Brain injuries are a concern in combat sports. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
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In an attempt to increase surveillance over athletes and minimize the chances of serious injuries and future consequences for MMA fighters, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NSAC) will implement a new exam protocol, which will now include brain exams.
The information was released by the daily “Las Vegas Review-Journal”. In an interview with the publication, the executive director of the NSAC and the doctor responsible for the new program, Dr. Charles Bernick, said that exams will be carried out regularly and that the data and information collected will be used for a study on brain injuries in combat sports.
Despite the announcement, the tests are not expected to be implemented before June or July. Furthermore, it was not disclosed how often athletes will have to undergo exams or even whether evaluations will be required before all fights in Las Vegas.
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