It's no secret that cockfighting is incredibly cruel, as it's typically controlled by local criminal networks. There have been numerous cases of people being kidnapped or murdered after winning a match or for other reasons. This is why cockfighting isn't for everyone; it's only for those prepared to face the consequences, given the cruelty of the world of cockfighting. It's for this reason that cockfighting is banned in many countries, as it's not only cruel to the animals but also to the people involved.