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flag UFC officials enforce stricter rules after eye poke, penalizing finger extensions near eyes to boost safety and fairness.

flag Following a controversial eye poke at UFC 321 that ended Tom Aspinall’s fight, top MMA officials, including referee Herb Dean, are pushing for stricter enforcement of existing rules. flag Referees will now penalize fighters who extend fingers toward an opponent’s eyes with point deductions, a move aimed at improving safety and fairness. flag The change comes amid concerns over inconsistent enforcement and the impact of small point margins in close fights. flag The new approach, expected to take effect at upcoming events like UFC 322, emphasizes proactive penalties and clearer guidelines, with Sean Strickland cited as a model for proper technique.

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