UFC featherweight Pat Sabatini joins Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews for Episode #337 of Champ and the Tramp for a conversation about the skills, experiences, and mindset behind a life in fighting.Pat shares his journey through wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and combat sambo, including competing in Kazakhstan and an unexpected lesson in Russia. He also opens up about recovering from a serious injury, learning from his loss to Diego Lopes, and how working with a sports psychologist helped renew his love for the sport.Frankie and Pat discuss training together, managing pre-fight nerves, building confidence, and why growth doesn’t stop after a setback. Along the way, the guys swap Jersey Shore stories, debate MMA’s greatest fighters, and share plenty of laughs.Like the episode, leave a comment, and subscribe for more Champ and the Tramp!#ChampAndTheTramp #PatSabatini #FrankieEdgar #RogerMathews #UFC #MMAFollow 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!00:00 Trailer01:07 Intro01:47 Pat Sabatini Joins the Show03:22 Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu & Competing in Kazakhstan06:25 Combat Sambo & Unexpected Headbutts09:26 Martial Arts Movies & Celebrity Fights13:22 Zabit, Huge Featherweights & Brutal Leg Injuries17:15 Breaking Down Yan, Merab & Volkanovski22:21 Fighting Overseas: Korea & Japan26:25 Training with Eddie Alvarez & Sean Brady27:52 Street Fights & Jersey Shore Stories30:35 College Wrestling & Going All In on MMA32:07 Growing Up in a Small Town35:57 A Horseback Ride Turns into a Fight38:17 Cauliflower Ears & Fighting Injuries41:15 Frankie’s Broken Orbital Stories43:38 Pat’s Injury & Road to Recovery45:25 Brutal Workouts & Training at the Barn49:21 Dream Rematches & Size vs. Skill51:54 Gym Egos & the Next Generation53:59 MMA’s Evolution & Unusual Submissions56:48 Retirement, Fighter Pay & Staying Active58:47 Pat’s Next Fight59:25 Learning from the Diego Lopes Loss1:00:49 Managing Anxiety Before a Fight1:03:02 Why Losing Makes You Better1:05:51 Mike Tyson & the Mental Side of Fighting1:07:09 The MMA GOAT Debate1:09:10 Underdog Mentality & Building Confidence1:12:00 Early UFC Memories & Becoming a Complete Fighter1:15:01 Where to Follow Pat & Frankie’s Final Advice

Joe DiMeo joins Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews on Champ and the Tramp to share his remarkable story of survival, recovery, and rebuilding his life.After a devastating car accident left him with burns covering 80% of his body, Joe spent three and a half months in a medically induced coma. He opens up about the accident, his face and double hand transplant, and the physical and emotional challenges that continued long after surgery.Joe also shares how he met his wife Jessica, rediscovered his independence, and held on to his passion for cars. From finding happiness through his dog Buster to handling internet trolls, this conversation is filled with honesty, humor, and perspective.Plus, Joe discusses his book, 80% Gone, and the mindset that helps him keep moving forward: embrace what you can’t change and stop comparing your journey to someone else’s.Subscribe for more episodes with Frankie and Roger, and leave your favorite moment in the comments!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!CHAPTERS00:00 Trailer02:03 Show Intro02:42 Meet Joe DiMeo04:54 Face and Double Hand Transplant05:12 The Donor Who Changed His Life06:41 The Car Accident That Changed Everything09:11 Escaping the Car and Being Rescued11:04 The Photo From the Accident Scene11:48 Waking Up From a Three-Month Coma12:34 Waiting for a Transplant14:24 What Joe Experienced During His Coma16:21 Rebuilding His Independence17:31 Meeting His Wife Jessica21:16 Getting Back Behind the Wheel22:50 Plans to Start a Family24:16 Transplant Medication and Daily Challenges26:07 Dream Cars and Future Goals27:43 A Lifelong Passion for Cars33:22 Roger’s Motorcycle Accident36:17 Embracing What You Can’t Change39:14 How Buster Helped Joe Find Happiness40:42 Opening Up About Pain and Recovery44:39 Handling Internet Trolls49:05 Joe’s Advice: Stay in Your Own Lane51:07 80% Gone and Closing Thoughts

From living out of his car to landing Vanderpump Rules, Jason Cohen’s journey to reality TV came with plenty of setbacks—and some unexpected opportunities.On episode #335 of Champ and the Tramp, Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews sit down with Jason Cohen and AJ Caprio for an unfiltered conversation about chasing a dream in LA. Jason opens up about leaving his medical-school plans behind, getting his start on Netflix’s Dated & Related, eating restaurant leftovers to get by, and how OnlyFans changed his financial future.He shares his unforgettable first meeting with Lisa Vanderpump, what really happens when reality TV cameras keep rolling, his family’s reaction to OnlyFans, and the hilarious story behind using his identical twin brother’s name.The guys also get into Jersey vs. LA culture, Jason’s wrestling background, Frankie’s UFC championship homecoming, and why wrestling can be tougher on the body than MMA. Plus, AJ and the hosts discuss their personal experiences with injuries, recovery, and stem-cell treatments.Big risks, wild stories, and a reminder that you only get one life.Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasoncohenofficialEnjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and subscribe to Champ and the Tramp. Turn on notifications for more episodes with Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews!#ChampAndTheTramp #JasonCohen #VanderpumpRules #FrankieEdgar #RogerMathews #AJCaprioFollow 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!Chapters00:00 Episode Preview01:39 Intro02:29 Jason Cohen & AJ Caprio Join the Show03:45 From Wrestling and Med-School Plans to Reality TV05:42 Netflix’s Dated & Related09:46 Landing Vanderpump Rules & Meeting Lisa11:46 What Reality TV Cameras Really Capture13:36 Frankie’s MTV Days & Training with Mario Lopez15:34 DJing, Acting & Building a Career19:14 Why Jason Changed His Life Plans21:24 Time, Family & Traveling on a Budget23:31 Living in LA & the Planet Fitness Shower Story24:46 Going Broke & Eating Restaurant Leftovers26:11 OnlyFans Changed Everything29:37 Family Reactions, Boundaries & His Twin’s Name33:09 Staying Humble & What Pays the Bills35:16 Jersey vs. LA: Culture Shock & Comedy38:01 Maine, Travel Stories & Food Disasters41:51 Surfing, Sharks & Jersey Beaches43:47 College Wrestling & Frankie’s Championship Homecoming45:47 Frankie’s MMA Start & Wild Early UFC Fights47:37 Wrestling Today & Frankie’s Upcoming Match51:01 Wrestling vs. MMA: Which Is Harder on the Body?52:00 Injuries, Stem Cells & Recovery Experiences57:08 Medical Travel & Overseas Treatments59:37 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jason

Roger brought snacks. Everyone else brought regret.

Doctors gave Memphis Lafferty just 12 hours to live. Today, he’s sharing his story on Champ and the Tramp.Memphis joins Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews to discuss surviving bacterial meningitis at six months old, losing all four limbs, and building a life around determination, faith, and pushing himself to try new things.From discovering skateboarding to going from 230 pounds to 109 pounds for the bodybuilding stage, Memphis opens up about his transformation, adapting his workouts, and his goal of earning a pro card. He also shares how his dad raised him never to quit—and stayed beside him, sleeping on the hospital floor for four months while Memphis was in a coma.The conversation goes beyond fitness, touching on childhood trauma, overcoming addiction, his family’s sobriety, and finding purpose in helping others.An honest conversation about perseverance, gratitude, and what it means to keep moving forward.Subscribe to Champ and the Tramp, like the episode, and share it with someone who could use some encouragement.#ChampAndTheTramp #MemphisLafferty #FrankieEdgar #RogerMathews #BodybuildingMemphis Lafferty Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/memphislaff_skate?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==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!05:14 Skateboarding, Going Viral & TV Appearances06:34 Life With Prosthetics07:13 From 230 Pounds to 109 Pounds08:04 Falling in Love With Skateboarding10:09 Starting His Fitness Journey11:27 Adapting His Workouts & Pressing 430 Pounds12:05 Growing Up Loving Boxing13:18 His Dad’s Support & Learning Never to Quit14:38 Finding Inspiration in Other Athletes15:23 Faith, Purpose & Overcoming Addiction17:45 His Family’s Sobriety Journey18:44 Adaptive Training & Learning Gratitude19:57 Hospital Memories & His Dad’s Sacrifice20:55 How Memphis Handles Everyday Tasks21:57 Boxing, Cardio & Training With Frankie22:57 Future Competitions & Pro Card Goals23:30 Nick Walker & Competitive Bodybuilding24:25 Signed Skateboards & Skateboarding Legends25:10 Memphis’s Message to Anyone Struggling25:58 Tattoos & Funny Stories27:05 Final Thoughts & Outro

One UFC veteran. Ten challengers. One night. Smilin’ Sam Alvey joins Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews to explain his plan to take on ten opponents, one at a time—and put their claims about size and strength to the test.Sam opens up about life after the UFC, how Karate Combat changed his fighting style, and the brutal spinning kick from Uriah Hall that left him struggling to breathe. He also talks fighting in a suit of armor inside a ring of fire, calling out Eddie Hall, and the biggest moments of his career.Plus, Frankie recalls the knockout that left him unable to remember fighting—or even training for his opponent. The guys discuss the realities of getting knocked out, staying authentic in a sport built on trash talk, and why Sam keeps smiling through it all.Could ten challengers wear Sam down, or would skill win every time? Let us know in the comments.Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more episodes.#SamAlvey #FrankieEdgar #RogerMathews #MMA #UFC #KarateCombatFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampGuest: Smilin’ Sam AlveyInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/smilensam?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!Chapters 00:00 Intro00:51 Smilin’ Sam Alvey Joins the Show01:35 Fighting Ten Challengers in One Night03:30 Size vs. Skill: Who’s Taking the Challenge?05:25 Uriah Hall’s Kick and Fighting Through Injury06:38 New Opportunities Beyond the UFC07:40 Fighting in Armor Inside a Ring of Fire12:04 Calling Out King of the Table13:22 How Karate Combat Changed Sam’s Fighting Style15:03 Leaving California for Tennessee15:52 Over 80 Fights and Sam’s First Fight Story17:00 Meeting Frankie and the Story Behind the Smile18:22 Career Highlights and the Shogun Fight That Never Happened20:15 Weight Cuts and Fighting at Heavyweight21:05 The Gable Upset and Lessons for Wrestlers22:33 Leaving the Cage After a Knockout23:44 Sam and Frankie’s Worst Knockout Stories25:13 Ten-Fight Challenge: Recovery and Event Plans26:40 Rules of the Challenge27:00 Strongman Fights and Calling Out Eddie Hall28:18 Staying Positive and Refusing to Fake Trash Talk29:56 Final Goodbyes

The men’s health questions most guys are too embarrassed to ask—and a conversation that refuses to stay serious.Dr. Gazi joins Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar for an unfiltered discussion about vasectomies, testosterone, sexual health, and prostate concerns. Roger shares his vasectomy experience, Frankie opens up about his low testosterone levels, and the guys ask Dr. Gazi about cancer biopsies, colonoscopies, and the health claims they see online.They also get into AI in medicine, peptides, weight-loss drugs, America’s food culture, and classic UFC and WWE memories—with plenty of roasting along the way.Like, subscribe, and let us know which topic you’d like to hear more about.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!Chapters00:00 Trailer01:24 Intro02:15 Meet Dr. Gazi & Roger’s Vasectomy Story06:25 Vasectomy Reversals, Recovery & Common Fears09:59 Sexual Activity & Prostate Health11:13 Does Sex Before a Fight Affect Performance?13:52 Semen Retention, Orgasms & Ejaculation18:09 Fertility & Pregnancy Myths22:01 Vasectomies & Prostate Cancer Questions23:14 March Madness Vasectomies & Recovery25:10 AI in Medicine: Helpful or Scary?30:02 Myspace, DJing & the Jersey Club Scene31:57 GLP-1s, Weight Loss & America’s Food Culture35:44 Peptides, Low Testosterone & Aging39:44 Frankie Opens Up About His Testosterone Levels41:13 Enlarged Prostates, Hair Loss & Hormones44:18 Testosterone, PSA & Prostate Cancer47:05 Can a Biopsy Spread Cancer?49:42 Colonoscopies, Cologuard & Roger’s Story52:44 Training, Early UFC & WWE Legends55:48 How Frankie Got Into Wrestling56:21 Genetics, Body Types & Athletic Ability1:00:01 Brock Lesnar & Facing Opponents1:01:30 Podcasting & What’s Next1:02:28 Dr. Gazi on Medicine, Connection & Discipline1:05:30 Final Thoughts & Outro

Chris Liguori joins Roger Mathews and UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar for an unfiltered conversation about some of today’s most controversial stories and conspiracy theories.