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I've heard that, at least in TKD circles, a big reason for headgear was to prevent the head from banging into the floor when someone fell or got knocked out.
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There is a study that suggests headgear does protect the head.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/headgear-protects-boxers-brains-120208.htm