What's with the ears??

[osopardo]

I've been noticing recently how very many UFC and other MMA fighters have cauliflower ears? Don't these guys know any better than to train without ear protectors? Or did they get that way from pro competition? In boxing, ears like that are a sign of incompetence.

[jg22072]

somebody once asked me my opinion of "cauliflower Ears"

I said they are the signs of a champion...

usually the other guy.

ps i have one.

jose

[Guest]

In some studios, everyone has them. It is a badge of honor almost in a cult sort of way. I am usually one of two or three people who wear ear protection at our place.

My opinion is that it is a sign of immaturity and wanting to fit in. Most of these guys will regret it when they have to grow up and get jobs and responsibilities.

A prospective employer will just be staring at their ears during the job interview, a perspective customer will do the same. The best term for them I have heard is "chick repellent".

Lastly, why telegraph to a possible opponent on the street that you are a grappler.

DUMB. REAL DUMB.

- Oldguy.

[greyfox13]

dont these people know how to block?

[jubaji]

Anyone who grapples seriously long enough will very likely get cauliflower to some degree. No avoiding it.

[greyfox13]

ohhh, u can get it from grappling?how, i thought it was just shots to the side of the head

[jubaji]

?????????????????

[greyfox13]

uhhh, nevermind

[bhp02]

if you have ever done groundwork in Judo/Jiujitsu,
you will know why one can easily get these
scars on the ears.

[IPON]

Its notorius among wrestlers

[jules]

just get an ear guard...

[Bjjexpertise@be]

what are cauliflower ears? can someone attach a link or a picture and show me please?

[jubaji]

Originally posted by jules
just get an ear guard...

Anyone who grapples seriously long enough will very likely get cauliflower to some degree. No avoiding it.

[Heel-hook]

Originally posted by Bjjexpertise@be
what are cauliflower ears? can someone attach a link or a picture and show me please?

Cauliflowered ear is when fluid builds up underneath the cartollege in your ear. If treated fast enough, you can avoid it. look at a picture of Randy Couture, and you'll see what it is. It can be caused by constant rubbing against the ears, or blows to the ears.

[sercuerdas]

from 12 years of wrestling, i noticed that the guys who did were the headgear got worse ears than the guys who didn't. alot of times the gear pull get pushed and pulled over your ears worse than not wearing any at all.