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Before making his UFC debut, Ezra Elliott sat down with us to tell the story that got him here. From becoming an Illinois State Wrestling Champion to leaving home for Arizona, training alongside Sean O'Malley, Tim Welch, Mario Bautista, Tommy McMillen and the team at Red Hawk Academy, Ezra shares the sacrifices, lessons, and mindset that have fueled his undefeated professional MMA career.

We also dive into:

• Growing up in Illinois
• Winning a state wrestling championship
• Leaving home to chase MMA full time
• Life inside Red Hawk Academy
• Training with Sean O'Malley and Tim Welch
• Winning the RUF Featherweight Championship
• Faith, discipline, and staying grounded
• His journey to the UFC

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