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

Champ and The Tramp

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 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!