Big John McCarthy & Josh Thomson | Food Truck Diaries | BELOW THE BELT with Brendan Schaub
Legendary UFC Ref 'Big' John McCarthy and former MMA fighter Josh Thomson, who are both also Bellator commentators and co-hosts of the WEIGHING IN podcast, join Brendan on a special FOOD TRUCK DIARIES episode. Thomson and McCarthy discuss TJ Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhgen, the difference between Bellator & the UFC, plus talk Conor McGregor.
#BelowTheBelt #FoodTruckDiaries #BigJohnMcCarthy #Josh Thomson
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:52) - 'Weighing In' Podcast
(00:03:57) - Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw
(00:12:50) - Conor McGregor
(00:21:30) - UFC vs. Bellator
(00:23:30) - Sean O'Malley
(00:28:24) - Islam Makhachev
(00:34:57) - MMA Scoring Talk
(00:45:07) - End
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BELOW THE BELT explores the intersection of combat sports and pop culture through the eyes of former fighter, comedian and red carpet host Brendan Schaub. The program discusses the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. Below the Belt features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs.
I love that Big John doesn't let Brendan interrupt him
Lol Brendan trying to pry bar his opinion when Big John wasn't done...respect to the big guy. Cop and then ref 💪
Gotta show who's the boss! 💪
It's respect. John is Legedary
he the OG
Lol
Shaub and Big John arguing about scoring was hysterical. Josh in the backround like their kid just waiting for it to end 😂😂
Dude, the way he just stands there had me howlin
I don’t get why everyone pretends this is an argument.
LOOOOOOL
07:58 Josh could have disappeared and no one would have noticed lol
@@stackpapereveryday5682 lmaoooooo
I think big John should do a fight companion with y’all. Would be interesting and nice to see.
That’s a great idea, Josh Big John and Callen
@UN KNOWN and that’s why it would be interesting. Broaden the knowledge. It’s a win win for everyone.
Solid idea! Let's up vote this
@@dadrifles tam bout Broaden Schaub B? Great stand up never watched one
Yessir
9:38 Thompson looks like when your dad runs into some old buddy at Home Depot and you are waiting for them to finish catching up
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bro why is this so relatable hahaha
Lmaooooo
Damn this comment is perfect!
I can listen to Big John all day his perspective is so in-depth
When you realize just how big John is.
Schaub looks like a flyweight next to big John
The EXACT sentence that came to my mind. Also. Josh isn't too small himself for an old LW. Big for his WC at the time.
@@MikeYt673 wouldn't go that far.
It’s almost as if it’s his nickname
Like Brendans da 😂😂😂
I love how transparent josh Thompson is about his injuries, no ego , no denial, just straight up-ness
Yup, he’s solid
Love the punk.that brotha is dope.i love all Brendan's show's but this is my favorite. 👍👍
It frustrates me that people think Brendan is some random guy.he is a UFC's heavyweight. One of my favorites. I don't understand that people don't think he can fight.don't take his mic out of his hand.
@@toddjohnson5176 knocked out cro cop violently. I like this show and I dabble in his other stuff. Make no mistake though he does not watch many fights and he makes videos about the results after.
Actually really enjoyed this episode. John balances out Brenda’s sometimes absurd takes while still keeping it light and relatable. Great conversation.
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Good show but leave a lot out in the combat sports world.
You weirdos made up this fake narrative about Brendan, his below the belt show is great and he’s actually logical with his own perspective
@@joshsigala53 I agree! “Absurd” is too much but imo he does have questionable opinions on certain matters. Nevertheless, I enjoy and still watch most of his work 😂
@@jamjamjam6907 fair enough, I’m a big of fan of Brendan and his network
This was THE best fight talk show I've seen them all in. In a long time. Well done gentlemen. Super fun ep
Was nice of Brendan’s wife to lend him her sunglasses for the day
Wife?!?! Maybe husband or sister
That's what I was thinking
Those are even gay for his taste. Def from the womans isle lmao
😂😂😂😂
Ace Rothstein
Damn they don’t call him Big John for no reason
Straight up he’s fucking huge even beside schaub
Yeah Schaub is massive and John looks the same if not bigger 😂
Would have been awesome to see big John fight in the UFC back in the day, I think he was going to but they wanted him as the ref instead and I guess he never looked back. I bet he would have fucked up some of the early heavyweights though.
Dang! This was gold watching Brendan take the L against Big John when he hates being wrong…
He took that L well tbh. He tried to argue back but once they agreed that "Tj won the sport, Cory won the fight" was enough for him to feel validated
@@Makarislethal this is the most uncomfortable I’ve seen him be lol!
Octagon control is not a primary scoring criteria. I can't believe Brendan doesn't know that. In his defence the judges didn't seem to know either...
Bog John!
@@JSmooove98 McCrapper
Damnit Big John is a living legend
Brendan has got to be one of the only people who hosts a "talk show" style show and doesn't let people actually talk without interrupting
He’s horrible bappa
... it's not a talk show though; in essence, it's basically two guys (in this spot three guys) out in the parking lot, catching up and talking about the fights.
I see it now. So annoying.
He always does it . He let John talk but kept interrupting the other lad .
It’s annoying, but I love all his guests cause I’m a die hard mma fan.😭😭😭
Big John and Brendan looked like they were about to go at it over that octagon control argument and Josh was the ref lol
I got Brendan because based on that bloated up carved up belly of big John, :30 seconds of c’mere schaub and “octagon control” Brendan wins! 😂😂😂😂
Josh was standing there like… 😶
Time
My favorite part of this show is when Brandon's eating because we get to finally hear the guests speak.
🤣
If you don't like don't listen
Poor John. Brendan kept eating and John was gonna take another bite and he would ask him a question with his mouth full and Big John had to wait. Like wtf dude? 🤣
He does a good job of keeping the conversation going though.
Josh Thomson and Big John McCarthy are two great guys. The weighing in podcast is underrated. Happy Brendan had them as guest. Really happy for these guys
Tell us how you feel please.
@@ronburgandy7571 lol why hate? Your prolly eating Cheetos on your moms couch out of shape and got nothing going for you
@@Mclm5500 you seem to have wrote that from experience.
This should be the fight companion crew
Hell yes
When John was explaining how to score, it reminded me of Caldwell vs Horiguchi. Caldwell was a wet blanket the entire fight and didn't throw a single punch, Horiguchi won the judging by basically going for subs, punching off his back and from the cage.
I remember that Caldwell deserved to lose with the way he fought that night
Same way Bas Rutten beat Kevin Randleman from the bottom. Kevin was a blanket and Bas was throwing offense from the bottom.
@@JLewis1979 the rules were different back then. Randleman, RIP, should have been champion. But Bas is a good guy so no one really talks about it
Not enough love goes to these Food Truck Diaries. RESPECT
Schaub's hidden talent is that he can talk with food in his mouth and it sounds the same as when he normally talks.
😭😭😭😭 this comment had he rollin
lmaoooo
Hysterical
Best food truck ever .. need more collaborations with these 3
Big John should be a judge
He teaches classes on judging, I'm sure he gets paid more to commentate than judge
This was the best Food Truck Diaries episode of all time. These three would make one hell of a fight podcast
RIP Bryan
@@maysumallibhai3309 always found bryan annoying af and not very funny at all.
It was beautiful
Brenden said, “sorry for talking with my mouth open.” Homeless cats are gonna love this.. you mean sorry for talking with my mouthful?’ Lol. Love u Big B
😂😂😂😂😂
Lol ahh man Say why don't we get the ol ball and chains and the kids together for a Rendezvous backyard barbeque, the women shall prepare the Salads while us Primal Menly men grill the meat sipping a brewski while doing rich white guy laughs.
Love how he always says he doesnt read comments yet always knows what people are saying and always brings them up 😂
Who Brenden?
@@PoochZie Brenden Snaub
It's great that Big John explains the priority of scoring criteria. A lot of fighters and commentators have never read the scoring criteria and don't know what they're talking about when they offer their scores on fights.
Which is pretty sad as it’s not like it’s 1000 of pages or something.
13:55 “both feet in, you can’t have one foot out.” Brendan got real quiet after that, started having flashbacks of Joe Rogan’s convo
Weighing In is a must listen for all the MMA diehards. Best show going right now. I never miss an episode.
Highly recommend The Fight Disciples. 👍🏼
I like Schaub but IMO he needs to realize that sometimes it’s okay to be quite and listen to other people especially when their knowledge of the game is clearly levels above his own
Yeah it seems like he hates to be wrong or never fully admits and will say ehh maybe 🤔 lol
The guy is a douche nozzle but I appreciate his effort to do this job even though he naturally sucks at it.
He's getting better. At least he doesn't touch people on the shoulder every time he interrupts anymore.
Keep going with that thought bro, soon you will be awake to how much time you've wasted listening to this grifter.
How did Brendan survive media talking over everyone all the time? Kudos to him
Its crazy how much he talks over people, its so rude
He must have a hell of a manager.
Damn I can listen to big John break down mma rules for days. This was prob the most educational and best food truck diaries
It was leaned a lot
Although Brendan gave his best to talk over them, it turned out descent.
brandon finally admits he steals other peoples takes/opinions lol
Lol Brendan said what Big John said on the Weidman leg break word for word
@@dominickschrute3084 yep that masvidal being in a worse state take
Schlarb has been stealing takes for years. Come on now, B.
I want Big John in all of the fight companions! He’s the only opinion that really matters!
Man when this two start talk fights they're absolutely unstoppable, love it...i pictured empty belly at the end of the episode
Thank you Big John, everyone knows Cory won that fight. And yes TJ made it close towards the end, but running into punches isn't "ring control"
TJ should of win because Corey couldn’t get him outta there with all them injuries
@@lacosa24x all fighters have injuries going in... it’s TJ’s choice whether he wanted to compete with the injuries and he decided he’s fit enough to compete and it paid off... to say that he lost because TJ was injured and there was no finish is straight up stupid tho lol
Great show! Definitely got to get Big John on the fight companion!
Awesome idea. One of the best episodes ever!
I LOVE IT, it was a must to have these two on finally.
Been waiting for this one ever since they they said they'd been on. Weighing In is my favorite mma podcast.
I respect Big John very much! Best ref there ever was no question. Herb is up there as well though. But, I can't fucking stand Josh Thompson. He is just hot trash in every way. Pure cringe that guy.
The first and only Food truck diaries I ever watched lol
Man, i loved this episode. These three should absolutely make this a regular thing.
Big John says he’s doesn’t ref anymore, his explanations and breakdown tells me something else. 😆 Glad to see he’s having fun after retiring.
It's cool to see he's almost mentally reffing.
Honestly this is a great trio i didnt expect id like it so much
100 this should be the fight companion crew with rotating fighters
This was literally the best episode, i rewatch it like twice a month
I never seen a network/podcast/person take so much pride that they fly in their guest.
Rogan does that i think
This should be the fight companion crew with 1 rotating fighting
Yes I agree that would be great and insightful for sure
John just gave Brendan a lesson in rules/scoring. Yet we all know Brendan's going to act ignorant to this and continue to spew 2002 rules/scoring old shit not relevant scoring criteria. Sandhagen won the fight according to the new rules. So depending on where the fights taking place that can determine the judging/rules . So yes , Cory won according to the new rules but technically lost which is fine
He lost buddy. Keep crying
Thing is, its clear the scoring system isnt black and white, and/or the judges dont follow it. Otherwise, we wouldnt have the ridiculous varying cards in fights. And the reason there is grey area in scoring, is so they can fix the fights easier. Believe that.
Ehh TJ won imo
This was amazing. Would love to see more content with these 3. They would also do amazing as a core for future fight companions. These 3 each time, and then you can bring in someone different for each episode or sth.
This was one of the best food truck episodes to date. I like having big John in there to counteract Brenden. It’s a ying and yang scenario. And Brenden respects John enough to actually zip it and think, great episode!
Big John and Josh have a way of talking about fights that gets me pumped to watch them. Brenda did a good job bringing them on
💯 the best 2 in MMA Podcasting. I’ve learnt so much from these 2….Although my favourite MMA Pod is BYM.
Waiting for that “ tall long and lanky”.
Looool you watch the podcast
Loved the conversation, Big John breaking down the judging was great.
Best in the business! These Episodes have been awesome lately
Holy shit Big John makes Brendan look like a regular person
Man I was just waiting for big John to start throwing hands at Brenden
We need more of these
This was one of the better episodes 💯 really enjoyed this one 🔥
I went to high school with Brendan he's a nice guy he deserves this, he was that big goofy Nice kid who would sit in the corner by himself at parties and work himself up to talk to girls
Then you woke up, sweating and gasping for air.
Lol I like KZhead too
I went to HS with Schaub as well. I remember him being a power bottom on the second floor bathroom and getting abused by the janitor, B.
Slob goes "I was a little biased, I've known TJ a long time, and I've known Corey since he was 15 and trained with him as he first started mma, and then TJ" Bruh wtf are you saying?
That's CTE for ya.
@@Plague_Doc22 is it honestly CTE or is some of the shit he says on purpose or is he dumb as fuck I can’t really figure it out haha
@@mark-kq7rc maybe all of it
I’ll have to watch the rest of this later. You guys are making me have to go back and rewatch sandhagen v dillashaw.
Big John just changed my scoring on these fights 😂❤️
Brendon being wrong and corrected in real time
He took it well this time TBH
This was one of the better MMA discussions BS has been apart of on his own platform
I was waiting for this since Josh mentioned on the podcast!
Been waiting for this one 👌
Josh is great so is big John. Bring Big Jon on the fight companion with Josh next time!
@@jonthompson1068 Josh is up in nor cal but Brendan could fly out big Jon for a podcast that would be phenomenal
Big John making Brendan look small even physically
6:07 big John slowly inching towards Brendan when talking about judging 😂
That knowledge of big John is second to none, always and educational and interesting aspect on rule sets and judging, dudes the G.O.A.T Of reffing and mma rule sets and breakdowns!
The last 20 minutes they’re just fighting the heat from the chicken
Im happy john cleared up judging especially those that though tj won off of “controlling” Cory
T.j did win and did push pace and control....big John wasn't a judge.
Josh Thompson had t.j winning aswell
@@jeremytaylor988 Thompson also stated in this same interview that Big John knows more than him in regards to mma. And if you listened John said control doesn’t mean anything if you are not doing anything with it (going for the finish ) so it defaults to effective striking in which Cory out stuck tj especially in the 5th round
As soon as I got home from I clicked on this episode so fast! Great show with Big John and Josh..lots of knowledge and interesting topics from them both.
I don't really watch Branden's Food Cart Journals or much of shwubs videos but Big John is always a joy to listen to. He's done a great job of inspiring fighters, referees, and aspiring young up and comers hopeful in both career paths
Honestly Josh Thompson is a mini Shaub at times
I see why they call him ‘Big’ John now. Brendan is 6’4 260 ish and looks small next to him. Crazy
Shaun is not really 6’4 he’s like a really tall 6’2 and a very short 6’3 Ive seen him with Rory McDonald not much taller than him and Rory a 6 footer
I'm glad Big John clarified that point on aggression and octagon control vs effective striking and grappling. Often times you see fans complain about a decision because a fighter had far more octagon control/aggression but don't acknowledge effective grappling/striking. If you look at the judging criteria octagon control/aggression isn't even scored unless effective striking/grappling is even.
It’s so cool following these two from the very start to seeing them get their shine ✨ now…. Josh and John seem like some straight up good guys to be around, belator is lucky to have such a pair commentating their shows. Way to go guys!
You’re looking around for possible fight companion host when it’s in your face. Any way you can you need to add big John. And every once in a while sprinkle in a casual. Someone like me would be a nice cherry on the top. Gang
Cool setup, only thing falling out is, well, Shaub 😂
Without a doubt my favorite podcast I've listened to in a while. And yes, I'd listen to the 7 hours if y'all did it. My wife and job might get annoyed, but fck it! Wish the 3 of you would do a fight breakdown podcast once a week!!! Brendan would just say, I agree with that! Haha love it boys
Hell disagree then hell agree lol
@@Houcnc haha so true! It's great
Gotta listen to Weighing In. No Schaub but the other two host two podcasts a week.
@@unccusend I do listen bro! Thank you though. I just love Brendan with these two, it's great.. Funny too lol
@@unccusend what I miss is, DC and Helwani!!!! The New show with DC is terrible! DC is great but the other dude sucks. Sorry, just being honest haha. I think I listen to every MMA show on the internet. Submission radio is great too. Weighing in and schaub are the two best. I wish DC and chael would've hooked up for a show. Mma is the only sport I'll watch now!
We need more of this trio whether fight companion or a regular appearance on Food Truck Diaries
Great listen man I love Big John and his knowledge of the game. Anytime he’s involved in a sit down I’m listening!
Josh normal sized human looks like a kid Between 2 giants
Crazy too, cuz he is/was a big fifty fiver. Big John = absolute unit.
i need to see this 3 together more . just imagine rogan being there
When big john quoted chael 🤣🤣
Great episode 🔥🔥
Can we give some credit to tony ferguson for establishing the word "casual mma fan" into mma society please, it made things a lot more logical
I like Michelangelo.
I knew he was big but wtf he’s huge compared to Brendan 😳😂😂
I recently got back from Dublin. I made it a point to find Proper Twelve somewhere. Couldnt find it anywhere what so ever.
6 mins in. All I here is Mike Goldberg saying “And Octagon Control” lol
Brendan brain is just like the art in the background, all over the Damn place.
Happy for TJ, but in a close fight, damage should be the deciding factor. Sandhagen won that fight IMO.
Nah
Definitely. it's a fight , its how the new scoring system works. Anyone who says different is ignorant or just plain stupid . .this isn't a game of tag it's a fight. If I break your knee and bust your face up I won period .
I concur
Realistically, the fight wasn't as close as people make it out to be. Control and Aggressiveness are actual factors that judges use to determine a winner... TJ controlled or was the aggressor for more than 75% of the fight. Thats huge. Most people forget this... Damage isn't a factor at all even though it should be. The problem here is the 10pt Must system. It just doesn't work well for MMA.
They judge the fight round by round. Not as a whole like in Japan. Cory did the majority of the damage in the rounds in which he was awarded by the judges
Man this was pretty good, nice set 💪💪
34:55 Brendan,”sorry I’m talking with my mouth open” lmao. I know he obviously meant either chewing with my mouth open or talking with my mouth full of food. Or probably just combined the two sentences together haha
WEIGHING IN is a Tremendous podcast. Highly recommend subscribing.
We all bought into Connors narcissistic delusions about himself and now that it's been shattered we get to see the dark reality of the thing that made him great. It's sad how far we will go to protect our egos.
Not me, never. Not even after UFC 205
Dam this comment hit different
It is the dark reality of what made him great
@@BigDub222 Thanks bruh, narcissism is a very very dark personality disorder with (unfortunately) lots of social benefits. Where other disorders may make someone unable to function in society, narcissism makes people very good at it. It's all manipulation though and bellow the surface is just as much pain, suffering, shame and guilt as any other mentally ill person.
Love the chemistry between these 3! WE WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dream fights (which is your favorite): -Usman vs Khabib (170 lbs) -Gaethje vs Masvidal (vacant 165lbs title) -Mike Perry vs Till (Heavyweight limit 265lbs)
Dammit josh . Tjs knee was blown out and he was fighting with one eye . No shit he didn’t look like he did before compared to his past fights where that wasn’t the case . Sure some ring rust but god dammit josh your supposed to not sound like a casual
Josh Thompson, UFC OG, gifted coach for one of the best teams in the world, etc. is a casual? Come on man… he’s not a casual. He’s experienced and understands that EVERY fighter goes into fight night compromised. Every single time. Whether severe or not, every fighter has injuries heading into fight night. So TJ had a compromised knee? That doesn’t suddenly somehow mean his vision, timing, etc. is all instantly decreased. He was clearly rusty. If anything, he altered his style a bit to offset the injury (hence the grappling pressure), but those injuries don’t equate to the obvious ring rust he displayed. Sorry for the long ass comment lol.
@@josephdavis2695 damn casuals everywhere here
Khabib brought in Tony’s religion, culture, heritage and called him a “fake Mexican”. But cried about Conor’s words. Just stop.
Why is the windshield busted on the food truck 😂. Brendon pay these fools!!! 😂
18:00 🤣🤣🤣🤣 still Undefeated and Undisputed