UFC 299 was one of the most entertaining UFC events in recent history. The card had some spectacular matchups. With Sean O’Malley heading the card as the main event against Marlon Vera, the co-main event was no less. Dustin Poirier took on some new blood the Frenchmen Benoit Saint-Denis. The European was an absolute favorite in his matchup against veteran Dustin Poirier. But as it turned out the Louisiana great finished Benoit in the second round by a characteristic boxing combination. Newly inducted UFC star Michael Venom Page, who made his debut on the same card, gave his honest take on Denis’ health.
MVP Provides Candid Assessment of Saint Benoit Denis’ Health
Michael Venom Paige after winning his first ever UFC bout against Kevin Holland sat down with Ariel Helwani to talk about UFC 299. He had an interesting insight on Benoit Saint-Denis’ health condition before Benoit headed to face Dustin Poirier. Michael Venom Paige on seeing the visible infected spot on Benoit’s head, said,
I have never seen on the forehead like that. That’s really bad. I can’t imagine what the effects of that.
He added,
That’s really bad. I have never had it myself. I know it’s a common gym thing. But I actually haven’t had it.
Michael Venom Paige was visibly disgusted on spotting the infected skin area on the Frenchmen’s forehead. The former Bellator star claimed that he was fortunate enough to never have been infected by the Staph infection himself.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral MMA stories via Google! Follow Us
As it turns out Benoit Saint-Davis fought one of the best lightweights of all time while suffering from a major infection. Not to take anything away from Dustin Poirier but at his best Saint Benoit-Denis would be much more durable than he was in the fight.
It was the first time in his career the Frenchmen was facing a guy who’s been sitting in the top of the division for way too long. Although the 28 year-old came up short in his fight against Poirier there is no doubt that Benoit Saint-Denis is a world class MMA fighter. It’ll be interesting to see who does he face the next time he steps into the octagon.
