Just had an interesting conversation with former Bellator champ Rafael Lovato. You'll recall he had to retire early due to a brain issue & relinquish his title after beating Mousasi.

He's been examined by specialists for his particular condition. They believe he can fight. 1/

These aren't just specialists for his medical issue, but specialists who've also worked with other contact sport athletes.

It turns out his condition is genetic, meaning he's had it without symptoms his entire life.

Lovato is trying to get licensed and fight at least once more.

These are doctors from the Cleveland Clinic, one of the preeminent medical institutions on brain health. He's not talking to quacks.

Skepticism around this is fair, but again, it's not fringe doctors telling him this. It's subject matter specialists from prestigious practices.