>The newest science on CTE makes it seem like accumulated small damage might actually be worse than periodic large damage That's the idea of gloveless, you can

>The newest science on CTE makes it seem like accumulated small damage might actually be worse than periodic large damage That's the idea of gloveless, you can't just trade blows all day. It probably would make boxing safer (where safer means choosing hand damage over brain damage). In MMA I believe it would reduce boxing and increase the prevalence of grappling and muay thai. Ultimately the goal I'd like to aim for is less chronic head injuries, I think gloveless would do that, but who knows. On the topic of ditching "safety gear" I'm curious what CTE rates are comparing American Football to Rugby or Australian Football.