The Heel Fighter: Promotion & its Consequences

In this special unscheduled episode Jamie Clubb looks at the fallout of UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor and takes a look at the relationship between promotion and professional combat sports. Hatred, charisma, wit, irresponsibility, theatre and hype are all ingredients that have helped create some of combat sport's most colourful characters and ensure they have become a part of history. But why are we still outraged and surprised when fighters step over perceived lines? What choices do we have?

Resources for the Show

Clubb Chimera Website
Ramsey Dewey's Video on Khabib vs McGregor Aftermath
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Unforgivable Blackness (the book)
The Ghosts of Manila: The Fateful Blood Feud Between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
The Fight of the Century
Champions Forever