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  "path": "/2026/06/04/rituals-of-recruitment-how-right-wing-extremist-combat-sports-groups-mobilise-young-men-online-and-offline/",
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  "textContent": "The growth of online fitness ecosystems with ties to right-wing extremism (RWE), alongside manosphere influencers who promote self-improvement through physical training and warrior-style identities, has evolved in tandem with a broader surge in interest in mixed martial arts (MMA). In recent years, popularised among mainstream audiences by the strategic branding of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), PFL (Professional Fighters League), […]",
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