines. The latest news and unfiltered opinions from around the MMA world. Who are you picking this weekend? And do you think Moicano will actually walk away from MMA after three more fights? 👇 DROP YOUR PREDICTIONS AND OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS! 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS! WEIGHING IN with Josh Thomson & John Morgan #UFC #MMA #RenatoMoicano #CortesAcosta #JohnnyWalker #TatianaSuarez #VirnaJandiroba #WeighingIn

🚨 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

🔴 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 he's faster, more skilled, and on another level from the reigning champion. Now, Josh Thomson sits down with the man looking to take the UFC flyweight crown to get his perspective straight from the source! 🔥 WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT LIVE: 🥊 “VAN IS TOO SLOW!” — Why Manel Kape believes Joshua Van can't match his speed and striking. 🏆 KAPE VS. JOSHUA VAN — Breaking down the upcoming UFC flyweight title fight. Can Kape become champion? 💥 THE ANDERSON SILVA COMPARISON — Kape has predicted a fight reminiscent of Anderson Silva's legendary performance against Forrest Griffin. Is he serious about that kind of finish? 👀 KYOJI HORIGUCHI VICTORY — How Kape's latest knockout win earned him his shot at UFC gold. 🎯 MANEL KAPE'S CONFIDENCE — What separates him from the rest of the flyweight division, and why does he believe he's the man to beat? 🔥 THE ROAD TO UFC GOLD — What's next for the flyweight division, and what does Kape need to do to leave with the championship? 🎙️ Josh Thomson gets the questions answered in this LIVE interview with one of the most explosive and outspoken contenders in the UFC! 📅 Kape is scheduled to challenge reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van at UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, in Toronto. 👇 JOIN THE LIVE CHAT! Does Manel Kape have what it takes to beat Joshua Van? Is Kape really that much faster than the champion? And who are you picking to win the flyweight title fight? Drop your questions for Manel Kape and your predictions in the live chat! 💧 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 stream, SUBSCRIBE to WEIGHING IN, and turn on notifications so you never miss live fighter interviews, UFC news, fight breakdowns, predictions, and unfiltered MMA conversations! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #ManelKape #JoshuaVan #UFC #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #UFC336 #MMA #UFCInterview #UFCFlyweight #LiveMMA

🔥 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 Alexander Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev in the second round of their UFC 333 title fight. Paddy believes Evloev gave up when he should have kept fighting. Does he have a point, or is he being too harsh on a fighter taking punishment from one of the best in the world? 🔥 DC vs. DOMINICK REYES — THE TWITTER BEEF! Daniel Cormier and Dominick Reyes have been going back and forth on social media. What's behind the tension, and could this lead to an even bigger confrontation? 👀 TIM WELCH CALLS OUT DC! Sean O'Malley's coach, Tim Welch, is questioning Daniel Cormier over his opinions about O'Malley. Why does Welch believe DC has an issue with Sean, and what does this mean for the ongoing debate? 🎯 UFC 333 MATCHMAKING — WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Who deserves the next title shot? Which fighters need a rematch? And what matchups should the UFC make after the latest results? 💥 ON THIS EPISODE: 🥊 Paddy Pimblett's comments about Movsar Evloev 🏆 Alexander Volkanovski's impressive title defense 🔥 Petr Yan's big win and what's next for the bantamweight champion 👀 Daniel Cormier vs. Dominick Reyes 🎙️ Tim Welch's criticism of DC and the Sean O'Malley debate 💣 The biggest winners, losers, and talking points from UFC 333 🎯 Real matchmaking talk: Which fights need to happen next? Josh Thomson and John Morgan bring their experience, opinions, and unfiltered perspectives to the biggest conversations in MMA. 👇 SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS! Did Movsar Evloev quit, or did Volkanovski simply overwhelm him? Do you agree with Paddy Pimblett's assessment? And what do you make of the DC, Dominick Reyes, and Tim Welch drama? Drop your takes below! 💧 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 UFC breakdowns, MMA news, fighter interviews, matchmaking debates, and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson and the crew! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #UFC333 #UFC #WeighingIn #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #PaddyPimblett #MovsarEvloev #AlexanderVolkanovski #DanielCormier #DominickReyes #TimWelch #SeanOMalley #MMA

🥊 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 to change, why are these rules being discussed, and what could the changes mean for fighters and the future of combat sports? Big John brings his decades of experience as one of MMA's most respected referees to break down the rules, explain the potential implications, and give his perspective on how the sport should move forward. 🔥 ON THIS EPISODE OF McCARTHY MONDAY: 🥊 SCOTT COKER'S KI MMA RULE CHANGE — Breaking down the requested changes and the reasoning behind them. ⚖️ BIG JOHN EXPLAINS THE RULES — What the proposed changes could mean for fighters, referees, and competition. ❌ WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE? — Examining the current rules and the issues driving the discussion. ✅ THE KI MMA DEBATE — Could these changes improve the competition, or could they create new challenges? 🎙️ JOSH THOMSON & BIG JOHN McCARTHY — Two experienced voices discuss the rules, the controversies, and the future of MMA. 💥 This is McCarthy Monday on WEIGHING IN — where we break down the rules, challenge conventional thinking, and get into the details that matter in combat sports! 👇 JOIN THE DISCUSSION! Do you agree with Scott Coker's requested KI MMA rule changes? What rules would you change to make combat sports better for fighters and fans? Leave 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 news, referee breakdowns, rule discussions, fighter interviews, and unfiltered combat sports analysis! 🔥 WEIGHING IN — WHERE MMA GETS REAL. #McCarthyMonday #WeighingIn #BigJohnMcCarthy #JoshThomson #KIMMA #ScottCoker #MMA #MMARules #CombatSports