Most good mixed martial arts instructors will have already advised you that the most important article of mixed martial arts equipment is your gumguard. Your boxing gloves , your MMA sparring gloves, your kneepads, your thai pads and your groinguard although useful are nowhere near as important an article of mixed martial arts equipment as this. If your instructor has not advised you of this you may want to consider how safety concious your club really is.

When buying boxing gloves you should try to make sure you do not buy a pair that is too light; men should not buy 12oz boxing gloves for example. This is because if you buy boxing gloves that are too light not only do you risk hurting your sparring partner, but you will not be getting a proper work out. Cardiovascular exercise is important for MMA fighters and having a heavy pair of boxing will consequently help you become the ultimate fighter you can be.

Unlike MMA gloves, which do not vary much, boxing gloves are a type of mixed martial arts equipment that varies significantly in the style and colours available. This is something you might want to consider when buying boxing gloves. Brands such as Fairtex and Twins  will offer you a large choice of boxing gloves and reputable stores such as FightstoreMMA will usually stock a wide variety of these manufacturers styles. Fightshorts have other advantages than just freedom of movement, which is why you see this type of MMA clothing worn in preference to the traditional Gi. In a MMA fight your opponent could catch hold of your Gi especially if fighting on the ground. This would make it harder for you to move. Fightshorts however are harder to hold onto than a Gi which is why this type of MMA clothing is prefered when sparring.

Alternatively, if you fancy buying from a brand featured on the Ultimate Fighting Championship you could try Tapout MMA gloves. You will often see these on the hands of UFC fighters because they have a sponsorship deal with the UFC. Although this is good marketing and some people prefer to wear endorsed fightwear, these articles of mixed martial arts equipment are of just as good quality when bought from brands such as Granite and Affliction as when bought from the Tapout brand.

After you have bought your boxing gloves and sparring gloves you may have decided to consider what you will wear on the mat when you are sparring. A lot of fighters prefer to wear specialist fightwear or mixed martial arts equipment to avoid injury.

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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Machine washable

Black fight shorts, ideal for submission wrestling and MMA. With a Spandex/Lycra flex panel running through the inside of the legs and groin, they stretch easily. These shorts are SUPER comfortable. With the stretch panel, they don’t need to be as “baggy” to allow the same freedom of movement found in other fight shorts (though they are a bit more baggy than “everyday” board shorts on purpose).

They also have an internal drawstring, velcro closure on the front/fly and an elastic waistband. As with all of our shorts, they are not heavy material common to some swim suits and board shorts, but a light weight material for maximum comfort and flexibility. Made with fighting and working out in mind, everything about them was done with their primary purpose in mind.

The waist is ELASTIC but see our size chart for an accurate waist measurement before ordering. Also be sure to use your actual waist measurement, NOT your pants size to get the best fit.

These shorts are made of 80% polyester and 20% nylon. They are not “slick” (like 100% poly) nor “sticky” like a microfiber would be. These shorts are “blank” on the outside – no logo or embroidery.

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MMA Shorts

Mixed martial arts specifically require the male fighters to wear MMA shorts while engaging in fights. MMA shorts are pretty flexible and hence allow the freedom of movement. They are also durable enough and can withstand the strain placed on them during the battle. There are different kinds of MMA shorts available in the market, which includes the board shorts. Such shorts provide protection till half way down the thigh. There are gladiator shorts that possess slits on the sides of the legs for improved movement and comfort.

MMA Gloves

MMA gloves were initially introduced to protect the fists in punches as well as to reduce the amount of cuts to be suffered by the fighters during fights. These gloves would encourage the fighters to use their hands while striking their opponents, which eventually lead to entertaining matches. MMA gloves were formerly mandated in Japan’s Shoto competition and the trend was later adopted in United States by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In the United States, the gloves are compulsory for all the participating fighters, since the authorities now consider the sport in the same way as they consider other events such as boxing.

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• Leather gloves for grappling and sparring
• Heavy leather holds up great to lots of bag work
• Open finger and palm design makes grappling easy
• Open palm keeps your hands from getting hot
• Good solid padding for your knuckles

Product Description

These are top-of-the-line, competition-quality MMA gloves. Made from 100% leather, they feature extra padding over the entire high-impact area of the knuckles – as well as across the back of the hand.

The open-finger and palm design allows for the freedom of movement to work submissions, while also providing protection for throwing strikes. Perfect for punchers and grapplers!

A “Custom Fit Feel” is accomplished by the easy on and off leather wrist strap with Velcro Closure. These gloves are hand-crafted, very durable – and comfortable! Excellent for NHB training, sparring and competing!

MMA Pro Fight Gloves – Piranha Gear, Black, X-Large

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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• 100% Embroidered, Very High Quality

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Mixed Martial Arts Grey Camouflage Tribal Fight Shorts Size 34

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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• 100% Embroidered, Very High Quality

Product Description
These MACP Fight Shorts are constructed of a heavy duty stretch fabric and incorporate the super stretch layered flex panel that allows for maximum flexibility. These shorts also include our bi-directional adjustable waistband system complete with internal drawstring. They are triple stitched with 5-6 inch split seems on the sides of the legs to allow for maximum freedom of movement. The logos are also 100% embroidered for maximum durability and longevity. The front right leg has MACP embroidered up the side of the leg. The front of the left leg has the MACP fighter logo embroidered on the thigh area. The back of the shorts have MACP embroidered across the seat.

Modern Army Combatives Gold and Black Fight Shorts Size 34

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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• 100% Embroidered, Very High Quality

Product Description
These MMA Tribal Fight Shorts are constructed of a heavy duty stretch fabric and incorporate the super stretch layered flex panel that allows for maximum flexibility. These shorts also include our bi-directional adjustable waistband system complete with internal drawstring. They are triple stitched with 5-6 inch split seems on the sides of the legs to allow for maximum freedom of movement. The logos are also 100% embroidered for maximum durability and longevity. The front right leg has MMA embroidered up the side of the leg. The front of the left leg has a fighter logo embroidered on the thigh area with flames surrounding the fighters. The back of the shorts have MMA embroidered up the left leg.

Mixed Martial Arts Blue Camouflage Tribal Fight Shorts Size 38

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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• 100% Embroidered, Very High Quality

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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• 100% Embroidered, Very High Quality

Product Description
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• Quality polyester / nylon blend (80/20)
• “Long” thigh length – with a FLEX PANEL in legs and groin!
• Split side seams for maximum freedom of movement
• Velcro double closure waist (no rough part exposed)
• 100% Embroidered, Very High Quality

Product Description
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Modern Army Combatives Gold and Black Fight Shorts Size 36

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