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- It was later revealed that Fisher was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which was likely a direct result of multiple concussive head injuries sustained from his career as a mixed martial artist. Neurological doctors examining Fisher identified that he was unable to hop on one foot, and was incapable of tandem walking.
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Jan 13, 2021 · UFC president Dana White reacts to the recent revelations from retired fighter Spencer Fisher, who is now dealing with brain trauma issues after calling it a career seven years ago.
- January 16, 2021
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Jan 13, 2021 · In a recent in-depth interview, former UFC fighter Spencer Fisher revealed long-term permanent damage leaving him unable to work.
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Jan 12, 2021 · When an abnormal brain scan ended his career in 2013, he went to work for the UFC. When the fight promotion was sold in 2016, he was one of the people let go. Now, he’s living with the dama...
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Spencer was first diagnosed with “bilateral destructive lesions” on his brain while still under contract with UFC in mid-2013 and was declared medically unfit to compete.
Jan 13, 2021 · UFC president Dana White opened up about brain injuries resulting from fighting in the light of Spencer Fisher 's CTE announcement. Talking to MMA Junkie, White lamented Fisher's...
Jan 12, 2021 · Spencer Fisher was a popular UFC fighter for seven years. When an abnormal brain scan ended his career in 2013, he went to work for the UFC. Now, he’s living with the damage he suffered...
Jan 13, 2021 · UFC President Dana White unfazed by brain injuries in MMA, including those suffered by Spencer Fisher, because head trauma is "just part of the gig."
