In 17 years and more than 100,000's of fights, there have only been 3 confirmed deaths. 1 guy failed his medicals in the US b/c of a heart condition, and decided to fight anyway and went to Russia. The guy from Texas took a couple shots and was TKO'd, but it wasn't out of the ordinary, he had swelling of the brain. The guy from Carolina had been KO'd before in amateur events just a little while before the pro debut where he died.
There have been what 71 deaths in rugby over the last 100 years.
There is something like 300 deaths for every 10,000 fishermen.
1000 people accidentally killed hunting per year
From 1982-2007 there were 42 deaths in cheerleading, many more paralyzed.
Base jumping has like 100 deaths per year
Auto racing/motorcycle racing/motocross/horse racing is far more dangerous, many deaths per year
Boxing has about 10 deaths per year
*The woman you are thinking about above was a kickboxer, who fought in a small tournament, where they took 60 minutes to transport her to the hospital.
There have been several deaths over the years which is way less than what you have had in cross country horse racing or Steeple Chase. One American fighter died in Russia about eight or so years ago as a result of his injuries; there was another fighter that died several months ago in Texas after lapsing into a comma from swelling of the brain, and there was a death just this past month in North or South Carolina. None of these fights were sanctioned by the UFC or Strike-force but instead by lesser organizations that have fledgling fighters flocking to them because of the popularity of MMA.
Being a certified amateur and pro judge I sometimes work shows and cards where I see fighters that are ill trained, and ill prepared go out there and try to fight and defend themselves. Illinois and several states require two years of experience in some type of martial art or fighting art before you can apply for an amateur license and you have to have five fights before you can apply for a pro license. Not every state is as tough as this about acquiring a license and getting into the ring or cage but they should be. The ring or cage is no place to be for any fighter, no matter what kind of fighting it is, if they are not adequately trained and prepared.
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In 17 years and more than 100,000's of fights, there have only been 3 confirmed deaths. 1 guy failed his medicals in the US b/c of a heart condition, and decided to fight anyway and went to Russia. The guy from Texas took a couple shots and was TKO'd, but it wasn't out of the ordinary, he had swelling of the brain. The guy from Carolina had been KO'd before in amateur events just a little while before the pro debut where he died.
There have been what 71 deaths in rugby over the last 100 years.
There is something like 300 deaths for every 10,000 fishermen.
1000 people accidentally killed hunting per year
From 1982-2007 there were 42 deaths in cheerleading, many more paralyzed.
Base jumping has like 100 deaths per year
Auto racing/motorcycle racing/motocross/horse racing is far more dangerous, many deaths per year
Boxing has about 10 deaths per year
*The woman you are thinking about above was a kickboxer, who fought in a small tournament, where they took 60 minutes to transport her to the hospital.
*Another woman died boxing in 2005.
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There have been several deaths over the years which is way less than what you have had in cross country horse racing or Steeple Chase. One American fighter died in Russia about eight or so years ago as a result of his injuries; there was another fighter that died several months ago in Texas after lapsing into a comma from swelling of the brain, and there was a death just this past month in North or South Carolina. None of these fights were sanctioned by the UFC or Strike-force but instead by lesser organizations that have fledgling fighters flocking to them because of the popularity of MMA.
Being a certified amateur and pro judge I sometimes work shows and cards where I see fighters that are ill trained, and ill prepared go out there and try to fight and defend themselves. Illinois and several states require two years of experience in some type of martial art or fighting art before you can apply for an amateur license and you have to have five fights before you can apply for a pro license. Not every state is as tough as this about acquiring a license and getting into the ring or cage but they should be. The ring or cage is no place to be for any fighter, no matter what kind of fighting it is, if they are not adequately trained and prepared.
Yes about amonth ago in womens mma now I no it's not the big boys but still mma I forgot her name but she died with a hook to the head
As far as I know, only two people have ever died as a result of MMA (that's not bad considering the numbers from other sports).
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Update-Sam-Vasque...
http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/06/28/michael-kirk...
Many boxers have died over the years compared to MMA .
Yes, this guy died at the hospital after the fight.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/06/28/michael-kirk...
boxing is a real brutal sport, many are afraid of it so they join mma instead
I would be surprised if someone hadn't in such a vicious sport.
yeah two guys from what i know