Tag: Brain

Glover Teixeira: Brain Injuries Usually Occur in the Gym, Not During Fights

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Glover Teixeira believes that mixed martial artists suffer the majority of their brain injuries during training, as opposed to during scraps inside the cage.  Speaking one-on-one with MMA Fighting’s Luke Thomas, the Brazilian slugger expressed his opinion on the dangers of combat sports.  The way people train is the […]

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Glover Teixeira believes that mixed martial artists suffer the majority of their brain injuries during training, as opposed to during scraps inside the cage.  Speaking one-on-one with MMA Fighting’s Luke Thomas, the Brazilian slugger expressed his opinion on the dangers of combat sports.  The way people train is the […]

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Combat Sports Execs Commit to Brain Injury Research, Solutions Remain Elusive

A formidable group of power players from politics, MMA and boxing came together on Capitol Hill Tuesday to announce new financial support for brain injury research in combat athletes, even as doctors confirmed that actionable science is still years away. “We all know that it is a problem, and we all know this study…is much […]

A formidable group of power players from politics, MMA and boxing came together on Capitol Hill Tuesday to announce new financial support for brain injury research in combat athletes, even as doctors confirmed that actionable science is still years away. “We all know that it is a problem, and we all know this study…is much […]

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Frank Mir Says He Doesn’t Fear Long-Term Brain Damage, Takes TRT for Health Only

Frank Mir enters his UFC 169 matchup against Alistair Overeem on a career-worst three-fight losing streak.  Widely regarded as one of the most savage finishers in UFC history—thanks to his UFC-record three technical submissions and eight first-round submissions—Mir has recently hit a rough patch in his career. A decision loss to Daniel Cormier is sandwiched […]

Frank Mir enters his UFC 169 matchup against Alistair Overeem on a career-worst three-fight losing streak.  Widely regarded as one of the most savage finishers in UFC history—thanks to his UFC-record three technical submissions and eight first-round submissions—Mir has recently hit a rough patch in his career. A decision loss to Daniel Cormier is sandwiched […]

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Conor McGregor Wants to Fight ‘Brain Dead, Stuttering Fool’ Diego Sanchez

The heated exchanges between UFC featherweight Conor McGregor and lightweight Diego Sanchez got a little hotter last night, when the Irishman set a time and venue for a fight between them on Twitter. Responding to a call-out from Sanchez, McGregor said (h/t MMA Junkie): You brain dead, stuttering fool. Read the fine print. And put […]

The heated exchanges between UFC featherweight Conor McGregor and lightweight Diego Sanchez got a little hotter last night, when the Irishman set a time and venue for a fight between them on Twitter. Responding to a call-out from Sanchez, McGregor said (h/t MMA Junkie): You brain dead, stuttering fool. Read the fine print. And put […]

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Eddie Yagin Excited for 2nd Chance After a Brain Injury Nearly Ended His Career

It’s been more than a year since Eddie Yagin last stepped foot in the UFC Octagon, but his absence was much more serious than your average training injury. As he was preparing for a December 2012 showdown against German striker Dennis Siver, Yagin started to experience very serious headaches that were not dulling no matter […]

It’s been more than a year since Eddie Yagin last stepped foot in the UFC Octagon, but his absence was much more serious than your average training injury. As he was preparing for a December 2012 showdown against German striker Dennis Siver, Yagin started to experience very serious headaches that were not dulling no matter […]

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UFC 130: Analysis, Predections, Brain Seepage, and Incomprehensible Psychobabble

This Saturday night, UFC 130 will be going down live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. While the card has lost a little of its sexiness due to the fact that Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard will not be fighting for the third time…

This Saturday night, UFC 130 will be going down live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. While the card has lost a little of its sexiness due to the fact that Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard will not be fighting for the third time due to injuries suffered by each […]

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UFC 130: Analysis, Predections, Brain Seepage, and Incomprehensible Psychobabble