62 – The Fighter-Oriented Politics of MMA Media w/ Stephie Haynes

Sam talks to Stephie Haynes from Bloody Elbow about her path to becoming an MMA reporter, the diversifying of MMA fandom, the need for unions and healthcare, the problem with fighter pay and win bonuses, our evolving thought surrounding PEDs and USADA, Bellator and the UFC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how MMA might not attract left-leaning people but learning more about fighter exploitation might turn you into one. And if you love the show, tell your friends. Spread the word. Tell them they're missing out. Also, rate and review us. Be detailed, and tell us about yourself and how you heard of us. This lets Apple and other podcasting platforms know to tell other listeners about us. Find Stephie at: https://www.bloodyelbow.com and on Twitter: @CrooklynMMA Support Southpaw on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/southpawpod You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod As well as on the Southpaw Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/southpaw You can also find Sam on Twitter and Instagram: @StuffFromSam