Category Archives: The Doctor’s Corner

Medical Musings: To Tap or Not to Tap? That is the Question.

The one unique aspect of MMA that differentiates it from any other combat sport is the capability of winning a fight by forcing your opponent to submit, or tap out….

Medical Musings: The Call for Legitimate Amateur MMA Regulation

Over the last couple weeks, the discussion concerning the nationwide regulation of amateur MMA has been necessary than ever before. The consequences of the lack of regulation in any sport…

Ask the Doctor: What should be done to decrease injuries in MMA?

Q: With the recent stretch of injuries plaguing the UFC, how can fighters take steps to prevent-or at least decrease-the number of injuries from taking place? Combat sports training, like…

Ask the Doctor: To Tap or not to Tap?

Question: When fighter finds find themselves in a tight hold, how long should that fighter struggle before tapping? What makes a fighter decide to tap or not? The one unique…

Ask the Doctor: What strikes cause the most “damage” in MMA?

Written by: Dr. Jassin Jouria, M.D. Q: There are always discussions about knees to head, elbows on the ground, 12-6 ect. I would like know from a medical perspective what…

Ask the Doctor: TRT prescriptions & blown out knees

Written by: Dr. Jassin Jouria, M.D. We often get very interesting questions from our readers and followers on twitter concerning medical issues in MMA. We thought it was about time…

The Doctor’s Corner: Eye Injuries in Combat Sports: When to Stop the Fight?

Written by: Dr Jassin Jouria Eye trauma is a common injury in combat sports, MMA included. This past weekend at UFC on FOX 2, the “Fight of the Night” between…

Doctor’s Notes: Differentiating TRT from PEDs

Written by: Dr. Jassin Jouria Testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT) and anabolic steroids have been seen in MMA headlines throughout the years, with an appreciable notice of increased frequency of late. Royce…

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Doctor’s Notes: ACL injuries and their impact on athletes

Written by: Jassin Jouria While very common to sports’ injuries, most fans and even athletes do not fully understand the mechanics behind an ACL tear and the complications surrounding its…

Doctor’s Notes: Liver Shots & KOs

Written by: Dr. Jassin Jouria UFC 141 turned out to be a great event to cap off the end of 2011. The event also provided the opportunity to recap some…