Al Iaquinta Reveals the Madness Behind His One-Day UFC Fight | Episode #284
Description
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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