Things To Know About Buying Mixed Martial Arts Gloves

Mixed Martial Arts started off without the use of MMA gloves. All that changed when the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the US made them mandatory in 1993. Now MMA gloves are a fixture and a requirement in all matches involving Mixed Martial Arts. They are especially made to protect fists from any injuries by minimizing the impact of the punch but still enabling the fighter to strike a harsh blow. MMA fight gloves  are designed with an open palm and open fingers. This allows so much freedom of movement for the hands. If we are going to categorize MMA gloves, it would be best to do that according to their purpose or function. They are sparring gloves, bag gloves, fight gloves, and hybrid gloves.

Sparring gloves, also known as training or practice gloves, are used in practice bouts and they can be divided in two types: the ones that have the traditional look with individual finger slots whereas the others include a padded striking area with finger loops. It will be up to the fighter which type he prefers to use when sparring. MMA gloves have padding, but none more so than the sparring gloves.

Impact is minimized when bag gloves are used because they are specifically designed for use in training with a bag or striking pads. They have quite some padding and wrist support is provided for, as well as a grip bar. They are supposed to be for hitting bags only and that should only be the case. Do not use them for fighting or sparring or else you'd only be running the risk of injuring yourself or your opponent.

Fight gloves, on the other hand, are self-explanatory. They are for MMA fighting. Fight gloves aren't as padded as sparring gloves. These gloves that are designed for competitions have very little to no padding at all. They are very light, at merely 4 oz. Therefore, never spar with these gloves on.

All those gloves combined will come result to the hybrid gloves. Basically, they can be classified as sparring gloves, bag gloves, and fight gloves. However, most experts advise to spend a little money and have all three types of gloves if one wants to practice MMA professionally. Having new fight gloves in a competition will also ensure you get the most amount and the best kind of protection.

The impact of punches would have to be minimized even more, thats's why it is important to use handwraps. Handwraps are used pretty much everytime, whether fighting or sparring.

MMA gloves have two sizes: 4 oz and 6 oz. If you are a professional MMA fighter or competitor, you can use the 4 oz. However, if you are merely starting out, the 6 oz should probably be what you should start with. It has more padding and your fists will be more protected from any injuries or impact.

The best quality MMA gloves are the ones with double stitches, as they will last longer than one-stitched gloves. When it comes to cleaning the gloves, washing is not advisable. In order to keep the inside of the gloves clean, it is recommended to use a bandage.