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🚨 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 sport of MMA is heading in the right direction. 🥊 ON TODAY’S SHOW: 😳 King Green and Tommy Gantt talk fights and what’s next 💰 Sean Strickland vs. the UFC over fighter pay 🔥 Are UFC fighters getting paid what they’re really worth? 👀 What needs to change in the sport of MMA? 💥 The biggest issues facing fighters and the future of the fight game 🎙️ Unfiltered takes from Josh Thomson, John Morgan, King Green, and Tommy Gantt IS UFC FIGHTER PAY FINALLY REACHING A BREAKING POINT? The conversation is heating up, and the guys aren’t holding back! 👇 Drop your opinion in the comments! Who’s right in the fighter-pay debate? 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson’s link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more MMA news, fighter interviews, and real talk from inside the fight game! #MMA #UFC #KingGreen #TommyGantt #SeanStrickland #UFCPay #FighterPay #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #WeighingIn

💰 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 criticized his UFC pay and questioned whether staying with the promotion makes sense financially. Meanwhile, Paulo Costa has laid out his options to the UFC over his final contracted fight, including increasing his pay for a five-round bout or releasing him from his contract. 🥊 IN THIS Q&A: 💰 SEAN STRICKLAND vs. THE UFC — why he's speaking out about fighter pay 💥 PAULO COSTA'S ULTIMATUM — pay him more, book his contracted fight, or release him? 🏆 Should UFC champions earn significantly more? 🎙️ Josh Thomson's take on fighter leverage and contract negotiations 💵 How much should top UFC fighters actually be making? 👊 Could more fighters start demanding better deals? 🔥 Your questions, Josh's answers, and unfiltered MMA talk! Is fighter pay becoming a breaking point for UFC stars? And do fighters have enough leverage to force real change? DROP YOUR QUESTIONS AND OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS! WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA, fighter interviews, and combat sports news! #UFC #SeanStrickland #PauloCosta #FighterPay #JoshThomson #MMA #WeighingIn #UFCRoster #CombatSports

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 Camilo vs. Jai Herbert featured in the co-main event. Now it's time to break down what happened and what it all means for the UFC's biggest divisions. 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: 💥 Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan — main-event breakdown ⚔️ Matheus Camilo vs. Jai Herbert 🔥 Loopy Godinez vs. Ketlen Souza 👊 Andre Fili vs. Kai Kamaka III 🚨 The biggest finishes, surprises, and performances 🎙️ Josh Thomson's unfiltered reaction to the night's action 🏆 Who made a statement, and who's next? What was the biggest takeaway from UFC Vegas 122? Which fighters impressed, and who needs to go back to the drawing board? WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA, and combat sports coverage! #UFCVegas122 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #BrendanAllen #ChristianLeroyDuncan #WeighingIn #UFCReaction #CombatSports

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 pressure-fighting style, and what it takes to stay calm in the chaos of the Octagon. He also weighs in on UFC fighter pay, the Paramount deal, whether fight cards are getting weaker, retirement plans, and his investments in real estate and Airbnb properties. Plus, Royval shares who he wants to see win between Van and Kape and which flyweights could be next in line for UFC gold. #BrandonRoyval #UFC #MMA #JoshuaVan #ManelKape #UFCFlyweight #WeighingIn #JoshThomson

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 comes next, Ilia Topuria’s next move, UFC matchmaking, the promotion’s approach to wrestlers and Dagestani fighters, fighter pay and star power, and whether changes to the unified rules could make MMA even more exciting. Matt also gives his unfiltered perspective on where the sport is headed and what he believes needs to change.

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 his wrestling, pressure, striking, and evolving MMA game to put on a show. He also opens up about learning from the Lerone Murphy setback, his win over Patricio Pitbull, wanting the biggest fights, and his journey from elite wrestler to veteran fighter and coach. Pico vs. Keita is scheduled for October 24 in Abu Dhabi. #AaronPico #UFC333 #LoseneKeita #UFC #MMA #WeighingIn #JoshThomson

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, White fired back at the critics, saying the so-called experts “don’t know anything about fighting” and have “no f*ing clue about the fight business.”** But that's not all... 🚂 NATE LANDWEHR JOINS THE SHOW! The always-unfiltered “Train” joins Josh & John to talk UFC 332, his career, the current state of MMA, and what's next for him. Landwehr is currently scheduled to return October 17 against Mandel Nallo. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 💣 Dana White vs. the MMA “experts” 📰 Does the MMA media actually understand the fight business? 🎙️ Josh Thomson & John Morgan react to Dana's comments 🚂 SPECIAL GUEST NATE LANDWEHR! 🥊 Nate's UFC career and what's next 🔥 UFC 332 fallout and the biggest stories coming out of the event 📰 The latest news across UFC, MMA & combat sports 💥 Unfiltered opinions from two veterans of the fight game WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #DanaWhite #UFC #MMA #NateLandwehr #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #WeighingIn #UFC332 #MMAExperts #CombatSports

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. Green immediately protested and later said he wanted to keep fighting. Even UFC CEO Dana White weighed in afterward, saying “Herb’s having a rough f*ing year”** while also defending the decision and noting he had seen worse stoppages. 🥊 PLUS — A SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST! A fighter who competed on the UFC 332 card joins Josh & Big John to give an inside perspective on the night and the latest happenings in MMA! 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🚨 HERB DEAN’S ROUGH YEAR — Is the criticism justified? 🥊 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics — Was the stoppage too early? 👀 What referees should be looking for when a fighter gets dropped repeatedly 🎙️ SPECIAL UFC 332 FIGHTER GUEST joins the show 🏆 Natalia Silva becomes the new UFC Women's Flyweight Champion 💥 The biggest takeaways from UFC 332 📰 The latest news and controversy across combat sports WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #McCarthyMondays #HerbDean #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #JohnMcCarthy #KingGreen #EstebanRibovics #WeighingIn #CombatSports

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 record-setting night of finishes, including nine first-round knockouts. 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 NATALIA SILVA IS CHAMPION! — Silva vs. Wang breakdown 💥 Payton Talbott vs. Deiveson Figueiredo — a massive statement win 🔥 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics 💣 Roberto Soldić's UFC debut 😳 The biggest KOs and finishes from UFC 332 👊 Johnny Walker's heavyweight debut 🎙️ Josh Thomson & Big Angelo give their unfiltered UFC 332 reaction 🏆 What's next for the new champion? Was UFC 332 one of the most action-packed cards of the year? Josh & Big Ang break it ALL down! WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #NataliaSilva #WangCong #JoshThomson #BigAngelo #WeighingIn #UFCRecap #CombatSports

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 matchup. 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for the UFC Flyweight Championship ⚔️ Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott 💥 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics 🔥 Roberto Soldić vs. Khaos Williams 👊 Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov 🚨 Biggest moments, performances & surprises from UFC 332 🎙️ Josh Thomson's unfiltered instant reaction 📰 What UFC 332 means for the fighters and divisions moving forward Was UFC 332 a statement night for the next generation of UFC stars? Let's break it all down! WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #NataliaSilva #WangCong #Figueiredo #PaytonTalbott #WeighingIn #UFCReaction

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 takes on Payton Talbott in the co-main event. The card also features King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics, Roberto Soldić vs. Khaos Williams, and plenty more. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏆 Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong — who leaves Salt Lake City as champion? ⚔️ Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott 💥 King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics 🤖 Roberto Soldić “Robocop” makes his UFC debut 🥊 The latest UFC & MMA news 📰 Breaking down the biggest stories across combat sports 🎙️ Josh Thomson & John Morgan give their unfiltered takes and predictions UFC 332 goes down October 3 in Salt Lake City with the main card beginning at 8 PM ET. WEIGHING IN — THE GREATEST MMA PODCAST IN THE GAME! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV 👍 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more UFC, MMA and combat sports coverage! #UFC332 #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #NataliaSilva #WangCong #Figueiredo #PaytonTalbott #WeighingIn #CombatSports

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 three judges’ scorecards heading into the fifth round — before Rosas Jr. scored a takedown and Barcelos went limp following the sequence. Rosas immediately recognized something was wrong and signaled for the referee to stop the fight. Barcelos was attended to by medical personnel and ultimately taken from the APEX on a stretcher. Josh and Big John take a close look at what happened, the referee’s response, the responsibility of fighters and officials when something goes wrong, and the difficult questions raised by such a frightening ending. ⚠️ WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO BARCELOS? 🥊 ROSAS JR. vs. BARCELOS BREAKDOWN 😳 THE MOMENT BARCELOS WENT UNCONSCIOUS 🚨 DID THE REFEREE REACT FAST ENOUGH? 🎙️ JOSH THOMSON & BIG JOHN McCARTHY BREAK IT DOWN 💥 THE BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM UFC VEGAS 121 This is a serious conversation about one of the most frightening scenes in recent UFC history. 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC reactions, MMA news, fight breakdowns, interviews and unfiltered combat sports discussion from Josh Thomson, Big John McCarthy and the biggest names in MMA. #UFC #UFCVegas121 #RaulRosasJr #RaoniBarcelos #MMA #JoshThomson #JohnMcCarthy #WeighingIn

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 fight announcement, preparing for another dangerous opponent, and what it means to compete on one of the UFC’s biggest cards of the year. Drew Dober has built a reputation for delivering some of the most entertaining fights in MMA — and he’s ready for another opportunity to make a statement at UFC 334. 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC interviews, fight previews, reactions, MMA news and unfiltered conversations with the biggest names in combat sports. #DrewDober #UFC334 #ChrisDuncan #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #MadisonSquareGarden #UFCNews

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 Ruffy, and the shocking 12-second KO loss suffered by Gable Steveson. Van and Pantoja delivered an instant classic, with Van retaining the flyweight championship by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Arman cemented his position as a top lightweight contender with a brutal first-round elbow knockout — making his case for the next title shot impossible to ignore. UFC +1 Josh also takes a closer look at: 🔥 Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 🏆 Is Arman Tsarukyan officially next for the lightweight title? 💥 What went wrong for Gable Steveson? ⚡ Sean Sharaf’s massive upset knockout 🥊 Patricio Pitbull’s impressive UFC performance 📊 The judging, scorecards and biggest UFC 331 controversies 🎙️ What’s next for the biggest winners and losers? All that and more on Weighing In! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC reactions, MMA news, fight breakdowns, interviews and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson and the biggest names in combat sports. #UFC331 #UFC #JoshuaVan #Pantoja #ArmanTsarukyan #GableSteveson #SeanSharaf #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn

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 flyweight title fight, and what Van’s performance means for the future of the division. They also dive into Arman Tsarukyan’s devastating knockout of Mauricio Ruffy and whether Arman has officially secured his place as the next lightweight title challenger. Plus, the biggest shock of the night: 💥 Sean Sharaf KO’d Gable Steveson in just 12 seconds! What went wrong for the highly touted heavyweight prospect? What does this loss mean for Steveson’s future? And how impressive was Sharaf’s stunning upset? 🔥 UFC 331 FALLOUT 🥊 JOSHUA VAN vs. ALEXANDRE PANTOJA 💣 ARMAN TSARUKYAN’S STATEMENT KO ⚡ GABLE STEVESON’S SHOCKING LOSS 🎙️ JOSH THOMSON, JOHN MORGAN & JOSH GROSS 🏆 WHAT’S NEXT FOR UFC 331’S BIGGEST WINNERS? All that and much more on Weighing In! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through Josh Thomson's link: LMNT – Weighing In 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES SPORTS TV Crossing Lines Sports TV Subscribe to Weighing In for UFC reactions, MMA news, fight breakdowns, interviews and unfiltered opinions from Josh Thomson, John Morgan, Josh Gross and the biggest names in combat sports. #UFC331 #UFC #JoshuaVan #Pantoja #ArmanTsarukyan #GableSteveson #SeanSharaf #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #JoshGross #MMA #WeighingIn