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Josh Thomson Spills on Gilbert Melendez Fight Trilogy & How AKA Changed MMA - Ep 135 - Casuals MMA

Wrestling

Taon2026

Tagal1h 18m

Panoorin Ngayon

7.0

This week, the CASUALS welcome retired MMA fighter and former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson! He spills on his time with AKA, his fight trilogy with Gilbert Melendez, and transitioning from fighting. The boys also discuss what MVP needs to do to level up and their early predictions for Topuria vs Gaethje and McGregor vs Holloway 2. Lastly, will Josh Thomson come out of retirement?! More Josh Instagram ➡︎ YouTube ➡︎ SUBSCRIBE to our channel! ➡︎ Welcome to THE CASUALS MMA — The #1 MMA podcast hosted by casual fans who know nothing at all. A comedic take on MMA news and its biggest stars. Business & Sponsorship Inquiries ➡︎ sales@casualsmma.com Listen on Apple ➡︎ Listen on Spotify ➡︎ 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Josh Thompson Stars in Fist of the Dragon 06:08 - AKA Team 09:05 - Javier Mendez 14:30 - Stacked Gym at AKA 17:30 - Trilogy Against Gilbert Melendez 23:00 - Life Changing Moment 26:00 - Fight that Got Him Signed with UFC 30:00 - His Favorite Organization 35:03 - Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix 38:00 - What MVP Needs To Do Compete with UFC 46:36 - Two Close Split Decisions 57:10 - Transition from Fighting 01:05:00 - Kids in Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling 01:08:15 - Early Topuria vs Gaethje Predictions 01:12:11 - Early McGregor vs Holloway 2 Predictions 01:14:40 - What Fight will Bring Josh Thomson Out Of Retirement? =========================== More of The Casuals David So ➡︎ Nick Dunn ➡︎ Gilbert Galon ➡︎ Follow Us on TikTok ➡︎ The Casuals Theme Song By: Nick Chen ➡︎ Producer: Gabrielle Galon ➡︎ Editor: Michael Traish ➡︎ =========================== Connect with us! Tik Tok ➡︎ Instagram ➡︎ Official Website ➡︎