{"id":14321,"date":"2022-01-31T21:41:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T21:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=14321"},"modified":"2022-06-27T19:05:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:05:18","slug":"mma-glove-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/mma-glove-size\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Gloves Are Used In MMA Fights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
During the evolution of MMA<\/a>, Vale Tudo<\/a> fighters in Brazil fought without the use of gloves. As the sport of MMA evolved<\/a>, rules such as the use of MMA gloves were implemented to protect fighters and help the sport’s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to Boxing, MMA has several sanctioning bodies and fight promotions. Every promotion has its own rules and regulations, including the gloves that fighters wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will discuss what size gloves are used in MMA fights. We will also look at the differences between MMA and boxing gloves and the benefits and safety implications of using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Most professional MMA fighters wear 4 ounces (110 g) gloves<\/strong>, whereas amateurs usually wear slightly heavier 6 ounces (170 g) gloves<\/strong> for increased safety. According to the UFC<\/a> rules, fighters can wear gloves weighing between 4-6 ounces. MMA fighters can also wear heavier and larger-sized gloves if this is agreed upon before the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MMA has no global sanctioning body, so organizations can implement their own rules regarding the MMA glove size. The UFC<\/a> follows the unified MMA rules, designed to improve fighters’ safety and aid the growth of MMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Size Gloves Are Used In MMA fights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n