Frankie Edgar Reveals Why Volk Is Still Dangerous for Everyone | Episode #306
Sat Feb 07 2026
On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk UFC’s new Paramount era, massive viewership numbers, bonus money doubling, and whether the product is actually getting better. They break down Volk, Ilia, Holloway, Gaethje vs Paddy, and what really matters when judging all-time greats. Then it goes off the rails into movies, Epstein files, politics, free speech, and why nobody trusts anything anymore. Pure Champ & Tramp chaos.Chapters:00:00 – Disclaimer00:13 – Carnivor01:45 – UFC on Paramount: Ads, Walkouts & Viewership04:10 – Bonuses Doubled & Fight of the Night Talk05:28 – Volkanovski, Aldo & Featherweight GOAT Debate08:18 – Ilia Topuria, Power vs Skill12:29 – Training Camps & Bringing Sparring Partners In15:06 – Dan Hooker, Gatekeepers & Entertaining Fighters17:15 – Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Breakdown20:45 – Lightweight Title Picture & Arman Tsarukyan25:25 – Top 5 Movies (Old School Only)33:45 – Epstein Files & Media Manipulation39:30 – Gaza, War & Civilian Casualties41:40 – Free Speech, Zionism & Censorship47:46 – Politics, Division & Common GroundFollow 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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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk UFC’s new Paramount era, massive viewership numbers, bonus money doubling, and whether the product is actually getting better. They break down Volk, Ilia, Holloway, Gaethje vs Paddy, and what really matters when judging all-time greats. Then it goes off the rails into movies, Epstein files, politics, free speech, and why nobody trusts anything anymore. Pure Champ & Tramp chaos.Chapters:00:00 – Disclaimer00:13 – Carnivor01:45 – UFC on Paramount: Ads, Walkouts & Viewership04:10 – Bonuses Doubled & Fight of the Night Talk05:28 – Volkanovski, Aldo & Featherweight GOAT Debate08:18 – Ilia Topuria, Power vs Skill12:29 – Training Camps & Bringing Sparring Partners In15:06 – Dan Hooker, Gatekeepers & Entertaining Fighters17:15 – Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Breakdown20:45 – Lightweight Title Picture & Arman Tsarukyan25:25 – Top 5 Movies (Old School Only)33:45 – Epstein Files & Media Manipulation39:30 – Gaza, War & Civilian Casualties41:40 – Free Speech, Zionism & Censorship47:46 – Politics, Division & Common GroundFollow 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!