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Originally Posted by Joemoplata  I understand that it's your opinion, I'm just trying to understand the logic because it's seems a bit flawed is all. But maybe I'm wrong, I believe in seeing how the logic flows to determine who is closest.
On that note..
Not all of the things I mentioned are to protect the fighter, actually. In face, none of them are. If I had said "wear a cup" or "use a mouthiece" that would be different.
Vaseline is used to make the gloves slip off the face a bit, preventing a cut. And a cut stops a fight so it's an advantage.
Carb loading is done in order to have enough glycogen reserves in order to be able to perform anaerobically for as long as possible. Not necessary for a fighter's health.
Warming up prevents hyper ventilation and gets the blood moving to the larger muscle groups in preparation for exercise. Doesn't protect the fighter at all, it simply allows him to perform longer.
Drinking water during rounds is done to replenish any potential water loss during sweating for optimal performance. A fighter wouldn't be completely dehydrated from a 25 minute fight so it's not a health concern. It's about peak performance.
Hand wraps are not a necessity in most organizations, they are at the fighters discretion to use. And since they are an additional barrier to protect the hand and wrist from being broken throwing puches, it is a method for allowing a fighter to throw more and harder punches during a fight. Without the gloves and hand wraps his hand would break very quickly. It's a trick. |
I see your views better now Joe. We are looking at it from two different perspectives. You see, I'll address your list below:
1: Vaseline-I see it as being used to protect the fighter from injury...i.e. cuts.
2: Carb loading-I never knew what exactly it was for other than to give the person extra energy. Basicly what you said. Extra energy helps to protect the fighter a bit, but yes, I can see your point here.
3: Warming up helps to prevent injury to an otherwise unprepared muscle.
4: Drinking water between rounds is minimal at best. In fact, when in boxing, I was instructed to simply rinse and spit. (I always kept just a little for myself though
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5: Hand wraps - I loved this one. you said it was for their protection yourself. If they didn't have them, they stand a higher chance of breaking something.
I do see your points though, and they are valid, but I still view cutting as cheating by trying to get into a lighter weight class so you can fight a smaller person.