Dana White Says UFC Reverting Back to Original Glove Design Permanently

Dana White stated, "We originally created these gloves to stop eye pokes. We had good intentions with them. They didn't work out, people weren't happy with them."

Jon Jones was one of many fighters who welcomed the switch back to the previous glove design, highlighting a broad agreement among athletes about the negative impact of the new gloves.

In response to the decision, White emphasized, "I'm switching the gloves, I want the old gloves back," confirming a definitive return to the previous design.

Reflecting on past attempts, White noted, "The UFC is not the only promotion to try switching glove designs to reduce eye pokes," referencing Bellator MMA's earlier experience.

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