Islam Makhachev Reveals the Truth Behind Staph Infection Accusations Ahead of Dustin Poirier Fight at UFC 302
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is up and ready for UFC 302. Gearing up to defend his title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on Saturday, the Dagestani was asked about the rumors of a staph infection ahead of the big day. Speculations that the champ may be suffering from a staph infection arose when the promotional pictures for the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey card showed a strange mark on his knee, which many, including Conor McGregor, felt was a sign that Makhachev is suffering from the skin condition and is not one hundred percent going into the bout.
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However, Makhachev, on being asked about in the pre-fight press conference declared that there was nothing to worry about and promised that he was firing on all cylinders. “Don’t worry guys, I have very well training camp. Nothing bother me and I will be ready 100 percent,” Makhachev told the press. What are your predictions for UFC 302?
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