MMA Fighter Adopts Social Media Star Opossum

Professional MMA fighter Kohl Laren has found an unexpected second calling in animal rescue, with his pet opossum, Daisy, becoming an internet sensation. Laren's involvement with marsupials began a few months ago after he discovered a lone, ailing opossum during a bike ride in Seal Beach. Moved by the animal's vulnerability, he intervened, nursed it back to health with available resources, and eventually released it back into the wild.

Following this initial success, Laren became a point of contact for others needing help with injured or orphaned animals. This is how Daisy came into his care; a farmhand asked Laren to take her in. Upon receiving Daisy, Laren noted her small size but absence of injuries. She quickly bonded with him, becoming a constant companion, even joining him during daily routines like brushing his teeth.

Daisy's online presence has exploded, garnering millions of views and making her a recognizable figure on social media. Laren, who is 31 years old, expressed his desire to expand his animal rescue efforts significantly once he retires from his professional fighting career, a goal met with widespread approval.