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Coming Soon: Spartan Bare Knuckle

In the north of England, in some of the UK’s most deprived areas, a unique and brutal fight club is growing in popularity. Spartan Bare Knuckle Fight Club is the UK’s only licensed 8x8ft bare-knuckle pit fighting promotion. Fights are short, bloody and brutal. They 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 and the argument is left in the pit. Over seven years, Spartan has become a form of community and therapy for men battling ill mental health, addiction and crime.

The full film is coming soon to VICE in three parts, watch the trailer below.

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