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sports13 days ago•0 min saved

UFC CEO Backs California Push to Ban Oblique Kicks Amid Safety Debate

UFC CEO Dana White has publicly supported a proposal by the California State Athletic Commission to ban oblique kicks in mixed martial arts. The debate was reignited after a controversial bout at UFC 331, where fighter Edmen Shahbazyan complained about legal knee strikes. While officials and some critics argue the technique poses a high risk of career-ending ligament damage, other fighters and coaches contend it is a legitimate, defensible strike and that regulatory focus should remain on clearly illegal actions like eye pokes.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #fighter-safety #mma

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Khalil Rountree Explains Why UFC Dropped New Glove Design

Khalil Rountree revealed that the UFC abandoned its new glove design mainly because the leather logos kept peeling off, creating safety concerns and a less professional appearance, rather than issues with performance or knockouts.

via MMA Fighting|

#fighter-safety #glove-design #khalil-rountree

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

UFC Vegas 107: Ramiz Brahimaj Taps Billy Goff with Standing Choke

At UFC Vegas 107, Ramiz Brahimaj's submission victory was overshadowed by controversy over broadcast camera work that showed a close-up of an unconscious Billy Ray Goff, which fighter Nazim Sadykhov criticized as disrespectful. The event also featured a notable submission but was marred by the cancellation of the main event due to a medical issue, affecting title contention opportunities.

via Bloody Elbow|

#broadcast-controversy #camera-work #fighter-safety

sports-mma2 years ago•2 min saved

"UFC Introduces Innovative Gloves to Reduce Eye Pokes and Enhance Fighter Safety"

The UFC is set to debut new 3Eight/5Eight gloves at UFC 302 in June, designed to reduce eye pokes and hand injuries. The gloves, available in gun metal and gold for different fight rounds, feature improved mobility, flexibility, and protection, with technology including reduced weight, multiple sizes, and added padding. Covertly tested during Dana White's Contender Series, the gloves aim to enhance fighter performance and safety, representing a significant change for the sport of MMA.

via ESPN|

#eye-pokes #fighter-safety #gloves