Charlie Radtke is making waves in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and not just for his fighting skills. He’s crafting a reputation as the heel everyone loves to hate.
At UFC Fight Night 235, Radtke didn’t just win; he knocked Gilbert Urbina out cold in the first round. Post-fight, he didn’t hold back, giving a shout-out to his teammate Belal Muhammad and throwing shade at Colby Covington, the UFC’s most notorious heel.
But things took a turn at the post-fight press conference. It started smoothly enough until a reporter’s question about Radtke’s next fight led to an unexpected demand. Radtke wanted to be paid for interviews. “How much money you got? That’s what it is,” he said, challenging the norm of free interviews. The room fell silent after his demand, punctuated by Radtke’s defiant gulp of water and a brisk “good” before he exited the stage.
Radtke’s UFC journey began at UFC 293 in Australia, where he secured a decision win over Mike Mathetha. However, his victory was overshadowed by a controversial post-fight interview filled with profanity and a regrettable slur. Radtke later issued a public apology for his words.
His actions, both in and out of the cage, keep fans on their toes. Whether you love him or hate him, Charlie Radtke is a fighter that keeps the MMA world buzzing.