Ahead of UFC 302, fighters like Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, and Paulo Costa are reportedly dealing with staph infections. Costa's case was initially thought to be severe but later clarified as a mat burn, dispelling infection rumors.
Paulo Costa shoots down staph infection rumors before UFC 302 https://t.co/0tqYylWS67
🔥🚨NEW: Paulo Costa shuts down rumors of staph infection on his left foot and says it’s only a mat burn. 🙌 #UFC302 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/PiKKxTmETt
🚨DEVELOPING: Paulo Costa’s latest fight week photos reveal a potentially severe case of staph infection on his left foot. 😳🦠 #UFC302 #UFC #MMA #UFCNewark https://t.co/eir8p51du3
#UFC302 Staph Watch continues... Paulo Costa has entered the chat https://t.co/RnM2oFt2AK
BREAKING: Dustin Poirier dealing with horrible Staph Infection ahead of his title fight at UFC 302 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/lqVuJIrhub
Did Islam Makhachev have another staph infection? #UFC302 https://t.co/IChsGku4uI