MMA Gloves

[White_Dragon]

Hi People

I am doing a fair bit of MMA training mainly just for fun at the mo and I want to get a good pair of mma gloves but I am not sure which are the best to get.

Any advice would be good, I don't want to pay the earth for them either.

[aaronwillis]

fairtex are good
i use evolution fightwear ones which i have never had a problem with
rogues look pretty but they break to much

[mmafighter999]

if you sparring get the throwdown sparring ones haha ther mint and i can get blood off them pretty easy lol

[Predator]

Ive had my Fairtex ones for 4 years and they stink but no stitching or velcro has came loose :)

[KidKimura]

Yeah, I use the fairtex ones too, my instructor reccomended them. Depends what ur preferance is really, the fairtex ones are quite stiff but have realy good protection and the wrist support is good. But some people prefer the slightly softer ones. My advice would be to try a few different kinds on and see which feels best.

[ReD_mIst]

Shouldn't your coach be advising which gloves to buy and are suitable for sparring at the club you train at?

[aaronwillis]

As some will use grappling some will use mma sparing gloves

[TheFreak]

Throwdowns are good had mine a while still perfect.

[ashy51]

Do not get Rogues, they are shite. Thats the only advice I have!

[like2fightsports]

Evolution are good, I sell them in my store, can sort you a good price if you like.

[iandean]

Ive had my Fairtex ones for 4 years and they stink but no stitching or velcro has came loose :)

Yeah, but you're a grappler

[Jimmy Boogaloo]

Yeah, but you're no good at striking

that's out of order!

























just jokes, bro ;)

[DanCrase]

There are many good brands (and indeed many crap ones) try going to a shop that sells them and try them on, find your size and just wear one for a few minutes, make a fist, move your hand and fingers and make sure it's a good fit. Don't try hitting yourself to check the padding though!

Also, a tip; DON'T buy any made by Everlast!, I bought a pair whilst in New York and used them training at Renzo's one night. The finger loops were all too big for the glove size except for the index finger loop which was so tight I had to take the glove off as it cut my circulation off!. Plus the padding was shite and hurt my knuckles like fuck.

[gazendo]

Does anybody know what the hayabusa gloves are like?? I have requested some for my upcoming bday as they look the dogs!!!

Strength and Honour

[Fightshop.Com]

Any of the major brands should be OK. If you by cheapo ones they are likely to fall apart. Quality ones cost more but last longer;

Sandee, Fairtex, Caged Steel, Twins, Windy

MMA Gloves Click Here (http://www.fightshop.com/MMA-GLOVES-Category-153.html)

[jockhunter]

hyabusa fight wear, a bit expensive but good gloves

[Gareth]

Throwdown gloves are good for competing and their sparring ones are supposed to be preety good too.

[Rich Austin]

Any of the major brands should be OK. If you by cheapo ones they are likely to fall apart. Quality ones cost more but last longer;

Sandee, Fairtex, Caged Steel, Twins, Windy

PRO KUMITE HAVE THEIR OWN GLOVES WHICH ALL THE FIGHTERS ON THEIR SHOW USE, AND THEY ARE TOP QUALITY AND VERY AFFORDABLE

Contact me for details.

[White_Dragon]

Shouldn't your coach be advising which gloves to buy and are suitable for sparring at the club you train at?

I don't think he would really care, probably think i'm an adult and i can make my own mind up.

[aaronwillis]

did u get any

[ReD_mIst]

I don't think he would really care, probably think i'm an adult and i can make my own mind up.

The irony of that statement and then asking on here for advice :rolleyes:

He doesn't sound that interested in your wellfair if he doesn't care what gloves you wear. Plus some clubs use fight gloves to spar in and some gloves use sparring gloves, so if you don't ask him, how would you know which to buy. sparring or fighting?

[Jak-TapouT-]

anyone know if RDX are any good, in perticualr the white ones with the blood splatter design.

[Death wish]

anyone know if RDX are any good, in perticualr the white ones with the blood splatter design.

i just got them for xmas ther ery cheaply maid mate go for fairtex they look cool tho but are shit ta use

[Jak-TapouT-]

i just got them for xmas ther ery cheaply maid mate go for fairtex they look cool tho but are shit ta use

thanks man, was up for buying them but may as well save money in the long run and get some decent ones.

[ChokeYouOut]

i just got them for xmas ther ery cheaply maid mate go for fairtex they look cool tho but are shit ta use

get your english GCSE's out lol

the RDX gloves are absolute wank

[andyt1992]

anyone know if RDX are any good, in perticualr the white ones with the blood splatter design.

be serious theyre bwt 12 quid on ebay :) fairtex etc r bwt 40 they wont compare

[Jak-TapouT-]

be serious theyre bwt 12 quid on ebay :) fairtex etc r bwt 40 they wont compare

yeah i know, i never really thought they would be decent gloves, but they look so good :D

probably gunna go for fairtex tbh.

[john joe]

i know you're all going to laugh but for a cheap and cheerful pair that arent bad at all for the money, you can get the Olympus Sport grappling glove from JJB Sports.

Stitching and fit is alright although the glove is a bit hard so your training partners may not thank you. JJB might be out of business by the time you read this though.

[Fightshop.Com]

In terms of real value for money I'd go for Sandee or Caged Steel. Both are reasonably priced. I personally think the Sandee are better qualiy (but I distribute them so I would say that) but I have never had a pair of caged steel sent back. Fairtex are deffinately the best but £40+ worth ? I dont think they are that much better.

Sandee (http://www.fightshop.com/FAIRTEX---ULTIMATE-COMBAT-GLOVE-Product-580.html)

Caged Steel (http://www.fightshop.com/CAGED-STEEL---MMA-FIGHT-GLOVE-YELLOW-Product-1583.html)

Fairtex (http://www.fightshop.com/FAIRTEX---ULTIMATE-COMBAT-GLOVE-Product-580.html)

Word of advice, dont buy Fairtex off e-bay as there are ton of fakes knocking about.

I shall be having a big equipment sale in Jan so wait a few days.

[Malcontent]

Do MMA fighters wear anything underneath their gloves, such as bandages or handwraps etc?

They don't look like they give much hand protection. Do any of you guys ever do bagwork with them?

[ReD_mIst]

Do MMA fighters wear anything underneath their gloves, such as bandages or handwraps etc?

They don't look like they give much hand protection. Do any of you guys ever do bagwork with them?

MMA fighters have the choice of wearing bandages or not under their gloves, it is optional. However, with no governing body there is zero control over what is used, just what the promotor tries to enforce. I believe in the NSAC rules it should be crepe bandage/gauze and surgical tape... nothing else. You are also not supposed to tape over the knuckles. In the UK I have seen some very high profile fighters basically cheat, using either canvas wraps and/or taping over the knuckles. I have even seen a couple of top fighters who have 'built' the knuckles in a similar style to boxing or Muay Thai.

Not going to name anyone, but they know who they are as you don't 'accidently wrap your hands and build the knuckles 'thai style'!

As for bag work. ALWAYS wrap your hands! The bandage isn't for impact protection, it is to keep the small bones in the hand and the joints in place, so you don't risk damaging either. if you want something to protect the knuckles then you can build the bandage up on the knuckles for bag work or alterntively you can buy knuckle protectors to go under gloves. A recent alterntive have been 'wrap gloves' which are far easier to use than bandages, but do remove the ability to alter how the wrapping goes so as to add protection to a particular part of the hand/wrist

[ReD_mIst]

PRO KUMITE HAVE THEIR OWN GLOVES WHICH ALL THE FIGHTERS ON THEIR SHOW USE, AND THEY ARE TOP QUALITY AND VERY AFFORDABLE

Contact me for details.

A little confusing. Do you charge fighters to wear your gloves, I am assuming not?

Also, what would be the point of buying the Pro Kuntie gloves unless they were to fight on your show? I don't believe other shows are using your gloves are they?

[Malcontent]

Cheers for the info Red. I've never heard of knuckle protectors before.

I'm an ex boxer so I know the dangers of doing bagwork without proper hand protection. I know some boxers who choose to wear the same style hand wraps and boxing gloves whilst working the bag as they would in the ring. Personally I've never seen the point in this, as I've always preferred to use hand wraps and bag mitts, but horses for courses I suppose.

I doubt most MMA fighters would use MMA gloves for bagwork, they just don't seem suitable even if the hands are wrapped.