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Brad Pickett Advocates RIZIN Gloves to Prevent MMA Eye Pokes

4/10/2025

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Eye pokes pose a serious threat in MMA, leading UFC veteran Brad Pickett to champion RIZIN MMA gloves. These innovative gloves, designed to keep hands naturally closed, could significantly cut down on eye poke incidents. With the UFC's recent glove redesigns falling flat, Pickett calls on organizations to embrace better solutions for fighter safety.

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Eye pokes pose a serious threat in MMA, leading UFC veteran Brad Pickett to champion RIZIN MMA gloves. These innovative gloves, designed to keep hands naturally closed, could significantly cut down on eye poke incidents. With the UFC's recent glove redesigns falling flat, Pickett calls on organizations to embrace better solutions for fighter safety.