In this episode of The Champ and Contender Podcast 🎙️, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with former UFC fighter and current Misfits boxer Darren Stewart 🦁. Darren takes us through his 21-year fighting journey — starting with TaeKwonDo 🥋, moving into MMA 💥, and now focusing on boxing 🥊. He opens up about the physical and mental challenges, injuries, and his biggest fights — including his recent Misfits Boxing bout with Darren Till 🇬🇧. He also gets real about the behind-the-scenes struggles fighters face: management issues, financial pressure, sponsorship problems, and why having the right support team is everything 🙌. This is a raw and honest insight into the life of a true fighter 🔥.

👉 Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to The Champ and Contender Podcast

00:36 Introducing Darren Stewart: From MMA to Boxing

01:29 Darren’s Transition to Boxing

02:52 Challenges and Reflections on Fighting

11:02 The MMA vs. Boxing Debate

19:13 Darren’s UFC Journey

27:13 A Shocking Phone Call

28:13 The Tragic Incident

28:40 Fighting Through Grief

28:45 UFC Career Challenges

29:40 Financial Struggles

32:31 Seeking Help and Support

33:03 Sponsorship and Debt Issues

34:28 Reflecting on Career Choices

40:46 Mental and Physical Strain

51:13 Future Plans and Aspirations

52:07 Managerial Insights and Fighter’s Journey

52:38 Dana White and UFC Management 5

4:26 Drinking Game: Shots Stopper 🍻

54:56 Catching Up on Life and Career Reflections

55:27 Fighter Comparisons and Stories

01:04:00 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Fighters 👊

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🎥 YouTube: @TheChampAndContenderPodcast

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📌 Follow Darren Stewart: IG: @DarrenStewartMMA

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