cutman
Ringside wound specialist
A cutman is a cornerman in boxing or mixed martial arts who specializes in treating cuts and swelling between rounds.
The cutman applies pressure, uses ice, and deploys coagulants like adrenaline chloride to stop bleeding and reduce swelling so the fighter can continue: The cutman worked frantically to close the gash above his eye.
Wound covering strip
- compressReduce volume by force
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- hemostatClamp stopping vessel flow
suture · ointment · salve · stitch · wound · laceration · bruise · disinfectant
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
coagulant · petroleum jelly · cotton swab · ice pack · fighter · bout · rounds · corner
Eight-sided polygon
- cageBarred confinement structure
- UFCCombat sports promotion
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
referee · stoppage · doctor · commission · fighter · swelling · gauze · adrenaline
Stopping something before occurring
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- timingArt of choosing moments
- pressureForce upon contact
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
preparation · adaptation · anticipation · communication · positioning · execution · gameplan · adjustment
bandage
Wound covering strip
- compressReduce volume by force
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
hemostat · suture · ointment · salve · stitch · wound · laceration · bruise · disinfectant · sterile
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
adrenaline · coagulant · petroleum jelly · cotton swab · ice pack · fighter · bout · rounds · corner · trainer
octagon
Eight-sided polygon
rounds · referee · stoppage · doctor · commission · fighter · swelling · gauze · adrenaline · coagulant
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- timingArt of choosing moments
- pressureForce upon contact
technique · preparation · adaptation · anticipation · communication · positioning · execution · gameplan · adjustment · ringcraft
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- MMAMMA, mixed martial arts, UFC, octagon, cage
- boxing staffboxer, trainer, referee, cornerman, promoter
- sports personnelhead coach, assistant manager, athletic trainer, equipment manager, team physician
- fighting ringsboxing ring, wrestling ring, ring ropes, ring post, turnbuckle