Few competitive athletes would disagree. But Chuck’s retired now, after a 20-year career that included wrestling, ultimate fighting, and mixed martial arts. Also known as “The Ice Man,” he was inducted into both the UFC and MMA Halls of Fame, holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC’s light heavyweight division history, and successfully defended his UFC championship title four times.

But although Chuck doesn’t need to stay in shape to win matches any more, he knows that his successful career is exactly why he needs to take even better care of his body today. After all, years of injuries take their toll – and the lingering pain can endure long after retirement.

Perhaps an even more ominous health concern can be far more subtle – especially for fighters like Chuck who have sustained multiple blows to the head over many years. That’s because ongoing concussions can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – physical brain injuries that can cause lingering mood disorders and physical disability.

“Sure, I’ve knocked out plenty of opponents over the years, but I’ve also taken my share of hard knocks on my head, too,” Chuck says. “And I want both my brain and my body to stay in top shape.”

Chuck’s wife Heidi said that CTE had left Chuck depressed – not even feeling up to working out at the gym. But after cell treatment he’s now just as motivated as ever.

He visited BioXcellerator for cell therapy— not once but twice — and he says these treatments now help him stay pain free, enhance overall health and well-being, improve his memory, and relieve other symptoms common to CTE.