UFC unveils new lighter glove to reduce eye pokes and hand injuries, will debut soon
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The UFC has made a major equipment change. At an official presentation Friday in Las Vegas, the promotion unveiled new gloves that its fighters will compete in going forward. The change was made with the goal of reducing hand injuries and eye pokes, while maintaining dexterity and not affecting performances or outcomes. The gloves are expected to be utilized in competition for the first time at UFC 302 on June 1 in Newark, N.J. See photos of the gold variant below, which will be used exclusively...

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