Lucas Alexander, a UFC featherweight, expressed health concerns following exposure to paint fumes in the locker room before his fight in Saudi Arabia. He acknowledged his responsibility for missing weight and losing the bout against Bogdan Grad. Alexander described feeling dizzy and fatigued due to the fumes, which exacerbated his existing sinus issues. Post-fight, he faced severe respiratory problems, landing him in the hospital. His experience highlights potential health risks athletes may encounter in poorly ventilated environments during critical preparation times.
"On Saturday, we arrived at the locker rooms around 2:30pm and there was a really strong smell of paint fumes with seemingly no air circulation throughout the room. The ones close to me know I suffer with severe sinus issues when it comes to different smells and seasonal allergies. For 3 hours I felt dizzy, had low energy and felt like I could fall asleep any minute. By the time I was supposed to warm up, I could tell I was super flat. I did what I could regardless of the situation."
"After the fight I was taken to the hospital due to shortness of breath and over the next several hours couldn't stop a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and wheezing. I have videos from hours after the fight showing the symptoms I experienced."
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