Dustin Poirier downplays Benoit Saint Denis' UFC 299 staph infection: 'You gotta hush it up'
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Dustin Poirier isn’t impressed by Benoit Saint Denis’ staph infection excuse after their UFC 299 battle, because he believes that’s standard fare in the fight game.
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UFC Injury: Benoit Saint-Denis Shows Gnarly Proof of Severe Staph Infection During Dustin Poirier UFC 299 Fight Camp - EssentiallySports
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Dustin Poirier downplays Benoit Saint Denis' UFC 299 staph infection: 'You gotta hush it up'
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UFC 299 video: Dustin Poirier flattens Benoit Saint Denis with brutal right hook knockout in second round - MMA Fighting
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Dustin Poirier argues with Benoit Saint Denis over staph infection claim after UFC 299: 'You don't say that when you lose