UFC 329 Recap: Early Stoppages & Biggest Controversies

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! http://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpu... 🔥 Join the Weighing In Membership Get exclusive perks including priority fan questions and early access to videos! 💥 $1.99/month – Priority fan questions 💥 $4.99/month – Early access to videos + the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! 📲 Follow Us Instagram & Twitter: @weighingin @therealpunk 00:00 McCarthy Mondays 02:10 UFC 329 Reaction 04:53 Main Event Breakdown 11:05 Big John Joins the Show 14:35 Main Event Analysis Continues 19:40 First Major Controversy 24:00 Future Matchups & What's Next 32:15 UFC Stars, Ronda Rousey & Conor McGregor 40:45 Main Card Standout Performances 48:50 Fighter Stock Rising 55:55 Saint Denis Fight Breakdown 1:06:20 Sean O'Malley, Merab & Bantamweight Title Picture 1:17:20 Early Stoppage Controversy 1:27:45 Whittaker Discussion 1:40:50 Was It Really an Early Stoppage? 1:50:35 Main Event Fallout & Injury Discussion 2:04:10 Joaquin Buckley