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-Roosters were sent in a arena to fight
-The owners would put metal blades on the roosters' claws
-They would fight to the death
-Cock fights were very expensive
-Even Queen Elizabeth would show up at these fights and bet on these cock fights
-Bear Baiting was similar to bull baiting
-The bear would be chained by the neck and attacked by dogs
-Another variation of bear baiting was the whipping of a blinded bear
-Started in medieval times in the 1200s
-They would tie a 15 feet long rope around the bull's horns
-Dogs were let loose and attacked the bull until its death
-Bull baiting was more common because of the cost of the bears and their scarcity
-Boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA - UFC) are popular human blood sports
-Animal blood sports from the Elizabethan era are mostly illegal in many countries now
-Animal blood sports are now considered cruel to animals or animal abuse
-Some animal bloodsports similar to those in the Elizabethan Era are still legal and accepted in 'modern' societies such as bull fighting in Spain
-Illegal bloodsports still exist in modern society
-Examples: bull baiting, bear baiting, cock fighting
-Made a lot of money
-Attended by ambassadors, queens, courtiers
-Queen Elizabeth enjoyed baiting sports and attended many events
-Bear and bull baiting took place in a purpose built arena
-Most famous bear baiting arena is called "Bear Garden"
-Most famous bull baiting arena was called "Bull Ring Theater"
-Both arenas could hold up to 1000 people each
DEFINITION: A SPORT OR CONTEST INVOLVING BLOODSHED