10 Popular MMA Fighters and their pre-fight rituals

Silva's pre-fight ritual is known for striking fear in the heart of the opponent
Silva's pre-fight ritual is known for striking fear in the heart of the opponent

#10 Josh Thomson’s “no shower days”

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Dropping the
Dropping the "stench" bomb

A rather unsanitary practice masquerading as a “pre-fight” ritual is Josh Thomson refusing to shower and bathe in the days leading up to the fight. Thomson nonchalantly passes it off as a superstition. Currently signed to Bellator, Thomson’s non-bathing saga began in 2004 when he beat Hermes Franca at UFC 46… and is still going strong (in terms of odour too)!

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