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Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson analyze the controversial moments from UFC 329, focusing on early stoppages and referee decisions.

Welcome to McCarthy Mondays on Weighing In! On this episode, Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson break down all the biggest moments from UFC 329 through the eyes of a referee and a former world champion. The guys take a deep dive into the controversial early stoppages that had MMA fans debating all weekend. Big John explains exactly what referees are taught to look for, when a fight should be stopped, and whether the officials made the right calls in the night's most talked-about finishes. Several stoppages, including Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III and King Green vs. Terrance McKinney, sparked widespread debate among fans and fighters alike. Josh and Big John also recap the rest of UFC 329, including the fallout from the main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, the standout performances across the card, the biggest winners and losers, and what the results mean for the UFC moving forward. If you've ever questioned a referee's decision, wondered why a fight was stopped, or wanted a better understanding of the Unified Rules of MMA, this is the episode you don't want to miss. 💧 Stay Hydrated with LMNT This offer may be claimed for LMNT customers, ONLY THROUGH OUR LINK…

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Hosts: Big John McCarthy, Josh Thomson

Topics covered

• UFC 329
• early stoppages
• controversies
• referee decisions
• MMA analysis

Keywords

• UFC 329
• early stoppages
• referee decisions
• MMA controversies
• Conor McGregor
• Max Holloway

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