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Combat Corner has deep MMA roots. Our founder was a former professional MMA fighter. That's why developing the best MMA gloves is something we're so passionate about. Over the years we've won over so many professional MMA fighters, coaches and gyms. We've done this through making the best products (like MMA gloves) through holding ourselves to the highest of standards.
How to Choose the Right MMA Gloves
Choosing the right MMA gloves doesn't have to be hard. But, especially if you are new to the sport, you must know the variations and purposes of the various options. Show up to a sparring session with competition gloves and your sparring partner will not be happy. Read on to learn more about selecting the best MMA gloves.
The Proper Fit for MMA Gloves
MMA gloves are meant to be versatile. Transitioning quickly from striking to grappling and never having to worry about slippage or "rolling" of your gloves is key. A few things to look for -
A snug overall fit - make sure when your gloves are on they can't be pulled off your hands at all. Also, check for side to side "roll" to ensure your padding stays securely front-and-center.
But not too tight - a snug, proper fit is just that. Don't go a size or two down or you'll end up not being able to make a tight fist and it will affect your grip.
A secure wrist wrap - not just the wrap itself, but the closure system. At Combat Corner, we use the highest quality hook and loop (aka Velcro) enclosure. Too often you'll find cheap, scratchy Velcro on even high level gloves. This can cause rashes and irritations to your sparring partner, unintended undoing of the wrist wrap, and breakdown of the material quickly after a few sessions.
MMA Glove Wrist Wrap & Enclosure
As mentioned above, the enclosure system is the weak point on many competitors' gloves. This is because cheap Velcro, poor stitching and various other corners are cut. These issues are hard to recognize on new gloves. However, you'll quickly find out when the Velcro starts separating from the leather strap, your wrist wrap is flopping around and getting snagged in grappling, and other frustrating issues. This is why at Combat Corner we are so passionate about this topic. What you'll find on our gloves is a high quality wrist wrap and enclosure system on every glove we make. No cheap elastic or shotty stitching.
Material
Like any MMA gear, the materials vary and serve a purpose. You'll find slight differences at various price points. For example, manufactured leather vs 100% cowhide leather MMA gloves. You'll find other differences like breathable mesh and various padding. (Look for high quality layered foam padding.) It's important to know what you're buying and whether it matters to you or not.
Sparring vs Competition
It's important to understand the variations in design and weight. Sparring MMA gloves are loaded with more foam and offer better sparring partner safety. Competition gloves are usually a light, 4 oz and should never be used for sparring. To learn more about MMA gloves for sparring, we recommend the video below that highlights our Elite Spar MMA Training Gloves.
Combat Corner MMA Gloves
We are confident any glove you choose from Combat Corner will be an amazing value for what you spend. We've spent hundreds of hours designing, testing and tweaking every model of our MMA gloves. There is a reason professional athletes choose Combat Corner.
