Best Johnnie Simpson Jr Podcasts (2025)

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UFC 317 mega preview, alleged Jon Jones crash body cam footage | The Boys in the Back 1:10:28

32m ago1:10:28

1:10:28

The Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to body cam footage released by the Albuquerque Police Department of the alleged Jon Jones car crash scene (01:57). Then, they preview UFC 317 from top to bottom, starting with the highly-anticipated lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria (09:14). After tackling the co-main …

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Inside the Daniel Dubois camp with Don Charles & Kieran Farrell ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch🧨 46:31

2h ago46:31

46:31

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined at Daniel Dubois' gym by this week's special guests Don Charles and Kieran Farrell. The panel are joined at The Farm Gym in Borehamwood by Dubois’ trainer Don Charles who discusses how camp is going ahead of the undisputed world heavyweight title clash with Oleksandr Usyk. Co-trainer Kieran Farrell reveals what…

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Ilia Topuria, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones reaction, Ice Cube, Nazim Sadykhov, more 4:05:11

23h ago4:05:11

4:05:11

Ariel kicks off the show with his reaction to Dana White's announcement that Jon Jones retired and vacated his heavyweight title (04:36). Ilia Topuria joins ahead of his vacant lightweight title bout against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to discuss the fight, Islam Makhachev's decision to vacate, Paddy Pimblett, the possibility of fighting in Spain, …

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BREAKING: Jon Jones retires, Tom Aspinall is UFC champion, Ariel Helwani reacts to 'shameful' situation 19:08

3d ago19:08

19:08

Ariel Helwani gives his immediate reaction to Dana White announcing that Jon Jones has retired, making Tom Aspinall the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.By Ariel Helwani

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Conor McGregor’s latest scandal, Jon Jones speaks on his future, Ice Wars, more | The Craic 1:09:27

4d ago1:09:27

1:09:27

The Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor McGregor’s latest nightclub scandal (4:23). It wouldn’t be a Craic episode without a Jon Jones segment, and this time it’s his appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast. The boys discuss his latest comments…

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The Boys in the Baku! UFC Baku preview, Fight Feasts from Atlanta, voicemails | The Boys in the Back 2:18:58

5d ago2:18:58

2:18:58

The Boys in the Baku start the show by reacting to Jon Jones’ recent comments about Tom Aspinall and Francis Ngannou (02:46), before moving on to the developing drama between Joaquin Buckley and Israel Adesanya (14:36). Next they preview the UFC's debut in Azerbaijan (21:34), headlined by Jamahal Hill versus Khalil Rountree Jr., along with the next…

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Cory Sandhagen, Paul Walter Hauser & Marc Raimondi IN STUDIO, Julio César Chávez Jr., On The Nose 4:06:45

6d ago4:06:45

4:06:45

Ariel Helwani begins with the news and notes before Petesy and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose questions (07:56). Cory Sandhagen calls into the program to discuss his potential title shot against Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley’s recent performance, his viral social media skits, lifestyle habits, starting an OnlyFans, and more…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 31: Richardson Hitchins' huge win, 'Boots' moving up, Deontay Wilder's mentality, more 1:11:11

7d ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Ariel Helwani opens the show solo with a recap of Richardson Hitchins’ huge win over George Kambosos Jr. (03:34) and Eddie Hearn’s reaction to Hitchins' free agency comments (04:23). Dmitry Salita, head of Salita Promotions, calls to discuss Claressa Shields’ upcoming undisputed heavyweight title fight (10:29), MVP’s increased presence in women’s b…

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Julianna Peña, 'The Iron Turtle' JunYong Park, Rose Namajunas, Andrei Arlovski, Phil Rowe 2:42:20

7d ago2:42:20

2:42:20

Phil Rowe kicks off the program fresh from his UFC Atlanta comeback win over Ange Loosa and shares his thoughts on his struggles to get a fight, the stakes around his last performance, his mom’s health struggles, releasing a song, and more (05:54). "The Iron Turtle" JunYong Park, UFC middleweight contender and one of the show’s most highly anticipa…

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Harlem confident ahead of Catterall clash💪| Booth: Eubank's speed will be pivotal💨 | Itauma vs Whyte confirmed for August👀 54:45

7d ago54:45

54:45

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Harlem Eubank, his trainer Adam Booth and Chris Okoh. Harlem previews his upcoming fight with welterweight rival Jack Catterall in July and discusses whether his cousin Chris should take the rematch against Conor Benn after their epic first bout. Booth looks ahead to his fighter Dav…

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Sean O'Malley, Khalil Rountree Jr., Deontay Wilder, Malcolm Wellmaker, Michael Chiesa, weekend recap 3:59:36

8d ago3:59:36

3:59:36

Khalil Rountree Jr. joins the program before his UFC Baku main event against Jamahal Hill to discuss headlining the first UFC event in Azerbaijan, almost giving up on MMA, his coach John Wood, growing after his loss to Alex Pereira, his path back to a title shot, and more (02:15). Deontay Wilder, American heavyweight great, previews his return to t…

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The Reward for Waiting 27:12

8d ago27:12

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Send us a text Pastor Johnnie preaches a message on Revelation chapter 22. #sermons #inspiration #motivation The Reward for Waiting - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjr https://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/ https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjr…

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The Answer to Doom and Gloom 27:46

8d ago27:46

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Send us a text Pastor Johnnie preaches a message from Romans chapter 8. #sermons #inspiration #motivation The Answer to Doom and Gloom - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjr https://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/ https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsim…

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Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, more | The Craic 1:23:23

11d ago1:23:23

1:23:23

This week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines. They open the show by debating whether the inevitable Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison bout could be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time (4:09). Next, the trio turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night…

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Who can stop Merab Dvalishvili? Plus, UFC Atlanta and PFL previews, P4P 'dawgs', voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back 2:12:01

12d ago2:12:01

2:12:01

The Boys in the Back begin the show with an update about Ben Askren (03:28), courtesy of Daniel Cormier, before discussing Merab Dvalishvili’s dominance and who has a realistic chance to dethrone the champ (05:13). Then, they preview UFC Atlanta (23:05), headlined by Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley, and PFL's next tournament round in Nashville (55…

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Aljamain Sterling in studio, Joshua Van, Sam Jones & Adam Maca in studio, On The Nose, more 4:00:04

13d ago4:00:04

4:00:04

Ariel Helwani starts with news and notes before the crew joins to answer your On the Nose questions and check in on their PFL tournament bracket predictions (08:53). Joshua Van calls in before his short-notice fight against No. 1 flyweight contender Brandon Royval to talk about his win over Bruno Silva, jumping up the rankings, buying his mom a hou…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 30: Eddie Hearn talks Canelo-Crawford, Dana White, Anthony Joshua's next move, Fabio Wardley's win, more 1:14:32

14d ago1:14:32

1:14:32

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo open the show by discussing the latest updates about the Canelo-Crawford superfight (03:31). Eddie Hearn joins the conversation to share his insight on the fight and Dana White’s involvement, the latest on Anthony Joshua, Dave Allen’s rise, Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr., and ends with his reaction to Fabi…

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Joe Pyfer and Shotzi Blackheart in studio, Diego vs. Yair feud continues, Canelo vs. Crawford lands on Netflix 2:36:40

14d ago2:36:40

2:36:40

Ariel Helwani reacts to major news regarding Canelo-Crawford landing on Netflix, the latest back and forth between rivals Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez, and more (01:37). Joe Pyfer joins in-studio after his big win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 to discuss stomach issues stemming from his UFC Mexico pullout, staying off of social media, his strai…

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George Groves and Barry Jones DEBATE Wardley-Huni stoppage 🗣️| Frank Warren talks Itauma-Whyte and Fury return 👀 1:13:54

14d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by George Groves and Frank Warren. We look back at Callum Simpson’s incredible win over Ivan Zucco in Barnsley and who the super-middleweight could face next. Promoter Frank Warren joins the show to discuss Fabio Wardley’s huge knockout win over Justis Hunt, Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte, and if we’ll see a Tys…

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Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison, Mario Bautista, Mark Coleman & Mike DiSabato in studio, UFC 316 reaction, weekend news 4:28:39

15d ago4:28:39

4:28:39

Ariel Helwani break downs the biggest results from UFC 316, including a discussion of Merab Dvalishvili’s legacy and Amanda Nunes’ highly anticipated return against Kayla Harrison (09:29). Then, he gets fired-up for a conversation regarding the latest Jones-Aspinall drama and reacts to Dana White’s press conference comments (34:43). Merab Dvalishvi…

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UFC 316 Post-Fight Show: Merab Dvalishvili submits Sean O’Malley, Kayla Harrison dominates Julianna Peña 1:13:41

17d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll are back to recap UFC 316, starting with Merab Dvalishvili's incredible submission of Sean O'Malley in the night's main event (05:45). Next, they discuss Kayla Harrison's dominant showing against Julianna Peña and her inevitable meeting with former training partner Amanda Nunes (25:06), before wei…

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UFC 316 weigh-in reaction, Kayla Harrison makes 135, Jon Jones' tweet storm, more | The Craic 1:05:49

18d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 weigh-in results and analyzing which fighters looked sharp on the scales (5:14). One fighter who had no trouble making weight was Kayla Harrison, who challenges Juliana Peña for the bantamweight title. …

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UFC 316 mega preview, Jordan Leavitt joins the show, Fight Feasts, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back 2:51:12

19d ago2:51:12

2:51:12

The Boys in the Back start the show with quick mention of Vasiliy Lomachenko's retirement, before diving into their UFC 316 mega preview, including the main event (3:16), co-main event (29:31), and other action on the card (53:48). Then, they're joined by Jordan Leavitt for a thoughtful and fascinating conversation about his life and career (1:04:0…

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Robbie Lawler in studio, Maycee Barber speaks, Keyshawn Davis, UFC 316 preview, On The Nose 3:20:15

20d ago3:20:15

3:20:15

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back answer your On the Nose questions to start the show (7:34), then GC hops on the Aviron bike, but has Sean Brady accepted the challenge? Keyshawn Davis calls in to preview his WBO lightweight title defense against Edwin De Los Santos and talk about meeting Michael Vick and Allen Iverson in his hometown, specula…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 29: Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez, what's going on? Plus, interviews with Richardson Hitchins and Justis Huni 1:14:53

21d ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start the show by discussing Caleb Plant’s upset loss to Armando Resendiz and where the result leaves the Jermall Charlo fight (4:57). Next, they're joined by Justis Huni to preview his short-notice title fight against Fabio Wardley and talk about how adversity prepared him for this moment, boxing in enemy territory, a…

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Derrick Lewis, Mark Kriegel (in studio) on Mike Tyson book, former NFL star Shawne Merriman, more 2:52:53

21d ago2:52:53

2:52:53

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with another angle on the conversation about the UFC being "washed" (06:26). Shawne Merriman, former NFL star, joins the show to talk about his MMA promotion, Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. He outlines his start in combat sports, competing with the UFC’s control of the industry, hosting athlete …

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What next for Josh Warrington? 🪖 | Johnny Greaves on the role of a journeyman 📕 1:08:13

21d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Josh Warrington and Johnny Greaves. Josh discusses his career so far and what is next as well as the comparisons with Callum Simpson who fights live on Sky Sports on Saturday 7th June. Johnny talks about the importance of the ‘journeyman’ role in boxing and the release of his new bo…

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Chael Sonnen, Erin Blanchfield, 'Cora Jade' In Studio, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, weekend news & notes 3:53:26

22d ago3:53:26

3:53:26

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with news, notes, and a recap of this past weekend’s UFC main event drama (03:31). Friend of the program and current "The Ultimate Fighter" coach Chael Sonnen joins the program to discuss his coaching style, working with Colby Covington, recent disagreements over social media with Ariel, inte…

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Beyond the Stained Glass 32:22

22d ago32:22

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Send us a text Pastor Johnnie preaches a message from Acts chapter 16. #sermons #inspiration #motivation Beyond the Stained Glass - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjr https://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/ https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjr h…

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TUF is cooked, Maycee Barber misses weight, Tom Aspinall trolls Jon Jones, troubling BJ Penn news | The Craic 1:07:21

25d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

On this week’s edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs. Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: Maycee Barber has missed weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield, along with several other fighters on this weekend’s Apex card (4:02). Another UFC product that returned this week is The Ultimate Fi…

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Will Movsar Evlovev ever get a title shot? Plus, UFC's stacked June, UFC Vegas 107 preview, more | The Boys in the Back 1:59:37

26d ago1:59:37

1:59:37

The Boys in the Back kick off with a look at the latest in the Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall saga, including some light-hearted social media posts (03:05). Then, they discuss Movsar Evloev's tough road to a UFC title shot and some historic comparisons for other fighters who have had to wait for their opportunity (07:30). Next, they look ahead to the U…

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Dan Hooker, Joe Pyfer, Tim Welch, Sean Grande in studio, On The Nose, more 4:30:37

27d ago4:30:37

4:30:37

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (14:22). Tim Welch, longtime coach and business partner of superstar Sean O’Malley, joins before their rematch against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. He talks about opening his gym, visits from Israel Adesanya and Demetrius Johnson, Sean’s change in life…

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New City Planning 36:58

27d ago36:58

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Send us a text Pastor Johnnie preaches a message from Revelation 21. #sermons #inspiration #motivation New City Planning - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjr https://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/ https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/ https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjr https://ww…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 28: Moses Itauma is spectacular, Fabio Wardley joins the show, ranking the most exciting fighters 1:20:16

28d ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a tribute to boxer Georgia O'Connor, who tragically died at just 25 years old (06:16). Next, they transition to the shocking retirement of Delicious Orie (11:16), before being joined by Fabio Wardley ahead of his homecoming fight against Justis Huni (17:34). Then, they react to another spectacular p…

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Maycee Barber, Oban Elliott, Caleb Plant, Jon Jones & Tom Aspinall trolling, what’s going at featherweight? 2:38:02

28d ago2:38:02

2:38:02

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back return with a recap of everything that transpired in combat sports over the weekend, including more drama between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinal (03:48). "The Welsh Gangster" Oban Elliot joins the program to discuss his fight against Seok Hyun Ko, visa issues that forced him out of his bout this weekend, participat…

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Jeffers: I'm levels above Simpson! 💪 | Yungblud explains boxing's impact on his mental health 🙂 | Who should Itauma fight next? 🤷 1:09:23

28d ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Mark Jeffers, Rhys Edwards and Yungblud! Jeffers previews his upcoming fight with Sean Hemphill and discusses a potential bout with Callum Simpson, stating he's 'levels above' his super middleweight rival. Edwards talks about his recent loss to Peter McGrail and his dream to become…

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Ilia Topuria splits with coaches, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez 2? | The Craic 1:15:23

1M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined once again by Ben Fowlkes and the returning Shaheen Al-Shatti. With rumors swirling that Yair Rodriguez may get another crack at Alexander Volkanovski, the lads discuss whether that's the correct fight to make, what happens to Mosvar Evloev, and more (04:56). Then, the conversation shifts to news that I…

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Debating Jon Jones' complicated legacy, Mairon Santos joins the show, more | The Boys in the Back 1:52:05

1M ago1:52:05

1:52:05

The Boys in the Back start the show by breaking down the timeline of Jon Jones’ recent flurry of social media activity (02:34), before debating his complicated legacy and whether retiring before fighting Tom Aspinall hurts how he's viewed (19:57). UFC featherweight and TUF winner Marion Santos joins the show after his decision victory over Sodiq Yu…

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WWE star Karrion Kross in studio, Renato Moicano, Michael Carter-Williams, On The Nose, more 3:44:29

1M ago3:44:29

3:44:29

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (06:57). Renato ‘Money’ Moicano returns ahead of his fight against Beneil Dariush at UFC 317 to discuss Gilbert Burns’ loss, his short-notice title shot against Islam Makhachev, opening a gym in South Florida, his viral social media posts, Arman Tsaruky…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 27: What's up with Canelo vs. Crawford? Boots vs. Lopez? Plus, Dave Allen reacts to Johnny Fisher KO 1:16:37

1M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a deep dive into Dave Allen’s brutal knockout of Johnny Fisher in their rematch (01:56), and the ‘White Rhino’ joins the program to talk about the victory, being motivated by his family, potential next matchups, and gives Fisher some advice (13:57). Next, the duo discusses 20-year-old heavyweight…

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Jose Aldo explains retirement, Mateusz Gamrot calls out every lightweight, Ryan Bader on new deal, Angela Lee Pucci on teaming with UFC 2:37:15

1M ago2:37:15

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Angela Lee Pucci, former ONE atomweight champion, joins Ariel Helwani to discuss her nonprofit organization, Fightstory, which provides mental health support for combat sports athletes. She discusses her late sister's influence, partnering with the UFC, new initiatives, misconceptions about fighters seeking help, the negative impacts of social medi…

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