UFC London: Photo Sparks Speculation About Fighter’s Health

It’s no secret that fighters rarely enter a fight at 100%—in fact, if you ask most of them, they’ll tell you that training camp is basically a series of unfortunate events wrapped in athletic tape. Between brutal sparring sessions, weight cuts that make Thanksgiving dinner feel like a fever dream, and the occasional mystery bruise that appears overnight, fighters are always battling something. Whether it’s a minor ache, a nagging injury, or something that looks like it belongs in a medical textbook, the ability to push through the chaos is often what separates the elite from the rest. 

Recently, a photo of UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards surfaced online, sparking speculation among fans and self-proclaimed internet forensic experts. The image, shared by Kevin on X shows Edwards in an upright stance, seemingly normal at first glance. However, a closer look reveals what appears to be a boil or skin discoloration, leading many to speculate that it could be a staph infection.