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Benoit Saint-Denis Faces Staph Speculation Ahead of UFC 329 Weigh-In
Yardbarker.com reported that fans identified what they viewed as signs of staph infection on Benoit Saint-Denis in ceremonial weigh-in photos for UFC 329. The French lightweight is scheduled to face Paddy Pimblett at the event in Sydney. Saint-Denis weighed in on schedule Friday.
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Yardbarker.com reported that fight fans identified what they interpreted as signs of staph infection on Benoit Saint-Denis in ceremonial weigh-in photos from Sydney for UFC 329. The speculation marks the third time Saint-Denis has faced such accusations ahead of a bout. The lightweight is scheduled to face Paddy Pimblett on the main card at Qudos Bank Arena.
Speculation about visible skin issues on Saint-Denis began days before fight week, according to MMA Mania. Saint-Denis weighed in on schedule Friday with no indication that the card would be affected. Staph infections spread through skin contact and can sideline fighters for weeks if untreated.
Multiple outlets have documented visible skin issues on Saint-Denis ahead of previous bouts. None of those earlier accusations resulted in fight cancellations. Pimblett has not publicly addressed the speculation.
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