The Top Ten Staph Infections In MMA History

Yeah, the title is exactly what you’re going to get when you follow this link over to Middle Easy.

↵I won’t lie to you, the pictures are disgusting and those with weak stomachs should probably avoid the link altogether. But beyond the “yuck factor” and the fact that you’ll probably shriek like a schoolgirl a few times, there is a lot to learn about how no one should overlook how serious it is when a fighter says that he had/has staph. I mean, Cole Escovedo was paralyzed from the waist down and had to have surgery to get mobility back.

↵And for those of you who train, it’s a good reminder to make sure that the mats at your gym are always clean. Even if you have to clean them yourself, do it. A few minutes with a mop are much better than staph.