On this episode of @ChampAndTheTramp, the guys welcome former Strikeforce champ and Bellator commentator Josh Thomson for a no-holds-barred convo on MMA past, present, and future.Josh shares stories from his legendary fight career, including behind-the-scenes moments from Strikeforce, his thoughts on the current UFC landscape, and what it takes to succeed on both sides of the mic. From fighter pay and training culture to politics in the sport and the challenges of evolving media, nothing is off the table. Frankie and Roger bring the Jersey heat — Josh brings the West Coast fire.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:13 MuscleMeds Carnivor Sponsor Read
00:00:34 Podcast Kicks Off – Welcoming Josh Thomson 00:09:11 Josh Talks Weight Cuts & Fight Matchups
00:19:04 Grappling Dominance in Modern MMA
00:28:22 Women’s Divisions, Kayla Harrison, and Weight Class Issues
00:37:30 Bare-Knuckle Talk, Promoters, and Nate Diaz Drama 00:46:55 UFC Style Focus – Ground Game vs. Stand Up 00:57:11 Horror Travel Stories from Wrestling Days
01:07:07 Antibiotics, Cutting Weight & Energy Levels
01:16:50 Post-Fight Blues & Life After Fight Night
01:26:27 Drug Testing, USADA, and Frankie’s Quota Story 01:36:24 Suspensions, Contaminated Supplements, & Drug Testing
01:46:00 Slap Fights & Talent Debates in Combat Sports 01:55:32 Final Reflections & Wrap-Up
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