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UFC Fighter Uses Platform to Inspire Youth

Updated 2026-08-22 07:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Shanelle Dyer, a UFC fighter, is leveraging her platform to encourage young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams. Her story highlights the positive impact of overcoming adversity.

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'If I can make it out, you can too,' says Dyer before UFC fight

Shanelle Dyer is using her UFC platform to show young people they can "make it out too" after growing up in a neighbourhood affected by knife crime in west London.

2026-08-22 07:03 UTC