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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