It's fine, really, Zelgadis probably does deserve it.

"It's a combat tournament with live weapons, a few injuries are to be expected." His way of saying 'don't sweat it'. He wouldn't have signed up for this if he was worried about getting hurt, he'll just have to make sure he hits up a healer when this is all over.

With that brief interruption out of the way, Zelgadis resumes his combat ready stance.