On a historic night that saw Nassourdine Imavov claim a stunning victory over Israel Adesanya, other issues emerged that cast a shadow over the event.
Paint Fumes Cause a Health Crisis!
Brazilian fighter Lucas Alexander revealed that he was hospitalized after suffering severe health complications due to inhaling paint fumes at the UFC facility in Saudi Arabia. According to his statements, he experienced extreme dizziness and energy loss in the hours leading up to his fight against Bogdan Grad, which directly impacted his performance inside the octagon.
Severe Effects After the Fight
Following his second-round TKO loss, Alexander’s condition worsened, prompting his transfer to the hospital due to breathing difficulties. He explained on his Instagram account that he had to undergo intensive cortisone treatment and frequent inhalation sessions, confirming that these circumstances affected his combat readiness.
Ongoing Controversy… Will the UFC Take Action?
Alexander wasn’t the only fighter who complained about these conditions; Jairzinho Rozenstruik also pointed out the strong and unpleasant odors inside the venue. With increasing concerns about the impact of the fight environment on athletes’ health, the question remains: Will the UFC take steps to ensure such incidents don’t happen again?
