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Originally Posted by rusty nails
theres a reason that the early 'vale tudo' (no rules) events didnt turn into a mess of eye gouging and groin shots. and that was both fighters knew that it was unlikely to be the catalyst for a win. they also realised that if they did take it there then they had to expect it in return which is a built in deterrent. occasionally it did go this way but usually as a last resort and rarely with any cumulative success
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No, they realized that eye gouging and groin shots would not appeal to those that care about their eyes and their testicles. Vale Tudo was a sporting contest that was ultimately trying to prove the best methods of fighting while keeping things civil. You may have a lot of spectators, but how many participants do you think you would have if fighters were leaving the ring blind, needing surgery on their balls, and missing a finger where someone bit it off? It was less mutually assured destruction, more let's not get too fucking crazy here. We want this to be a recurring thing.