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== MMA == There is much controversy in [[mixed martial arts]] about the benefits of full contact sparring vs career-threatening injuries. Former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] fighter Jamie Varner came to an early retirement because he had much head trauma in full contact sparring.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hauser |first=Steve |date=24 March 2015 |title=Former UFC fighter Jamie Varner warns young fighters: Too much sparring can lead to early retirement |website=Bloody Elbow |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/3/24/8282165/ufc-jamie-varner-sparring-warning-head-trauma-retirement-training-mma-news |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> UFC former welterweight champions [[Robbie Lawler]] and [[Johny Hendricks]] do not do full contact sparring.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ryder |first=Matthew |date=16 March 2014 |title=Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler: How Safe Sparring May Change Contact Sports |website=Bleacher Report |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1994748-johny-hendricks-vs-robbie-lawler-how-safe-sparring-may-change-contact-sports |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
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