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Which UFC fighters have the most risk of brain damage?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:08 pm
I heard last night that Roy Nelson has absorbed something like 600 significant strikes to the head. Dan Henderson has also been knocked out a bunch and seems to go down easier with age. Is it easier to get knocked out the older you are or is there something that causes you to get knocked out easier the more you've actually been knocked out?
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Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:09 pm to RedStickBR
The latter. That's a fact.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:11 pm to RedStickBR
It's a combination but more of the latter. Once a fighter receives a devastating KO, the brain shuts off quicker from then on out.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:12 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I wonder why that is - some sort of defense mechanism maybe? Rather than allow you to continue absorbing punishment, it just shuts off.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:17 pm to RedStickBR
Everyone who's received an H Bomb
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:22 pm to RedStickBR
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Dan Henderson has also been knocked out a bunch
Didn't realize getting knocked out cold one time in over 40 fights was a bunch. He's been rocked a ton especially the last two years. But he's the toughest mother fricker to ever compete in MMA. His chin was and still is unreal.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:25 pm to RedStickBR
Shane Carwin
JDS
JDS
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:31 pm to RedStickBR
Roy Nelson & Dan Henderson?? Lmao
You pick those 2 guys when talking about fighters getting KO'd a whole bunch?
Dumbass
you could've picked any 2 random fighters from any era and been more accurate than choosing those two 
You pick those 2 guys when talking about fighters getting KO'd a whole bunch?
Dumbass
you could've picked any 2 random fighters from any era and been more accurate than choosing those two 
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:35 pm to RedStickBR
I think most come back too quickly, but they almost have to because of money.
Rousey did it right. You should be taking a year off minimum after a knockout. Problem is most of these guys cant afford to because the pay is shite.
The ufc needs to have some kind of base salary system for fighters.
Rousey did it right. You should be taking a year off minimum after a knockout. Problem is most of these guys cant afford to because the pay is shite.
The ufc needs to have some kind of base salary system for fighters.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:35 pm to Groovie
I thought he's been KO'd in three of the last six after never having been knocked out?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:37 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Are there many you can think of who've absorbed more than 600 significant strikes to the head? It seems most don't even last long enough in the sport to take that many hits nowadays. Maybe Nate Diaz or Overeem?
I don't have all the answers, that's why I asked. It is clear you are an Internet black belt though - congrats.
Also, show me where I said anything about Nelson and knockouts. I'm talking about shots to the head.
I don't have all the answers, that's why I asked. It is clear you are an Internet black belt though - congrats.
Also, show me where I said anything about Nelson and knockouts. I'm talking about shots to the head.
This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 7:40 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:41 pm to RedStickBR
quote:
Which UFC fighters have the most risk of brain damage?
All of them.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:44 pm to RedStickBR
Some dudes are just bad motherfrickers and can take a punch. Nelson is that dude.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:45 pm to RedStickBR
Being KO'd by 1 guy in 40+ years is not "knocked out a whole bunch"
Internet mma black belt, with two stripes in Internet reading comprehension
quote:you implied it by saying "also"
Also, show me where I said anything about Nelson and knockouts. I'm talking about shots to the head.
Internet mma black belt, with two stripes in Internet reading comprehension
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:46 pm to RedStickBR
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I don't have all the answers, that's why I asked. It is clear you are an Internet black belt though - congrats.
No, he is just probably just tired of people(who obviously know nothing about the sport) asking stupid questions about MMA.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:49 pm to ScrapPack
Tough crowd. Knocking bastards out on the weekends and policing the More Sports Board in between. I'm sure all the fighting greats can sympathize.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:49 pm to RedStickBR
Gray Maynard. Just listen to any of his interviews. He gets kod pretty much every fight now too.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:51 pm to RedStickBR
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Knocking bastards out on the weekends and policing the More Sports Board in between. I'm sure all the fighting greats can sympathize.
Nope, haven't been in a fight since my Navy days over 20 years ago. Try again.
This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:54 pm to RedStickBR
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Which UFC fighters have the most risk of brain damage?
Almost all of them. Although almost all have a good less risk than boxers. The essence of that sport is being punched in the head by padded fists.
You can hear the difference pretty easily when the comparative guys from both professions are interviewed. The boxers like George Foreman who can still talk intelligibly are incredibly rare.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:54 pm to Geauxing for 3
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