Islam Makhachev confirms a debilitating infection.
of the night's headlining fighters appeared to reveal a staph infection on Makhachev's leg. The Dagestani champ would later deny any problems with his camp,Now, speaking to UFC Eurasia in the aftermath of UFC 302, Makhachev confirmed the rumors of his staph infection. doctor and should have been cleared by the commission to fight.
As Makhachev's statement is word of mouth, it remains supposition and will remain so until a statement is released from an authoritative body.Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist and graphic designer. He joined MMAKO when it was first founded in 2023. Find his work on The Fight Fanatic & Heavy on UFC. He can be contacted on [email protected]
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