"I was homeless at 12 years old... I had no guidance." PFL standout Jay Jay Wilson joins the table for an incredibly raw conversation about the challenges that forged his path to the top.

From living in the attic of a gym on a diet of ramen noodles to headlining major cards, Jay Jay discusses the physical and emotional toll of the fight game—including the tragic loss of his siblings and his own battle with mental health.

In this episode, we discuss:

• New Zealand Roots: Growing up on the streets and the moment a jiu-jitsu gym changed his trajectory.

• The Mark Hunt Connection: Stories of the legendary "Super Samoan" and the $23,000 breakfast that defined his early career.

• PFL Tournament Reality: The loss in his first fight with Gadzhi Rabadanov and his plan for revenge in the semifinals.

• Mental Health Advocacy: A candid discussion on the "macho" stigma in combat sports and why Jay Jay believes in the power of therapy.

• Rubber Guard & Technical Innovation: How a "sponge-like" ability to learn karate and jiu-jitsu from books helped him dominate world-class black belts.

The Bite: A massive Mexican feast featuring pork belly tacos and "cake-ish" Tres Leches at Rocco’s Tacos in Fort Lauderdale.

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