The rate of serious head injuries among professional mixed martial arts competitors is potentially twice that of professional football players, according to US researchers.
With the sport growing in popularity, especially among youth, new rules may be needed to protect kids and professionals alike from repeated traumatic brain injuries, a new study concludes.
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