Overview

• The new UFC gloves, debuting at UFC 302 on June 1, aim to reduce eye pokes and hand injuries.
• Dana White announced the gloves after years of feedback, featuring a tighter fit and advanced materials to enhance safety.
• Gold gloves will be used in title fights, adding a visual flair, while standard bouts will use gun metal colored gloves.
• The gloves include technology like NFC chips for authentication and are lighter with improved padding for better protection.
• The redesign was tested during Dana White’s Contender Series and received positive feedback from fighters and coaches.