Benoit Saint-Denis addresses staph infection concerns before UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Benoit Saint-Denis, the No. 5-ranked UFC Lightweight, is set to face Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. Concerns arose over a wound on Saint-Denis' ankle, leading fans to suspect a staph infection. He clarified that what appeared to be a serious issue is merely a scab and there is no infection. Previously, Saint-Denis had to combat staph infections before important fights, contributing to the heightened scrutiny surrounding his health.
- •Saint-Denis fights Pimblett on July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena.
- •Concerns about a staph infection were addressed by Saint-Denis.
- •He claims the issue is just a scab, not an infection.
- •Fans previously speculated on his health due to past experiences.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 329’s Benoit Saint-Denis shuts down ‘ridiculous’ staph infection concerns – ‘I have a scab’
"Don’t worry! No. 5-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Benoit Saint-Denis returns to action this weekend against former interim title challenger Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 329, which goes down Sat., July 11, 2026, inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. But before fight night, “God of War” had to shut down […]
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