“Are you ready to see some queers fight it out?” the announcer shouted. Eight transgender women met in a Denver warehouse on the eve of Pride Month for a mixed-martial-arts tournament, battling for the coveted title of “toughest tranny.” Traffic cones and caution tape marked off the ring: a thin foam mat atop the concrete floor. The referee wore a “fuck ICE” hat, while two scantily clad ring boys sported cat ears and tails. Over 100 spectators surrounded the action, cheering and at times chanting, “Let’s go, trannies.” This is Queer Bash, a fight club for local trans athletes. The...
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