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Ram Lovers Association of Nigeria Battle For Acceptance in Nigeria [PHOTOS]

7. Two rams collide as the referee and marshals look on, during the ram fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. The Nigerian ram fighting rules state that at the start of a tournament rams are allowed to hit 30 "blows" before the referee calls a tie. By the finals, rams can head-butt up to 100 times. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

Ram Lovers Association of Nigeria is working to bring ram fighting into the mainstream by ensuring ram safety and fair play, NBC News reports.

A ram stands tied to a goal post ahead of a ram fighting competition held at the National Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on March 20, 2016. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

1. A ram stands tied to a goal post ahead of a ram fighting competition held at the National Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on March 20, 2016. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

A Nigerian feeds a ram before it takes participation in a fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20, 2016. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

2. A Nigerian feeds a ram before it takes participation in a fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20, 2016. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

Spectators look on as a ram gets weighed before a match during a ram fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

3. Spectators look on as a ram gets weighed before a match during a ram fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

4. Two men negotiate a bet ahead of a fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

4. Two men negotiate a bet ahead of a fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

5. Hundreds of people gather under a blazing sun to watch the rams fight on a sandy pitch, fenced off with orange and blue rope, at the National Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on March 20, 2016. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

5. Hundreds of people gather under a blazing sun to watch the rams fight on a sandy pitch, fenced off with orange and blue rope, at the National Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on March 20, 2016. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

6. A referee leads two rams to the center of the arena. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

6. A referee leads two rams to the center of the arena. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

7. Two rams collide as the referee and marshals look on, during the ram fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. The Nigerian ram fighting rules state that at the start of a tournament rams are allowed to hit 30 "blows" before the referee calls a tie. By the finals, rams can head-butt up to 100 times. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

7. Two rams collide as the referee and marshals look on, during the ram fighting competition at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. The Nigerian ram fighting rules state that at the start of a tournament rams are allowed to hit 30 “blows” before the referee calls a tie. By the finals, rams can head-butt up to 100 times.
STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

8. People watch the rams fight with excitement. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

8. People watch the rams fight with excitement. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

9. Two rams collide as spectators look on during the competition. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

9. Two rams collide as spectators look on during the competition. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

10. Dayo Folami, right, his undefeated ram King of Oils, and his friends stand near the ram fighting arena at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

10. Dayo Folami, right, his undefeated ram King of Oils, and his friends stand near the ram fighting arena at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

11. A ram stands pegged to the ground at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP - Getty Images

11. A ram stands pegged to the ground at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 20. STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP – Getty Images

 

Via NBC News

 

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