UFC 309 will revert to its old-style gloves after concerns over the new design's impact on knockout finishes, signaling significant shifts in fight dynamics.
While no official explanation has been provided, discussions have indicated that the newer glove design introduced in June 2024 may be linked to fewer KO finishes.
Cageside Press has confirmed that the UFC is evaluating the decline in KO/TKO results since the introduction of the new gloves, suggesting a potential cause-and-effect relationship.
The switch to old gloves for UFC 309, featuring the heavyweight bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, marks a critical turning point in UFC's fight strategy.
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