Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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T.J. Laramie is a mixed martial artist. He got into the UFC through the Contender series when he was only 22. We talked about his MMA journey, mental health battles and so much more.

T.J IG: instagram.com/tjlaramie

GooglePod/ApplePods/Spotify: https://anchor.fm/boredwithnelly
Twitter: twitter.com/nellygotbored
Discord: discord.gg/mESFx6b
Second Channel: bit.ly/3iLDbND

0:00 Intro
0:45 When TJ started MMA
3:30 First MMA competitions
9:00 Importance of multiple disciplines
13:50 Singing with TKO
17:00 Finding your stride in the sport late
22:40 Leaving TKO
26:00 UFC and contender series
29:40 Winning contender series & UFC contract @ 22
34:00 Mental health & Internet hate
40:00 Free agency
45:00 Building someone up in the UFC
47:00 TJ's viral video with his ex
50:00 Canada's extreme left. Censorship