Frankie breaks down his experience competing at RAF and what it was really like stepping onto the mat against one of the world's best grapplers, Merab Dvalishvili.From the atmosphere feeling like a UFC fight week to meeting legends like Kurt Angle and Jon Jones, Frankie shares the highs, the lessons learned, and why he has zero regrets about taking the challenge. He discusses what surprised him most about Merab's wrestling style, the key moments that decided the match, and why he believes he can come back even better with more experience.The conversation also dives into some of the most memorable moments from the event, including the viral nose-ring controversy, reactions from fellow fighters, and the star-studded lineup that made RAF such a unique experience.Was Merab's awkward style the difference-maker? Could Frankie do better in a rematch? And what was it like sharing the event with some of the biggest names in combat sports?

Chapters:

0:00 Disclaimer

0:13 Carnivor

1:19 What's In A Name

4:35 Chris And The Matt Brown Upset

5:16 The RAF Wrestling Debut

9:58 Meeting Kurt Angle And John Jones

13:48 Ben Askren Back From Death's Door

16:29 Fighting For Money Or Pride

18:28 The Jose Canseco Offer

19:58 The White House Card

24:06 The Influencer Fighter Era

24:45 Tattooed Singer Goes Bare Knuckle

27:00 Grit Money Can't Buy

28:49 OnlyFans And Shock Culture

30:39 The Crash Documentary

32:17 Avatar And Real Sci Fi

33:59 Disney's Dark History

35:39 The Cancun Monster

40:31 The Strip Mall Story

46:10 Caitlin Clark Talk

48:30 The Cut Off Debate

50:25 Marriage Kids And IVF

52:19 Cereal On The Ceiling

53:15 The Instagram Illusion

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