(This story appears in today’s edition of USA TODAY .) Lauren Murphy almost destroyed her life and fighting career due to her addiction, but a stint as a wildland firefighter got her life back on track. It also got her a spot on Saturday’s UFC card. Even though the UFC newcomer had no organized sports experience, Murphy, 31, started her MMA career in 2010 in promising fashion
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UFC newcomer Lauren Murphy rescued MMA career through wildland firefighting – MMA Junkie