Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier are set to make history in the upcoming UFC 302 event, headlining the card with the introduction of new UFC Gloves.
These gloves, featuring a golden design, will be used for championship bouts, aiming to address issues such as eye pokes and hand injuries while improving total functionality for fighters.
Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, expressed his excitement about utilizing the new golden gloves in his title defense.
Makhachev and Poirier bout
Responding to ESPN MMA’s post on Instagram, Makhachev simply stated, “This is history,” acknowledging the significance of the equipment shift in the sport.
In addition to the highly anticipated title bout between Makhachev and Poirier, UFC 302 boasts a stacked card featuring exciting matchups across various weight classes.
The co-main event sees Sean Strickland taking on Paulo Costa in a pivotal middleweight clash, with implications for the division’s title picture.
Other notable bouts include Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Dos Santos in the welterweight division and Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov in the middleweight division.
The card also features matchups such as Sumudaerji vs. Joshua Van in the flyweight division and Hyunsungpark vs. Andrew Lima in another intriguing bout.
With a lineup showcasing a mix of established stars and rising contenders, UFC 302 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of action for MMA fans worldwide.
