UFC 315 Star Benoit Saint-Denis Sparks Concerns Over Possible Staph Infection
Concerns have been raised about the health of French mixed martial artist Benoit Saint-Denis, who is set to face Kyle Prepolec at UFC 315 in Montreal. According to a report by Bloody Elbow, images have surfaced online of Saint-Denis with a mark on his forehead, sparking fears that he may be suffering from a staph infection.
The 29-year-old Saint-Denis was originally scheduled to face Joel Alvarez at UFC 315, but Alvarez withdrew from the fight just over a week out. Saint-Denis then accepted a fight against the unranked UFC debutant, Kyle Prepolec, which frustrated fans. As reported by Bloody Elbow, fans have raised concerns about Saint-Denis’s health after images surfaced online, with many questioning whether he is once again going into a fight compromised.
This is not the first time Saint-Denis has been dealing with a staph infection. Ahead of his fight against Dustin Poirier, fans noticed that Saint-Denis had a staph infection after images surfaced online, which became a huge talking point after their fight. As Bloody Elbow noted, fans are now worried that Saint-Denis may be suffering from a similar issue.
"Does bro have staph again?" a fan questioned with an image of Saint-Denis at the official weigh-ins with a mark on his forehead, the same place he had a staph infection on before. "Does he not shower after training?" another fan questioned. The concerns have sparked a heated debate among fans, with many taking to social media to express their worries.
As Bloody Elbow reported, Saint-Denis is riding a two-fight losing streak after being extremely close to a title shot in 2023. A win over Prepolec would undoubtedly earn him a fight against a top 15 contender again, potentially allowing him to regain some of the hype he lost. However, fans are now worried that his health may be a major issue.
Saint-Denis’s situation has raised questions about his place in the lightweight division. Despite once coming seemingly close to a title shot, Saint-Denis has regressed massively over his last few fights. As Bloody Elbow noted, getting a win over Prepolec this Saturday wouldn’t exactly do much for him, but a victory would undoubtedly keep his career in the UFC alive.
In conclusion, the health concerns surrounding Benoit Saint-Denis have sparked a heated debate among fans. As reported by Bloody Elbow, the images of Saint-Denis with a mark on his forehead have raised fears that he may be suffering from a staph infection. The situation will undoubtedly be closely monitored by fans and the UFC community as a whole.
The incident has also raised questions about the importance of fighter health and safety in the UFC. As the organisation continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that fighter health and safety remain a top priority. The situation surrounding Saint-Denis will undoubtedly be closely watched, and it remains to be seen how the UFC will address the issue.
Sources:
- Bloody Elbow: "Fans fear UFC 315 star is suffering from staph infection after images surface online"
