Bleeding for Fun
You cannot go around shoving people and elbowing them in the ribs in real life, which is why you have sports. This offers a vicarious thrill, and you can laugh at the misfortune of others instead of having to lick your own wounds. It is inspiring to root for the underdog and cheer your home team on to victory, but the most satisfying sports moments are when someone bleeds a little. If you want some intense action, these sports will deliver every time.
Bullying the Bull
Pitting a person against an angry bull with sharp horns is never going to end well, and that is what makes it so fun. This event is shorter than most as each rider usually only lasts a few seconds on the bull. Despite this, the potential for carnage is high because the only way to get off the bull is to get thrown by it. Plus, the event is not over once the rider falls off. The bull gets to have some fun, and riders who are not quick enough may end up covered in hoof marks.
Dirty, Bloody Rugby
Players have to be creative to avoid fouls in basketball, but fighting dirty is practically mandated in rugby. There are no helmets or safety pads, and the only way to stop the player with the ball is to tackle them. Players fly through the air, and teams converge on each other in a mass of angry limbs. This sport was invented for the blood and injuries. Most sports are a spectator event, but there are many local rugby leagues. If you want to let off steam, consider jumping into the scrum.
Soccer Fans, Suckers for Bloodshed
Soccer does not always involve a lot of personal contact between opposing teams, but things can still get heated. However, the bloodiness of soccer matches is nothing compared to the carnage fans in the audience deliver. European spectators are so invested in the outcome of games that riots are expected when the home team starts losing. Police forces are on often present to prevent violence, but that does not stop the shouting, swearing, shoving, stampeding and all out brawls the fans get caught up in.
Hacking in Hockey
Unlike rugby, soccer and bullfighting, hockey players are fully suited and have protection from the opposing team. This might be why it is so gratifying to see the players get hurt anyway. Hockey has a referee, but that does not stop any of the brutality. There is a reason most hockey players do not have their teeth, and it is not a true hockey game without at least one beat down.
The Ultimate Bloody Ball Game
Some of these sports can seem like a pretense for men causing each other pain, but Ultimate Talk Ball takes away all the pretense. The game boasts itself as the future of sporting and is like soccer but with a giant ball and only four players. However, players do not stop each other by just stealing the ball. Each player is equipped with a taser and is not afraid to use it. While it is the newest game, this sport might be the most violent of all since someone is left writhing on the ground after every play.
Playing a violent video game is not always enough after a long day. The best relaxation method is to grab a beer and watch one of these bloody sports.
