Dustin Poirier Needs Help… Not Hate | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 513 LIVE — The Big Brown Breakdown

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the recent Dustin Poirier airport incident and opens up about the reality many UFC fighters face after retirement.

From addiction and identity loss to purpose, discipline, and mental health, this episode dives deep into what really happens when elite athletes walk away from competition. Brendan shares personal stories about his own transition from fighting, struggles with addiction, and why many former fighters spiral after leaving the UFC.

The guys also discuss:

Dustin Poirier’s statement
Jon Jones and Conor McGregor comparisons
Why fighters need purpose after retirement
Alexander Volkanovski opening up mentally
CTE, alcoholism, and athlete psychology
Josh Van’s rise in the UFC
Tom Brady, The Rock, and elite athlete mentality

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