On this episode of @ChampandtheTramp, MMA vet Chris Liguori joins the guys for a no-filter conversation about how the fight game—and the world—has changed. Chris looks back on the early days of MMA, the evolution of gym culture, and what separates real fighters from the social media crowd. The guys dive into loyalty, toughness, and why the old-school grind still matters. Later, Producer Andrew jumps in with sharp takes on Trump, Israel, boomers, and why younger generations feel like they’re getting left behind.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:13 Intro
00:00:13 MuscleMeds Carnivor
00:01:32 Union Life & Shop Steward Stories
00:03:07 Pride Month, Mental Health & Fake Holidays
00:05:45 Chris Liguori on the Old School MMA Days
00:08:15 Gym Wars & Earning Respect the Hard Way
00:12:48 Fighting Before the Sport Took Off
00:16:26 Getting Paid & the Promoter Hustle
00:18:57 Are Today’s Fighters Too Soft?
00:22:15 Loyalty in the Gym & the Coaching Shift
00:26:03 Social Media Fighters vs. Real Ones
00:29:18 Andrew Jumps In – Politics Get Heated
00:32:14 Trump, Israel & the Boomer Divide
00:35:24 Skydivers, Flags & Performative Patriotism
00:38:42 Politicians & the Cost of War
00:41:18 False Flags, Vietnam & Government Lies
00:44:02 Are We Policing the World or Helping It?
00:48:10 Defense Contracts & Human Life as Currency
00:51:45 The Generational Draft Fear Returns
00:54:28 Politicians and the Weight of Their Decisions
00:57:42 Kathy Hochul & New York’s Downfall
01:00:33 NY Subways, Fires & False Solutions
01:03:12 Closing Thoughts – Broken Systems & Broken Trust
01:07:44 Final Wrap-Up and Farewell
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