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Dana White: Spencer Fisher ‘not the first and he’s definitely not going to be the last’ to deal with brain trauma

Spencer Fisher opened a lot of eyes with revelations about the dramatic ways his life has changed while dealing with severe brain trauma suffered after spending years battling with the best fighters in the world.

The former UFC lightweight, who was forced to retire in 2013 after lesions on his brain were discovered during a pre-fight medical scan, continues to deal with a multitude of symptoms that hamper him in his day-to-day life while trying to earn a living for his family.

From memory loss to depression and a multitude of cognitive issues, Fisher’s life has forever been changed by his fight career.