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Tim Sylvia REVEALS His Wildest UFC Story That Started on Myspace | Episode #281
Manage episode 501844871 series 3294309
On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia — an old friend Roger knew from their wild days back in Maine. From small-town chaos and near-bar fights to title wins and broken bones, Tim opens up about the highs and lows of his fighting career. The crew dives into hunting stories, Myspace hookups, and the dangers of slap fighting, all while reminiscing about the old days. It’s part fight history, part Maine mischief — and all entertainment.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:13 Carnivor Protein Hydration Promo
00:01:19 Tim Sylvia Joins the Show
00:02:18 Wild Bar Story on Frankie’s 21st
00:05:15 Moose, Bear, and Hunting Stories
00:08:30 Early Days of MMA Training
00:10:25 Militich Camp & Matt Hughes Tension
00:13:06 CTE & Spencer Fisher
00:15:25 BJ Penn Concerns
00:15:46 Sylvia vs. Frank Mir – Broken Arm
00:19:02 Beef with UFC Over Surgery Costs
00:19:46 Slap Fighting Career
00:22:02 Bare Knuckle Fighting Debate
00:23:32 Stem Cell Treatments in Mexico
00:29:05 Hunting in Jersey vs. Iowa
00:32:19 High-Speed Chase Story
00:35:10 Moving Away from Maine
00:37:20 Brandon Vera Fight & Myspace Story
00:39:02 Sylvia vs. Nogueira in Vegas
00:40:58 Hardest Punchers Faced
00:42:20 Brock Lesnar & Heavyweight Division
00:43:02 Tim’s Clothing Line & Socials
00:43:36 Wrapping Up with Old Friends
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!
282 episodes
Manage episode 501844871 series 3294309
On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia — an old friend Roger knew from their wild days back in Maine. From small-town chaos and near-bar fights to title wins and broken bones, Tim opens up about the highs and lows of his fighting career. The crew dives into hunting stories, Myspace hookups, and the dangers of slap fighting, all while reminiscing about the old days. It’s part fight history, part Maine mischief — and all entertainment.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:13 Carnivor Protein Hydration Promo
00:01:19 Tim Sylvia Joins the Show
00:02:18 Wild Bar Story on Frankie’s 21st
00:05:15 Moose, Bear, and Hunting Stories
00:08:30 Early Days of MMA Training
00:10:25 Militich Camp & Matt Hughes Tension
00:13:06 CTE & Spencer Fisher
00:15:25 BJ Penn Concerns
00:15:46 Sylvia vs. Frank Mir – Broken Arm
00:19:02 Beef with UFC Over Surgery Costs
00:19:46 Slap Fighting Career
00:22:02 Bare Knuckle Fighting Debate
00:23:32 Stem Cell Treatments in Mexico
00:29:05 Hunting in Jersey vs. Iowa
00:32:19 High-Speed Chase Story
00:35:10 Moving Away from Maine
00:37:20 Brandon Vera Fight & Myspace Story
00:39:02 Sylvia vs. Nogueira in Vegas
00:40:58 Hardest Punchers Faced
00:42:20 Brock Lesnar & Heavyweight Division
00:43:02 Tim’s Clothing Line & Socials
00:43:36 Wrapping Up with Old Friends
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!
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