He seemed a strange choice for a sport looking to shed its reputation for brutality. Yet there he was before every UFC event, donning his armor and preparing himself for battle. Did the UFC Gladiator evoke thoughts of “human cockfighting”? Of the arenas in Rome where men too often fought to the death? Of excess, […]
The UFC Gladiator: Saying Goodbye to a True MMA Icon
He seemed a strange choice for a sport looking to shed its reputation for brutality. Yet there he was before every UFC event, donning his armor and preparing himself for battle. Did the UFC Gladiator evoke thoughts of “human cockfighting”? …