Tom Aspinall recently leveled an accusation against Ciryl Gane, citing his “unhygienic fingernails.”
To what extent were they unhygienic? A recent investigation, sponsored by Stake, uncovered “exceptionally elevated microorganism counts” during mixed martial arts practice, with certain specimens “registering as more contaminated than toilet seats.” This finding was derived from lab swabs collected from athletes following a one-hour session that encompassed grappling and MMA striking exercises.
Pathogens akin to Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and Bacillus were also identified, alongside indications of fecal matter and E. coli-like organisms, all originating from damp training surfaces and communal gear. Furthermore, the use of MMA gloves fostered the proliferation of yeast and mold beneath the fingernails, creating a “small culture dish on every digit.”
Gross.
During the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi last October, Aspinall sustained a severe eye poke. This unsatisfactory conclusion subjected Aspinall to intense scrutiny, prompting spectators (and authorities) to question whether the current UFC heavyweight titleholder might have sought an early exit after being hit forcefully by “Bon Gamin.”
Reynold Mpofu, a Microbiologist at BioLabs, stated, “The human eye is an exceptionally delicate organ, safeguarded solely by slender eyelids, antiseptic tear fluid, and a fine tear film. Eye gouging poses an extreme hazard and can result in vision loss or even the complete removal of the eye. The combination of eye gouging with unclean digits creates a perfect storm for catastrophe. This danger is observable beyond the UFC; for instance, a player was removed from a recent rugby match between Wales and South Africa for eye gouging. Such occurrences highlight the eye’s fragility and underscore the importance of cleanliness.”
Aspinall, aged 32, has not received medical clearance to participate and has no set date for his comeback to the UFC.
