Monday, April 14, 2008

Staph infections are a NASTY part of MMA!

Below is a post about staph infections with some photos. In case you don't know, staph infests wrestling and MMA mats due to the nature of the blood and sweat that accumulates on them.

Staph (pronounced "staff") is medical quick speak for staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This pesky little bacterium is very common (many people have some living on their skin all the time), but when it enters the human body, usually through an open cut or break in the skin, it can cause infection and trouble anywhere in the body. St

Pictures of Staph infection MMA-style

Not too long ago former UFC heavyweight champion, Kevin Randleman, was the clear-cut winner when it came to the most gruesome-looking staph infection.

Well, I’m nauseated to report that “The Monster” could have some competition thanks to grapefruit-sized lesion that recently grew in the hamstring area of Drew McFedries.

Check out the gore after the jump if you dare. Both fighters, for what it’s worth, made full recoveries.

I, however, have not.

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Note that McFedries is on the left and Randleman is on the right (it was located just under his armpit.)

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