Punch from the future! Islam Makhachev tests new UFC gloves and punches businessman; look

The lightweight champion (up to 70.3kg) of the UFC, Islam Makhachevwas one of the first fighters to test the organization’s new gloves, which will be used in all events from June onwards.

The Russian, who is preparing to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, on June 1st, he gave his approval to the new tool and even gave his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, a ‘friendly punch’ in the face to test the protection.

The new UFC gloves were developed and feature several new features, such as a new design, more padded materials and an improved protection system. The organization’s goal is to improve the safety of fighters and reduce the number of hand and finger eye injuries in the organization’s fights.

Lightweight champion since October 2022, when he beat Charles do Bronx, Islam Makhachev He has already defended his title twice, both times against the then owner of the featherweight belt (up to 65.7kg) Alexander Volkanovski.

At 32 years of age, the champion has won 13 consecutive victories in his career. The last setback for Khabib’s pupil came in October 2015, against Brazilian Adriano Martins.

Islam Makhachev tests new UFC gloves and punches businessman; look

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