Originally posted by GunnedDownAtrocity
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ring deaths or pro deaths? but thats not really the point.
i don’t think the toughman should be legally punished unless their reff was negligent (which may be the case by the sounds of it). i completely agree with the sign a waver and go fu ck yourself crowd. my point was simply that it’s becoming apparant that this organization really needs to better monitor their competitors. it might not be a big deal for your local mma tournament, but something as widespread as toughman needs to feel more responsible for the safety of their atheletes. [/B]
Actually, GDA, I think you and I are agreeing on the same basic principle-- namely you should be aware of the risks before you enter ANY type of competition. If you sign a waver, you’d better be ****ed sure you know what you’re getting into, and even if you don’t, you’d better realize what you’re signing away with the waiver agreement.
That being said, I still think sanctioning bodies are a necessity, especially in combat sports. You absolutely need someone to overlook the potential combatants both before and after, to minimize the possible injuries inflicted and eliminate all the deaths possible. Unsanctioned events are just a recipe for disaster. :eek: :mad:
A good sanctioning body cuts down on the possible injuries-- imagine if professional boxing was any more lax on who fought who in what condition? (My answer: we’d see a lot more deaths/brain damage, based on the current death rate of modern boxers in competition, minus saftey restrictions and medical testings.)
Accidents may always happen, but good oversight of combat sports/contests can eliminate those tragic events which could have been prevented through simple examinations.