direct blows to the ear as experienced in boxing mma bjj wrestling etc. can and will result in a collection of clotted blood. which if not treated will or can become trapped between the surface skin and the supportive cartlidge of the ear. causing the outer skin to become swollen or deformed due to lack of blood flow resulting in a white fibrous cauliflower-like formation

whilst head gear is most effective to preventing the incidence of injury some levels of boxing mma the head gear is impractical.

those are grappling a good sized cauliflower is like a badge of honour to mma boxing fans.

lol take what michael bisping had to say before being the coach of tuf season 9. to when he was a actually a contender on tuf season 3 , and soon to be tuf 14 coach.

never had a cauliflower ear.. then got one during tuf 3 i can tell you. yes it does hurt as much as it looks. it was horrible. i've had ' em a couple of times now and you never get used to em and the agony. it is just the feeling.' treament of a cauliflower is simple.

procedure where the excess fluid is drained as necessary, either by drawing it out using a hypodermic needle, or by making a small laceration and expressing the pocket of fluid. a compressive dressing is then used to sandwich the layers of the ear together to allow healing and prevent infection.