Islam Makhachev is just days away from his showdown with Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, set to take place this Saturday night at MSG in New York. The former lightweight king now aims to etch his name among the elite few—Conor McGregor, Alex Pereira, and others—who have captured titles in two weight divisions. However, before stepping into the Octagon, the Dagestani powerhouse surprised fans with an impressive display of raw strength.

ESPN has often highlighted UFC fighters testing their grip strength. Alex Pereira previously posted an effortless 159.2 lbs, while Khalil Rountree Jr. topped the leaderboard with a staggering 166.2 lbs. Although Islam Makhachev couldn’t quite break the record, his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, was determined to see him try and pass it off as if he did

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