Charlie Radtke, after winning his fight against Gilbert Urbina with a first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 235, is making headlines for his unconventional demands. Radtke, with a record of 9-3 MMA and 2-0 UFC, insists on receiving a $50,000 bonus and wants to be paid for interviews.
In a post-fight news conference that lasted less than 2.5 minutes, Charlie Radtke emphasized his financial struggles, stating, “Give me that $50,000. I’m broke. … I’m deserving of the $50,000, and I won’t stop talking about it until I get it.” Despite his request, Radtke did not receive the $50,000 performance bonus, which was awarded to Molly McCann and Randy Brown.
“You guys get these interviews for free. I need to get paid.” – Charlie Radtke demands payment from interviewers
Charlie Radtke continued to push unconventional demands, suggesting that media members should pay him for interviews. His approach stood out, considering the average length of other post-fight winner press conferences at UFC Fight Night 235 was nearly 13 minutes.
During the post-fight interview, Charlie Radtke, seemingly in a hurry, commented on the key moment of the fight, saying, “That was great. Now I’m trying to f*cking get some pizza, so hurry up with these questions.”
When asked about his future plans, Radtke responded with, “How much money do you got? That’s what it is. You guys get these interviews for free. I need to get paid. Let’s go. ‘Up next is?’ … [no more questions] … good. I’m out.”
Charles Radtke secured an impressive victory at UFC Vegas 85, showcasing a highlight reel knockout against Gilbert Urbina. The outspoken welterweight targeted his left hook throughout the fight, landing an early one that almost finished Urbina. However, Urbina managed to survive momentarily.
Radtke persisted, delivering a massive left hook that violently snapped Urbina’s head, leading to a dramatic collapse at 4:47 in the first round. Radtke expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I slept him,” and took a jab at those who underestimated him, mentioning his backers making money. Despite Urbina’s attempts with a lead jab, Radtke’s aggressive approach and powerful left hand ultimately secured the victory.
Radtke’s unorthodox demands and outspoken demeanor have garnered attention in the MMA community. It remains to be seen how the UFC and media outlets will respond to his requests for financial compensation in exchange for interviews.
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