"With the proliferation of social media, the MMA community has become more adept at scrutinizing even the smallest details ahead of big fights. The latest example involves a screenshot of Justin Gaethje taken from a recent video blog where the UFC lightweight contender appears to have sores on his neck and lip. That image has led to rampant speculation that Gaethje might have developed a staph infection ahead of his interim lightweight title clash against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324."
"Gaethje quickly took to social media to shut down the rumor mill, claiming that the images depicted something entirely different. "Did you screen shot me eating brisket from my YouTube video to make it look like I have herpes on my lip? My neck is healing an ingrown hair," Gaethje wrote on social media. "It's an ingrown hair on my neck and brisket hanging out of my mouth Nostradamus.""
Justin Gaethje was pictured with visible sores on his neck and lip in a screenshot from a recent video blog, prompting speculation of a staph infection before UFC 324. Social media scrutiny amplified the image and fueled rumors about Gaethje's health ahead of his interim lightweight title fight with Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje responded directly on social media, stating the lip mark was from eating brisket and the neck lesion was a healing ingrown hair. Gaethje is a two-time lightweight title challenger, former BMF champion, and has won three of his last four Octagon appearances. UFC 324 headlines Jan. 24 on Paramount+.
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