Combat-sports brain trauma

What experts have said about Combat-sports brain trauma

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1. John McCarthyNegativeMay 27, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

   Repeated brain trauma without rest can end a fighter’s career.

   “head shots and trauma to the brain, especially when you don't give it the opportunity to rest and heal it, will absolutely take and burn your career.”

   Listen at 1:09:04

   Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthy

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