UFC Fighters Apologize For Anti-LGBTQ+ Slurs After Match In Sydney

Charles Radtke won his first UFC match against Mike ‘Blood Diamond’ Mathetha at UFC 293 in Sydney on Saturday, September 9. Instead of being a moment to cherish, it was marred by Radtke using homophobic slurs and swearing at the spectators. He later apologized for his comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that the slurs do not represent his true character and attributing his outburst to the emotions running high after his victory. Manel Kape also went on a tirade filled with expletives and homophobic slurs during UFC 293, targeting his original opponent, Kai Kara-France, who had to withdraw from the fight due to a concussion. Kape also apologized in a post-match interview, acknowledging that fighters sometimes say things they regret in the heat of the moment. #Queer Up Sports
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