Why do fighters always...

Might be a dumb question but why do fighters pour water into the cage and rub it in with their feet before the fight?

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wetting your feet gives you a better grip on the canvas.

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wetting your feet gives you a better grip on the canvas.

Thanks that's what I had suspected, was just curious. Phone Post

I also thought it could have something to do with being told they have to have clean feet. No kidding, I swear I head that before, the clean feet part. Phone Post 3.0

Sweat may be slippery. You know these dudes' feet be glistenin'

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