Brain Injury

Fighters opinions: do they really matter?

Kristen King // Staff Writer When asked for their opinions on matters in the world, combat fighters face more criticism than encouragement mainly because of what they do for a living. Before and after every fight, these athletes go through a series of interviews where they’re asked about their upcoming fight or favorite movie to […]

Brain damage in MMA: How much is too much?

Kristen King // Staff Writer While punches and kicks are an integral part of mixed martial arts, they also come with a dangerous after-effect that could drastically change the lives of fighters. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative disease found in those who have repeatedly suffered from brain trauma. All athletes have the possibility of […]

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