[Dallara]

Wearing a Gi was outlawed a few years ago when the UFC agreed to follow a standard set of rules to get approval from the Nevada Athletic Commission (and other ACs). I think the reason is that they needed to standardize the appropriate fight gear, similar to how there are standards in boxing.

It's doubtful Royce would wear the gi in this fight even if he could. He hasn't worn it his last couple fights and Hughes is definitely good enough on the ground that he could use it against Royce.

Hughes wins by ground and pound. Also, GSP will beat Hughes when they fight again.