Fighters Only

Issue 140

April 2016

TUF 23 finalist Artem Lobov can’t get enough of his brand-new UFC and Reebok swag.

A. Stink-free

“The Reebok bag is really nice. On the inside it’s made out of this material that doesn’t get wet, so if you have sweaty gear it doesn’t leak through. It’s easy to wash and the smell doesn’t stay there. Just a quick spray and wipe and it’s new again.”

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B. Fight-night ready

“When we’re doing MMA sparring, I always wear UFC gloves because I use them for fighting, so you want to be used to them. I really like the UFC shin pads too. Out of all the gear they have I think the shin pads are the best kit. They’re really comfortable – not too thick, not too thin – and good for grappling.”

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C. Value for money

“I like the cheapest gum shield you can find. Mine was like, $2, but it’s really thin. They put all these layers on all these other ones, and you feel like you’re fighting with a mouthful of rice. It’s not comfortable. That’s why I always get the cheapest.”

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D. Keep rollin’

“They’re kind of like hybrid wrestling-boxing shoes – you can wear them for boxing or wrestling. When you’re training and you hurt your toes, you can use them and still roll.”

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E. Octagon attire

“I have so much Reebok gear at this stage that it’s what I use all the time. The shorts were so good I stuck with them. It’s all really well made. The quality is very good.”

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