RollingStoned Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 So I locked in a sponsorship with oxygen4energy.com for my next few fights... If you don't know what it is, it's a canned oxygen company (kinda like a giant inhaler). I came across it a while back in an article about James Wilks using it to train. Seemed like a really good idea to me, so we got in touch and bam, I'm sponsored also! So my question is, I haven't found anything against it online, but what are the odds you could use it in your corner? In between rounds, ya come over get some water, catch a blast of o2, and head back out refreshed... Whatcha think? I'm sure there has to be someone that knows for sure on here I also have the fear of 'no yes' = a no in MMA lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackBennys Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 That might be considered a performance enhancer, I don't think it's allowed. Congrats on getting sponsored though, I hope you kick some ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Kang Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 they won't let that in the corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshdfs Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I am pretty sure that boxing has rules against taking O2 in the corner between rounds. It could be great for recovery but I wouldn't go crazy with using it during training. You don't want to condition your body to being used to getting those O2 shots when it is depleted, because if it turns out it is illegal during a fight, that portion of what you are conditioned to will be missing and your body will fail. Taking concentrated O2 after training for recovery only is actually vey beneficial though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Kang Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 exactly. Hell if I had my way I'd just wheel out a O2 tank right to my corner with a mask on for 100% pure oxgyen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshdfs Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 exactly. Hell if I had my way I'd just wheel out a O2 tank right to my corner with a mask on for 100% pure oxgyen Just throw on one of those Wandi face mask/snorkel rigs with a hose on the snorkel running directly to an O2 tank.... Then to make thiings interesting, in case of a fight not finished in the alotted time, there is a 5 minute OT with both fighters hooked to Nitrous Oxide just for kicks. We could have a whole new sport brewing here..... Maybe both fighters spin the wheel beforehand to see what gas they get? Man my mind is rolling now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Kang Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'd just say I'm asthmatic and need my steroid inhaler to keep breathing. Thus when I'm juiced during training I'll say its from that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackBennys Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Just throw on one of those Wandi face mask/snorkel rigs with a hose on the snorkel running directly to an O2 tank.... Then to make thiings interesting' date=' in case of a fight not finished in the alotted time, there is a 5 minute OT with both fighters hooked to Nitrous Oxide just for kicks. We could have a whole new sport brewing here..... Maybe both fighters spin the wheel beforehand to see what gas they get? Man my mind is rolling now.....[/quote'] LOL, brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingStoned Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'd just say I'm asthmatic and need my steroid inhaler to keep breathing. Thus when I'm juiced during training I'll say its from that lol I was thinking that too lol I figured they probably wouldn't allow it but that it was worth a try, worse case scenario they say no and I have to do it the old fashioned way, with hard work... Damnit lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo13 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 When I've been in the corner at fights, that would not be allowed. I must admit that I am intrigued by this product and it's uses other than fighting. I will go check out their site. Congrats on your sponsorship, remember to mention them in your victory speech, it goes a long way to maintaining sponsors and getting new ones. (Best to make a list and give it to your cornerman) Good luck in your fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinimmaman Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Congrats on the sponsorship, don't forget to keep us updated on your upcoming fights. How's the training coming and all that stuff. Concerning your sponsore, I highly doubt that's going to be allowed in your corner in between rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Nope. Not at all. Athletic commissions won't allow anything besides water, for so many reasons. The UFC (or other large mma org) will not allow unapproved sponsor placement. Every single piece of logo from a sponsor goes through an approval process, and it is very strict where they are allowed to appear. Fighters trying to sneak in an extra logo, or during a round break, are subject to fines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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