MMA gloves Fairtex Sparring 7 oz

The oz rating indicates the nominal weight class. A 7 oz MMA glove often has a different construction from a 4 oz version, but weight alone does not determine what it is suitable for.

Choose a model the manufacturer intends for your type of training. For competitions, the organizer’s rules apply; 4 oz does not automatically mean it is approved for all competitions. Also check the model’s separate hand size.

Use the size chart for your chosen model and measure your hand as the chart indicates. Check the finger loops and wrist closure as well as the circumference.

An S or M is not automatically a women's size, and an L or XL is not necessarily a men's size. The fit should suit your hand; the oz rating and intended use are separate choices.

For regular bag and pad training, suitable bag or boxing gloves are generally the more practical choice. MMA gloves have open fingers and are constructed differently.

Only use an MMA model on the bag if it is designed for that purpose. Less padding is not an invitation to punch harder; adapt the exercises and intensity to the equipment.

Yes.

MMA gloves are ideal for Krav Maga. 

This is because they provide protection with as little restriction as possible. You can also easily grab and grapple with them. This makes them well suited for the most realistic training possible.

Handwraps are often worn under MMA gloves for support and to absorb sweat. They should fit inside the hand compartment without constricting your fingers or wrist.

The available space varies by model. Try on the gloves with the handwraps you plan to use and check that you can open and close your hand comfortably. Handwraps do not guarantee that you will avoid injuries.

MMA competition gloves combine padding around the knuckles with open fingers. This leaves room for the grips used in grappling and wrestling.

The competition rules determine which gloves can be used. Training or sparring gloves are not automatically permitted in competition, and gloves do not make the sport risk-free.

MMA gloves, as we know them today, were introduced at UFC 14 1997.

They had already been used by other MMA organizations such as Pride FC.

The UFC mandated the use of 4 to 6 oz (113–170 grams) gloves to improve fighter safety and help the sport transition to stricter regulations and standardization.

Although some fighters had already worn gloves, they only became mandatory at UFC 14.

Hybrid MMA gloves combine open fingers for gripping and control with more padding than compact MMA competition gloves. They are designed for training that alternates between striking and grappling.

Besides the padding, pay attention to the closure and the room around your fingers. A hybrid MMA glove is still different from a closed boxing glove; choose the style that suits the drills you do.

Yes, you can browse MMA gloves and compare suitable models in our showroom in Waddinxveen. Try the wrist closure and finger loops, and check how easily you can move from an open hand to a fist while wearing your usual hand protection. If you want to try on a specific style or size, contact us beforehand to check availability.

Fairtex products are all handmade in Thailand.

All products are thoroughly tested at our own training center: Fairtex Training Center in Pattaya.