Illinois UFC Fighter Threatens Retaliation After Canadian Anthem Boos

American UFC fighter Charles Radtke, known as Chuck Buffalo, is set to face Canadian Mike Mallott at UFC 315 in Montreal, where he plans to seek revenge against Canadian fans who booed the U.S. national anthem during the Four Nations hockey game earlier this year. Radtke, who grew up on a bison ranch with a grandfather who served as a Marine Corps Sergeant Major, expressed deep patriotism and stated that somebody would have to pay for the disrespect shown to the anthem, emphasizing that the subsequent booing of 'O Canada' by American fans does not justify the initial act. Despite the tense backdrop of strained U.S.-Canada relations, Mallott has declined to engage in the political or nationalistic tensions, focusing solely on the fight itself. Radtke has publicly warned Canadian fans against booing the anthem again and is motivated by the incident to perform strongly in the upcoming bout. Both fighters enter the match with winning records and are expected to let the fight speak for itself in the Octagon. The rivalry has drawn attention not only for the athletic contest but also for the patriotic and political sentiments fueling Radtke's determination.