Ben ”The Bane” Davis | Still Friends Show EP. 45

Still Friends Show presents Ben "The Bane" Davis, one of the youngest play-by-play commentators, announcers, & personalities in the sport of MMA. Ben reveals how he got his foot in the door & how he has gained notoriety across the sport. We uncover the importance of relationships & Ben reveals his relationship with Jon Anik, the pinnacle of the profession. Ben talks about working on Brendan Fitzgerald's podcast, getting fired from Brendan Fitzgerald's podcast, grappling on UFC Fight Pass, not pulling out, his looming MMA career and much more!

 

Connect & Follow:

Ben "The Bane" Davis:

https://www.instagram.com/benthebanedavis/

 

Justin Hong:

https://www.instagram.com/justinakonihong/

 

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https://www.instagram.com/stillfriendsshow/

 

Jamari Smith:

https://www.instagram.com/j_smitttyyy/

 

Chapters

00:43 - Ben Bane Davis hype

07:39 - Start into MMA

13:09 - Confidence boost

14:55 - The turtleneck / start up/ branding

19:14 - The haters

23:25 - Brendan Schaub

28:49 - The major promotions

31:00 - The end goal

33:59 - Expressing the mistake

36:01 - Grappling experience w/ Brad

41:22 - Calabasas Fight Companion / Recap

43:51 - Passion for MMA

51:29 - Last words / sign off