Champ and The Tramp

On this episode of @ChampandtheTramp, Chris Liguori stops by to chat about his journey through the fight game, from early MMA wars to the evolution of the sport today. The guys dive into wild gym stories, the brutal reality of training through injuries, and how fighter pay and UFC politics have changed over the years. Frankie also discusses RFK Jr.’s controversial vaccine comments, sparking a debate on government control, big pharma, and media narratives. Chris shares firsthand experiences from the old-school days of MMA, compares past and present fighters, and reveals what it really takes to survive in the fight world. From conspiracy theories to combat sports, this episode is packed with raw stories, intense discussions, and plenty of laughs!

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Intro and Episode Kickoff

00:00:35 – MuscleMeds Stemtropin

00:02:15 – Chris Liguori Joins the Show

00:04:05 – Frankie Talks About RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Comments

00:07:40 – Government Control, Big Pharma, and Media Narratives

00:11:10 – Chris Liguori’s MMA Journey and Career Highlights

00:15:25 – The Evolution of MMA: How the Sport Has Changed

00:19:00 – The Brutal Reality of Training Through Injuries

00:22:30 – Wild Gym Stories and Sparring Battles

00:26:10 – Fighter Pay and UFC Business Politics

00:30:45 – Trash Talk in MMA: Does It Really Matter?

00:34:15 – The Toughest Opponents Chris Has Faced

00:38:50 – Comparing Old-School Fighters to Today’s Athletes

00:42:05 – The Future of MMA and Combat Sports

00:46:30 – Balancing Life After Fighting and Staying Competitive

00:50:15 – Final Thoughts and Funniest Moments

00:55:00 – Outro and Call to Action: Like, Share, and Subscribe

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