I don't know of any case where the Gracies actually caused a serious injury in their challenge matches, if they had broken a guy's arm then it would be different. A smart lawyer can make all sorts of claims for their client, even if the fight is mutually agreed upon. Your opponent's whole tune could change after the fight, regardless of what he signed. He could claim to be ignorant of your skill or claim not to know to what degree injury were possible; the lawyer would do anything to nullify the contract and try to get money from you. You know how many frivolous lawsuits occur each year, why put yourself in a situation where you could be in for such a headache? If you know for sure you can beat these guys without hurting them, fine. But what if you armbar someone from the guard and they keep trying to punch and won't give up? If it has to happen make sure you win by choke or by his being exhausted. It's better you lose than win by hurting him.
This has nothing to do with Law and Order. I just recommend you don't fight someone unless it is under the auspices of a sanctioned organization, whether a competition or in a training hall.
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