ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
Long-Term Cognitive Decline in MMA Fighters: A Two-Year Cohort Study on Executive Function Impairments Due to Repetitive Head Strikes.
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- Biological Markers of Cognitive Impairments in Combat and Contact-Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Neuropsychological Health in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters and Combat Sport Athletes: A Scoping Review.Cureus · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundThis study examines the long-term cognitive consequences of repetitive head impact on executive functions in mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters over two years.
methodsNeuropsychological tests assessed executive functions in two groups: competitive (CG;
resultsA significant interaction between time and group was observed. The CG experienced greater declines in Mental Processing Speed (MPS) after 1 year [4.6 s (3.1; 6.1);
conclusionsThese findings highlight the detrimental effects of MMA competitions on cognitive function, emphasizing the need for monitoring and interventions to preserve fighters' health and performance.
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