get in the cage – to enter a fighting space to train or fight

so-called – a name people use, but maybe not fully true

independent media – news not controlled by big companies or the government

badass – a strong and confident person

ufc – an organization for mixed martial arts fighting

former… turned… – someone was one thing before, now something different

the highest of highs – a moment of very strong success or happiness

ku klux klan – a racist group that supports white supremacy

a bunch of… – a group of people or things

regurgitate – to repeat ideas without thinking

incentivize – to give a reason to do something

support system – people who help and support you

breed – to cause something to grow (often negative)

point out – to show or explain something

rabbit hole – a situation where you go deeper and deeper into something