JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — UFC is set to unveil a new glove designed in large part to stunt eye pokes that often render fighters unable to continue, the first major change of the protective equipment in ...

MMA gear has quickly become a big business. With the popularity waning in boxing and more and more fight fans switching their loyalties to the UFC and WEC, it is no wonder that sales of MMA gear and ...

When a boxer or mixed martial arts fighter punches an opponent, the positioning of his hand can have an impact on whether a bone will break. Too little support on the side of the hand allows the bones ...

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the most demanding and dynamic combat sports, requiring a perfect blend of strength, speed, and technique. To train and compete effectively, fighters need gear that ...

UFC 14 was the first time the UFC officially made fighters wear gloves, but it wasn’t the first time they had been seen inside the Octagon. Surprising to many, though, it’s not Tank Abbott who was the ...

A fitness startup called Responsive Sports has developed a pair of smart combat gloves that will tell you how hard you are punching. iPunch gloves connect via Bluetooth with iPhones and Android ...

The number one rule in combat sports is to protect yourself at all times, but it’s commonplace for MMA fighters and boxers to touch gloves at the start of a bout out of respect for their opponent.