That was great. He comes across really well doesn’t he…
The GOAT
In the North of England, an underground fight club is pushing violence to new extremes. Spartan Bare Knuckle Fight Club is the UK’s only licensed 8x8ft bare-knuckle pit fighting promotion. Its fights are short and brutal, and often end in knockouts.
But beneath the violence, the club aims to be a lifeline in difficult times. It was initially set up to prevent knife crime, allowing disputes to be settled before they escalate, with one condition: you shake hands after your fight and leave the argument in the pit. Over seven years, Spartan has become a form of community and therapy for men battling addiction and poor mental health.
Very real that.
Yeah it was, the club is giving people purpose and a support network and I guess saving lives in the process.
Some characters in there I was really rooting for, like Tan Man and Phil who turned their lives around because of the club and have a positive, optimistic outlook on life despite all the shit they’ve been through.
Some clips from that interview are in a new anniversary edit of the shocking Operation Solstice doc. Definitely worth watching if you’ve not seen it.
Great documentary. Thabks for posting, feel enriched for having watched that. Cautionary tale well told
Really enjoyed this. Great snapshot of a group of friends doing some good in Nottingham.