Champion Ilia Topuria, right, battles with Max Holloway during a mixed martial arts featherweight title bout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Eye pokes continue to be a significant problem in MMA. The UFC unveiled new gloves in April 2024 before returning to the old design later that year, but neither design significantly addressed eye ...

Champion Ilia Topuria, right, battles with Max Holloway during a mixed martial arts featherweight title bout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.