First Hand Accounts of Concussions

It is the most iconic occurrence in the sport of mixed martial arts or better yet, combat sports as a whole.


The moment when time is suspended and the collective breath of onlookers and participants alike is taken away, if only for a few fleeting moments.


 It is the knockout.


It's the blow that brings the fans to the arena, always anticipating the perverse pleasure they gain from witnessing the intense suffering of the athletes that sacrifice their bodies for our entertainment.


But what exactly does it mean to be "knocked out?"


Directly preceded by the deafening thud of a deadly strike connecting with human flesh and bone, it is the moment when one is separated from his senses and all semblance of human function is lost.


How does it feel? Join me after the jump for a firsthand account of what it's like to visit the often spoken of but rarely explained "Queer Street."

Article & Source: MMA Mania