UFC 329 star calls for higher fighter care from the promotion after Dustin Poirier’s recent issues

Cody Garbrandt wants more look after fighters after they’ve finished their careers within the UFC.

Earlier this week, UFC legend Dustin Poirier opened up about his recent arrest which unfortunately went viral on social media.

‘The Diamond’ admitted that since retiring from the game last 12 months, he has struggled along with his mental health and continues to hunt assist in dealing along with his issues.

That, though, is something Cody Garbrandt believes the promotion should help with, calling for higher look after fighters once they’ve left the game behind.

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Garbrandt receives wake-up call following Poirier’s recent issues

This coming Saturday at UFC 329, the previous bantamweight champion competes for the 18th time under the UFC banner when he takes on Adrian Yanez on the undercard.

At 35 years old, Garbrandt is now nearing the top of his profession in combat sports, and despite having reached the head, Poirier’s recent admission has him contemplating his future once he has hung up his gloves.

“I don’t know the way a few years I actually have left in the game, but I pray that God lets me stay healthy, intact, and I can leave by myself terms,” Garbrandt told MMA Junkie in an interview ahead of his fight this weekend.

“”I feel a whole lot of fighters don’t get that chance. They must fight because they need the cash. They must fight injured. It’s tough. You see them walk away and the detriment that it does getting released back into the wild,” he continued.

Ever since Poirier’s retirement, he has repeatedly teased at a possible return, and even following his recent issues, he has claimed he’s open to a possible clash against Conor McGregor.

“I just pray that a whole lot of these fighters stacked their money, get plans for after. I wish the UFC did a bit more in helping us out with that: healthcare, insurance, 401K. It’s scary to depart something that’s secure and also you’ve chased your whole life, after which it’s done and people paychecks don’t are available in, those sponsorships don’t are available in,” Garbrandt added.

‘The Diamond’ stated that he lost one in all his biggest sponsors following his arrest for public intoxication.