UFC star Max Holloway has urged athletes to “care for your mind” amid discussions about head accidents in American soccer.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa final month suffered a 3rd concussion inside two years, raising new questions about NFL head damage protocols.
Blended martial arts fighter Holloway, 32, was requested about fellow Hawaiian Tagovailoa throughout a media convention earlier than his featherweight title contest on the weekend.
He takes on champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Tagovailoa is ready to return to motion on Sunday after clearing the NFL’s concussion testing protocols, however many pundits and ex-players have referred to as for him to retire to guard his long-term well being.
“[Tagovailoa] is an animal, the dude is price a lot cash, he is gotta know what he is doing. However the principle factor I might say is care for your mind,” stated Holloway.
“Find out about mind well being. And do the suitable issues. You solely get one mind, guys, and as soon as that begins deteriorating you possibly can’t develop it again.”