Steve and Tom are big fans of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). After watching a fight, Tom says that he could be an UFC fighter. Steve said that it would be impossible because he couldn't even beat him.

After a lot of good-natured posturing, Tom and Steve agree to have a UFC style fight. During the fight, Steve punches Tom and ruptures his spleen. Tom is taken to the hospital for treatment of his injury, and misses a week of work.

Analyze all potential liability and defenses.

such as...

• duty of care:
• analysis
• conclusion