"I look at it as in like, legit, since I was born, because I was born with the brain disease, from football, to wrestling, to karate, to trotting track, to drinking, to partying, to any sort of relationships I've had - anytime my blood pressure goes up, that's another opportunity where I could risk having a stroke. I could risk having a seizure."
"I spent my whole life pretty much, I'm not saying needing to die, but playing with fire, being right on that line, and that's what brought me so close to Jesus. That's pretty much what it comes to, is that looking back's brought me more faith in my purpose, which is fighting, and then also my Lord Jesus."
Josiah Harrell received an unexpected UFC call to replace Sean Brady at UFC 290 after Brady withdrew with a staph infection. Harrell rushed a weight cut and medicals, during which brain scans revealed moyamoya, a rare condition that restricts cerebral blood flow. The UFC canceled the scheduled fight and terminated Harrell's contract. Harrell responded with gratitude, recognizing lifelong stroke and seizure risks tied to high blood pressure and describing how the diagnosis strengthened his faith and sense of purpose. Harrell returned to competition in LFA 224 riding a three-fight win streak and facing Bekmyrza Dosmatov.
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