Short stories by Ben Fowlkes

Ben Fowlkes was a Senior Writer for The Athletic. He has covered MMA since 2006 for outlets such as USA Today, MMA Junkie, Sports Illustrated, MMA Fighting, and others. His fiction has appeared in literary journals such as Glimmer Train and Crazyhorse, as well as Best American Short Stories 2015. He also co-hosts the Co-Main Event Podcast with Chad Dundas.

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After losing a fight, a professional wrestler navigates loss, guilt, and self-worth and explores his love-hate relationship with fighting.