WEIGHING IN

Tap into the expertise of former MMA world champion Josh "The Punk" Thomson as he brings you PURE MMA.

WEIGHING IN is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts WEIGHING IN, a sports show with 500 episodes published.

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  Reinier de Ridder to Roman Dolidze: "F*** HIM!"

  Aug 19, 202634 min

  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! Stay Hydrated with LMNT This offer may be claimed for LMNT customers, ONLY THROUGH OUR LINK! http://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PXSPXPTQ4J26QW4FP4T5 ️ Watch Crossing Lines Don't miss Crossing Lines, where Josh Thomson breaks down the biggest stories in sports, combat sports, and beyond. https://youtube.com/@crossinglinessportstv?si=Acu-4s5LvAZWesd- Join the Weighing In Membership Become part of the Weighing In community! $1.99/month – Priority fan questions answered live. $4.99/month – Early access to videos, exclusive content, and the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! Follow Weighing In Instagram & X: @weighingin @therealpunk Subscribe for exclusive interviews, live reactions, fight previews, and technical breakdowns from former Strikeforce Lightweight World Champion Josh Thomson and the Weighing In team. #ReinierDeRidder #RDR #UFC #RomanDolidze #AmericanTopTeam #JoshThomson #BigAngelo #WeighingIn #MMA #UFCPodcast #LightHeavyweight

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  What's Next for Ian Garry? Should Islam Retire?

  Aug 18, 20261h 45m

  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! STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through our Weighing In link: Get LMNT Here ️ WATCH CROSSING LINES Check out Crossing Lines Sports TV for more from Josh Thomson and the biggest stories in sports and combat sports. Crossing Lines Sports TV JOIN THE WEIGHING IN MEMBERSHIP $1.99/month — Priority fan questions $4.99/month — Early access + the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! Subscribe and turn on notifications for UFC breakdowns, instant reactions, fighter interviews and the biggest conversations in MMA. #UFC330 #IslamMakhachev #IanGarry #JoshThomson #JohnMorgan #WeighingIn #UFC #MMA #IslamVsGarry

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  Is Islam Makhachev the GREATEST EVER? | McCarthy Mondays

  Aug 17, 20261h 49m

  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? Let us know in the comments! STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT through our exclusive Weighing In link: Get LMNT Here ️ WATCH CROSSING LINES Check out Crossing Lines Sports TV for more from Josh Thomson and the biggest stories in sports and combat sports. Crossing Lines Sports TV JOIN THE WEIGHING IN MEMBERSHIP $1.99/month — Priority fan questions $4.99/month — Early access to videos + the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! FOLLOW WEIGHING IN @weighingin @therealpunk Subscribe and turn on notifications for McCarthy Monday, UFC breakdowns, instant reactions, fighter interviews and the biggest conversations in MMA. #IslamMakhachev #UFC #MMA #McCarthyMonday #JoshThomson #BigJohnMcCarthy #WeighingIn #UFC330 #UFCGOAT #IslamMakhachev

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  Islam Survives Garry! UFC 330 Recap with Josh & Angelo

  Aug 17, 20261h 47m

  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? Drop your thoughts on UFC 330 in the comments! STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT This offer may be claimed for LMNT customers, ONLY THROUGH OUR LINK! Get LMNT Here Josh's Amazon Store ️ WATCH CROSSING LINES Check out Crossing Lines Sports TV for more from Josh Thomson and the biggest stories in sports and combat sports. Crossing Lines Sports TV JOIN THE WEIGHING IN MEMBERSHIP $1.99/month — Priority fan questions $4.99/month — Early access to videos + the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! FOLLOW WEIGHING IN @weighingin @therealpunk Subscribe and turn on notifications for UFC recaps, instant reactions, fighter interviews and the biggest conversations in MMA. #UFC330 #IslamMakhachev #IanGarry #JoshThomson #BigAngelo #WeighingIn #UFC #MMA #UFCRecap #IslamVsGarry

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  Islam vs Garry SHOCKER! Josh Thomson's UFC 330 Reaction

  Aug 17, 202638 min

  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! STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT This offer may be claimed for LMNT customers, ONLY THROUGH OUR LINK! Get LMNT Here Josh's Amazon Store ️ WATCH CROSSING LINES Check out Crossing Lines Sports TV for more from Josh Thomson and the biggest stories in sports and combat sports. Crossing Lines Sports TV JOIN THE WEIGHING IN MEMBERSHIP $1.99/month — Priority fan questions $4.99/month — Early access to videos + the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! FOLLOW WEIGHING IN @weighingin @therealpunk Subscribe and turn on notifications for UFC instant reactions, fight recaps, fighter interviews and the biggest conversations in MMA. #UFC330 #IslamMakhachev #IanGarry #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #UFC #MMA #UFCReaction #IslamVsGarry #UFCPhiladelphia

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