On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with Al Iaquinta about the wild twists in his UFC career, including short-notice fights that shocked the world and the infamous bus incident with Conor McGregor. Al opens up about moving into real estate, his battles with injuries, and the mindset shifts that carried him from the Octagon to entrepreneurship. They also dive into bare-knuckle boxing, fighter pay, and the evolution of MMA culture. It’s a mix of insane fight stories, sharp insights, and laughs you don’t want to miss.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:18 Al Iaquinta Joins the Show

00:02:00 Taking a UFC Fight on One Day’s Notice

00:06:00 Jorge Masvidal Fight & Viral Street Fights

00:09:25 From the UFC to Real Estate

00:13:30 Flipping Houses & Business Lessons

00:18:00 Bare-Knuckle Training & Combat Sports Evolution

00:25:00 McGregor, Covington, and Fighter Personas

00:36:00 Inside the Conor McGregor Bus Attack

00:44:00 UFC Fighter Pay & Lawsuit Talk

00:50:00 Training with Matt Serra & Ray Longo

00:58:00 How MMA & Jiu Jitsu Are Still Evolving

01:05:00 Legendary Fights & Canadian Crowds

01:12:00 Parenting, Kids, and First Experiences

01:20:00 Jersey Life & Real Estate Market Talk

01:28:00 Lawsuits, UFC Monopoly, and Fighter Options

01:36:00 Al Reflects on Legacy & Future Plans

01:41:00 Wrap Up with Al Iaquinta

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