Posts under ‘Mixed martial arts’

Kanyon rips Lesnar’s “dumb luck”

Openly gay former pro wrestler Chris Kanyon (right) has become well-known after his career for 1) being gay and 2) for not pulling punches when it comes to talkin about pro wrestling. The latest in Kanyon’s sites: Brock Lesnar, who a couple weeks ago won a big fight on UFC. On Myspace, Kanyon rips into [...]

‘Goofy Homo’ knocks out Kimbo Slice

Seth Petruzelli, a last-minute replacement, needed only 14 seconds to knock out previously unbeaten Kimbo Slice on Saturday night in a mixed martial arts fight. What was strange was what Deadspin found on Petruzelli’s MySpace page, where he described himself as a “goofy homo.”
I AM A GOOFY HOMO THAT DOESNT ACT LIKE A FIGHTER AT [...]

Ultimate fighter kicks the meat habit

Ultimate Fighter Mac Danzig has no problem beating up his fellow man in the ring, but draws the line when it comes to animals.
Danzig, who stands 5-9 and weighs 155 pounds, keeps in fabulous shape even though he is on a strict vegetarian diet. Danzig spoke to PETA about his commitment to animal rights.
I’ve always [...]

He’s an MMA fighter and gay

A 5,000-word profile in the New York Times Magazine takes a hard look at the underground fight club Felony Fights and the mixed martial arts world through the eyes of Shad Smith, a professional fighter with a long criminal resume. He’s also gay, a piece of his personality that writer Paul Wachter explores but does [...]