# Josh Thomson Spills on Fight Trilogy Gilbert Melendez and How AKA Changed MMA

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Podcast: [The Casuals MMA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-casuals-mma-6621333)
Published: 2026-05-28T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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?! SUBSCRIBE to our channel! ➡︎ http://bit.ly/3nzLfZ6 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@causalsmma.com Listen on Apple ➡︎ http://apple.co/3LzcOLv Listen on Spotify ➡︎ https://bit.ly/48sNsZB =========================== More of The Casuals David So ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/davidsocomedy Nick Dunn ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/nicktheear Gilbert Galon ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/gilbits The Casuals Theme Song By: Nick Chen ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/nickthechen Editor: Michael Traish ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/call.me.mick Producer: Gabrielle Galon ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion =========================== Connect with us! Tik Tok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/thecasualsmma_ Instagram ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/thecasualsmmapod

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