Dustin Poirier shares CTE concerns following recent airport arrest

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Dustin Poirier shares CTE concerns following recent airport arrest
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Dustin Poirier spoke about his concerns regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after a recent airport arrest. In an interview with Steven Bartlett, Poirier revealed that his wife noticed alarming changes in his behavior, prompting consultations with neurologists who identified changes in his brain. The admission follows his retirement from fighting, which was influenced by these health worries. Poirier has expressed a desire to seek help and bounce back from these issues amid personal struggles stemming from the incident.

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  • Dustin Poirier discusses CTE fears after airport arrest.
  • Poirier mentioned behavior changes observed by his wife.
  • Neurologists found changes in his brain.
  • He aims to get help and recover from personal struggles.
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