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August 9, 2025 58 mins

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk dental disasters, getting rocked in training, and what really goes down when careers get cut short. Frankie opens up about back injuries and staph war stories, while Roger shares what it’s like living with chronic pain. From UFC politics to short-notice fight chaos, this one’s full of raw stories and real talk.Chapters:00:00:00 Disclaimer 00:00:13 Carnivor Protein Hydration 00:01:20 Dental Implant Nightmare 00:06:11 Are Root Canals a Scam? 00:07:09 Injections, Ablations, and Back Pain 00:13:08 Johnny’s Acting Career 00:15:02 Frankie’s Early Street Fights & Tyson Rematch 00:16:10 Hardest Hitters Frankie Faced 00:17:59 Getting Rocked in Training 00:20:45 Concussions, Regret & Almost Quitting 00:22:06 Ben Askren’s Medical Scare 00:25:12 Frankie’s Staph Infection War Stories 00:29:24 Trash Talk & Where Fighters Cross the Line 00:31:18 UFC Fight Night & Staff Drama 00:34:14 Training in Dubai 00:35:57 UFC Fight Travel Perks (or Lack Of) 00:36:40 Habib vs. McGregor: Real Character Revealed 00:38:20 Comparing UFC Greats: Poirier vs. Khabib 00:41:10 Al Iaquinta’s Wild Ride 00:42:10 UFC Gets Into Boxing 00:45:23 Why MMA Promotions Keep Failing 00:47:00 Commentary Gigs & Local Fight Leagues 00:48:00 Why We Still Need More MMA Promotions 00:49:02 Kimbo Slice’s First Fight Memory Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

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