MMA which is a short form for Mixed Martial Arts is a sport in which two players combat each in a six sided ring. MMA includes the usage of a number of techniques like Judo, Karate, Kick boxing and such others. Unlike boxing, MMA is a full contact sport which means that players can use both hands and legs for the fight. Players use a variety of methods to beat their opponents which can include striking (hitting with hands and feet) and grappling (getting the other player to submit). MMA is a sport that is not played in the Olympics and never will. Before MMA was considered dangerous and its result was death of the players and but not anymore. After the creation of the Ultimate fighting Championship in 1993, the rules of this sport were made a lot safer which resulted in the sport becoming more popular and more watched. MMA is now considered a sport that is in par with wrestling and boxing. Due to the popularity of the sport it has become a business of a pay per view. One must use
during their fights to be protected and to protect others players too. Concerning MMA there are a lot of rules that are to be implanted when two players are fighting. Rules including both the weight and the equipment is overseen. Players don't use other than gloves during a fight. For grappling players use gloves with finger holes in them. Bruises can be avoided using these gloves. A special tape is wound around the hand of the player to avoid any damage to the fist. When fighting, gloves of varying weights are used by the player. Some are lighter and some are more heavy. Mainly the weights of the gloves fall into two categories that are:
1. Professional players uses 4oz gloves during a fight.
2. To protect their fist amateur players use a 6 oz gloves.
Many issues have been faced concerning safety of gloves. Heavy injury can be sustained when hitting on the head. Because of this in MMA it is a foul if a person hits on the head of the opponent . This can break the hand or fist of the player which is very dangerous. To avoid any kind of injury mma gloves are required. Researches that have been done on the gloves has revealed that big gloves are the actual cause of big injuries, whereas small gloves don't create big issues. Injuries through these gloves are mostly injuries to the brain or injuries to the eye. In the early era boxers avoided hitting the brain and face because the gloves were not introduced, so the chances of long term brain injuries were more. The two types of mma gloves are 4oz and 6oz for professionals and amateurs respectively. To increase the protection and lesser the injuries 6oz are used by the amateurs. It is good for amateurs to use these gloves to avoid injuries.