On this episode of @ChampAndTheTramp, longtime MMA media veteran Mike Straka joins the guys to talk shop—covering everything from his early interviews with fighters to wild moments on camera, working with networks like FOX and HDNet, and how the sport and media have evolved. They swap stories from the old days of UFC coverage, discuss fighter personas, and share laughs about behind-the-scenes chaos in early MMA broadcasting.Chapters:00:00:00 Disclaimer00:00:13 MuscleMeds Carnivor 00:00:49 Intro Music00:01:33 Podcast Begins – Mike Straka Joins the Show00:09:01 Early UFC Media Days00:13:33 Celebrity & Sports Interviews00:18:25 Greatest Fighters of All Time00:22:52 Media Behind the Scenes00:27:57 MMA Journalism Then vs. Now00:34:17 The Real Fighter Personality00:41:43 Awkward Encounters00:46:40 Mental Toughness in Fighters00:53:01 Fame, Pressure & Identity01:00:09 Would Mike Go Back to TV?01:06:21 Staying Authentic in the Media01:12:53 Legacy & Respect for MMA Culture01:18:30 Mike’s Life Outside MMA01:22:49 Final Thoughts & Outro#ChampAndTheTramp #MikeStraka #MMAmedia #UFChistoryFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!
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