The risks of long term brain injury for athletes who choose a career in MMA and other combat sports is a reality.
While this site spends much time summarizing scientific literature addressing these risks a personal story is far more persuasive than data and statistics.
Recently legendary combat sports fighter “Big Daddy” Gary Goodridge highlights the harsh reality of living with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Its a sad reality for Goodridge and one that individuals considering a career in combative sports should seriously weigh when making the decision to compete or keep competing.
Combat Sports Law 