It’s always interesting to hear fighters discuss the sport in which they compete in. James Thompson has certainly been involved with some of the highest, and lowest, points in MMA. A Pride veteran and headliner of the very first MMA card to be televised on network television opposite Kimbo Slice, Thompson took to his blog to discuss the sport in frank terms.
It’s worth the full read, which you can read here, but amongst the highlights:
— His thoughts on early UFC events
— Whether or not he’s been asked to, or taken, a dive
— Thoughts on fighting Slice and Mariusz Pudzianowski
