Magomed Abdusalamov is in Self-Induced Coma

[walrus]

Yeah, it's not something they do just in case. From what I know medically induced basically means drug induced, in that it's controlled and reversible if you take away the barbiturates or whatever they use. The idea is that the brain will require less energy so areas that weren't getting enough blood flow will have a chance to heal as the swelling goes down etc.

Incredible HW fight and hope for the best possibly recovery, but this could be pretty serious as the punishment he took certainly was.

Yes, it's also used if they are concerned the damage is near fatal. The induced coma lets the patient to be put on respiration and or other means of life support. It is not a good condition for a human to be in. It could be the coma keeping him alive.