| Boxing gloves are a type of MMA equipment that | | | | MMA gloves are a type of mixed martial arts |
| come in a range of sizes. Ladies boxing gloves start at | | | | equipment that never ranges in size; they are always |
| 10oz go up to 12oz or even 14oz depending on how | | | | 4oz. If someone tries to sell you another size of MMA |
| strong you are. Men's boxing gloves start where the | | | | sparring gloves avoid them, they will not be a reputable |
| ladies boxing gloves end at 14oz and become as | | | | supplier of MMA clothing and fight wear. |
| heavy as 18 oz. | | | | After you have bought your boxing gloves and |
| When buying boxing gloves you should try to make | | | | sparring gloves you may have decided to consider |
| sure you do not buy a pair that is too light; men should | | | | what you will wear on the mat when you are sparring. |
| not buy 12oz boxing gloves for example. This is | | | | A lot of fighters prefer to wear specialist fight wear or |
| because if you buy boxing gloves that are too light not | | | | mixed martial arts equipment to avoid injury. These |
| only do you risk hurting your sparring partner, but you | | | | can be things like Thai pads which will protect your |
| will not be getting a proper work out. Cardiovascular | | | | legs when you are practising leg kicks with an |
| exercise is important for MMA fighters and having a | | | | opponent. This type of mixed martial arts equipment |
| heavy pair of boxing will consequently help you | | | | becomes more useful as you advance in the sport. |
| become the ultimate fighter you can be. | | | | Although Thai pads were originally devised for Muai |
| When buying boxing gloves it is essential you use a | | | | Thai which uses a lot of kicking, they are also a useful |
| specialist supplier otherwise your boxing gloves may | | | | article of mixed martial arts equipment because mixed |
| not have enough padding around the hand and the | | | | martial arts uses kicks too as you will know either as a |
| Velcro may come undone and hurt your sparring | | | | fighter or as a fan of the ultimate fighting championship. |
| partner. | | | | Most fighters wear fight shorts when fighting. This is |
| Unlike MMA gloves, which do not vary much, boxing | | | | because fight shorts are a type of MMA clothing |
| gloves are a type of mixed martial arts equipment that | | | | which do not restrict movement on the mat. This is |
| varies significantly in the style and colours available. | | | | important when sparring. Another important factor |
| This is something you might want to consider when | | | | when sparring is fight shorts are harder to grab onto |
| buying boxing gloves. Brands such as Fairtex and | | | | than a GI which is why this type of MMA clothing is |
| Twins will offer you a large choice of boxing gloves | | | | preferred when sparring. If traditional GI clothing was to |
| and reputable stores will usually stock a wide variety | | | | be worn it would be a lot easier for an opponent to |
| of these manufacturers’ styles. | | | | hold onto your clothing making it an unfair fight. |