Hours of dedication, proper dieting and exercise are needed if you want to compete in the world of MMA fighting. You must be ready to do your best and be in the best possible shape. You will also need the right type of MMA glove to train with and to fight with depending on skill level and intensity of the competition you're in.
MMA gloves have padding that is designed to protect the hands during the fight, yet still enable one to give a harsh blow to the opponent in the hopes of knocking them out. Typically fight gloves have open palms and fingers that allow for better hand movement. Fighters will not be able to submit their opponent if they are restricted by their gloves.
Fight gloves come in several different varieties that include amateur, pro and regular competition. The main difference between amateur and pro fight gloves is the amount of padding that is used. The type of fighting allowed to amateurs is limited so their fight gloves typically have more padding than the pros as they require more protection and typically weigh in at around six ounces. Therefore, professional MMA fight gloves typically weigh four to five ounces and offer enough padding to protect the hands in competition while also allowing sufficient striking power and mobility.
The padding is usually about a quarter of an inch thick and covers the backhand and knuckles of the hand. It is also important to wrap your hands underneath the glove to provide additional protection to your hands and wrists. Fighting gloves need to be comfortable in how they fit and how secure they will make your wrists and hands feel.
Other types of fight gloves come in a V-shaped design that enables the glove to stay tightly on your hands and provide a comfortable and secure fit. These MMA gloves also have a dual cross directional strap system that supports your wrists and provides great striking performance. Another one of the fighting MMA gloves from a company comes with two patented technologies and are the most advanced fighting MMA gloves in the world market. These professional fight gloves have a triple layer patented Glove Gore Technology with a pneumatic knuckle guard wrapped in neoprene for durability and comfort. These are a top of the line glove for fighting and or training.
MMA gloves for fighting were first mandatory in Japan's Shooto promotion in 1985. Governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission, shooto is a type of combat sport with rules similar to other mixed martial arts competitions. MMA gloves were later adopted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC as MMA developed into a regulated sport. In these competitions, amateur fighters are required to wear the heavier six ounce MMA training gloves for more protection of the hands and wrists than the four ounce MMA fighting gloves that the professionals can wear. In the United States, additional rules have been introduced into the sport because it is overseen in fashion similar to boxing.
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