MMA ( Mixed martial arts )

Have any of you found that this so called 'muay thai cream' stuff works?

Obvious answer is: "for a couple of quid why don't you just try it for yourself?" But keen to get a little recovery discussion going. Swelling, bruises, scratches, cuts ... the works.

I knew a couple of guys who swore by it but never tried it myself. It's the normal RICE routine for me although I don't have to worry about cuts so much these days.

Just googled RICE - and although I am sure it works here are my immediate thoughts.

Rest (for 24 hours): I wish. But not gonna happen, there is the cycle home for starters.
Ice: Expensive, and I'd keep running out of packs.
Compression: Difficult to use on your face, for legs and arms I'd end up with lots of smelly bandages.
Elevation: Again, not gonna happen. I'd have to have a wife I suppose.

Good points. I guess I think of 'RICE' in my head but actually I can't remember doing all of the steps ever.

In fact, my normal routine would more realistically be II(R): Ice, Ibuprofen (Rest as much as possible). I've used contrast showers when I can face it as well and they 'seem' to make a difference but I don't have any hard data on it.

my bad, there are some cheap reusable ice packs. (you put them in boiling water or something?)

now off to the internets to find a nice reusable compression wrap for battered shins. some of the more elaborate ones would have people take the mickey in the locker rooms though, subtly does it.

This is marketed for runners, would it stop shin swelling?

Actually, the ultimate shin healer would be a little something you'd just slip on, but would let you cycle home after training.

frozen peas ... they can go in the pasta sauce afterwards

I have a few of the gel-filled ice packs you just throw back in the freezer afterwards. Don't remember them being particularly pricey. Or, as Pascalo says, frozen peas work a treat.

but the reusable ice packs stay in the freezer? not in your kit bag?

... whatever could lessen the visibility next time it happens would be great.

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concealer and makeup?

Sorry - I missed this at the time. Yes, the packs are in my freezer. The places I train all have ice available if I need something instantly. I also have some of that 'freeze' spray in my bag which does make things feel better but I don't know if it does any actual good.

but the reusable ice packs stay in the freezer? not in your kit bag?

... whatever could lessen the visibility next time it happens would be great.

EDIT: picture and general bs removed

I guess this can go here

Pretty mental thai fight
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=90f_1314279133

In-fucking-sane

impressive and weird at the same time:

^^^ Bloody hell. They're going to be sore.

Clever Pun, was that the fight you spoke about the last time we saw eachother at MGrooves grooves?

yep, that thai fight is crackers

geez!

a fair selection of nutters here

Dog Brothers Euro Gathering 2011 - YouTube

Looks fun. Surprised there weren't more kicks- like the Anderson Silva one posted earlier. Not sure about the sward thing at the end, though.

weird fighting style that...

Oh. I used to train BJJ with a guy who did that ^^ I remember him telling me about going to some of those Dog Brothers events.

Looks like good pressure testing...and some of the stand up grappling / randori (whatever you want to call it) is pretty good
I was a bit dissapointed by the actual stick work though for a style thats apparently based on kali/arnis etc
Still not sure I'd like some bloke jumping at me with a stick lol...I'll stick to the cage thanks!

Now this is a fight

Full Fight: Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler - YouTube

^ Massive.

I am back to MMA training tomorrow for the first time in years. Nervous and excited.

wow..

Reminds me I am too focused on UFC. Not seen a Bellator fight before.