The Continuing Evolution of MMA: Introducing the New Official UFC 3Eight and 5Eight Fighting Gloves
In 1993, the UFC sparked a revolution in combat sports. More than 30 years later, the promotion is bigger than ever, and this Saturday's UFC 300 event is a testament to the sport's longevity.
But to survive and thrive for more than three decades in a sports landscape that becomes more competitive every year, evolution and commitment to safety and fairness for all UFC athletes is necessary.
On June 1, at UFC 302 in Newark, NJ, the next evolution of the sport takes place with the unveiling of the new official UFC fight gloves , called the 3Eight and 5Eight.
In development for quite some time, the gloves were designed based on significant feedback from athletes and coaches, as well as scientific data and engineering principles, to ensure they improved the fit, function and technology of the gloves that fighters use in the field. Octagon.