Ben ‘Bane’ Davis EXPOSES the Dark Side of Bare-Knuckle Fighting | Episode #280

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with Ben “Bane” Davis about walking the line between commentary and combat. From stepping into the BKFC ring to breaking down the wildest rules in slap fighting, Ben doesn’t hold back. They get into the future of UFC media, the insanity of hobby horse competitions, and whether Conor’s really done for good. It’s one of the most unpredictable episodes yet.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:13 Ad Read
00:01:19 Ben “Bane” Davis joins the show
00:03:49 Why Ben fights—and broadcasts
00:07:06 Is the 10-point scoring system broken?
00:08:12 $7.7 Billion UFC deal with Paramount
00:11:45 Commentary advice for Frankie
00:12:49 Who’s next in the UFC?
00:13:58 Fluffy Hernandez: Star Potential
00:15:13 Inside Bare-Knuckle Fighting
00:17:46 Why MMA needs more big promotions
00:22:16 Are feeder leagues tax shelters?
00:23:23 Commentary vs Combat: What Ben prefers
00:25:05 Bizarre combat sports formats
00:29:40 What makes a fighter truly well-rounded?
00:30:08 Is Jon Jones the GOAT?
00:31:27 The worst injuries in MMA
00:33:17 Should all strikes be legal?
00:34:17 Roger vs Frankie on street fighting
00:36:12 The Challenge vs MMA
00:42:01 The problem with slap fighting
00:44:07 Fighting in a phone booth?
00:45:26 Hobby horse competitions and other absurdities
00:47:49 Eddie Alvarez’s troll-fighting idea
00:52:11 Will McGregor ever return?
00:54:09 Jake Paul vs real fighters
00:57:49 Canelo vs Crawford: Too much weight?
01:00:19 GSP’s weight advice
01:01:22 Final thoughts and where to follow Ben

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