MMA gloves solve a problem boxing gloves cannot: you need protection for striking and open fingers for grappling, in the same glove, in the same round. The result is an open-palm, open-finger design with a padded knuckle bridge and a secured wrist.
The Everstar MMA glove uses a moulded foam knuckle pad over a contoured shell, with a wide hook-and-loop wrist closure. Sizes S through XL.
Getting the size right
MMA gloves must fit far more precisely than boxing gloves. A boxing glove that runs slightly large is a minor annoyance; a loose MMA glove rotates on your hand during grappling exchanges and leaves the knuckle padding sitting somewhere other than over your knuckles.
Measure the circumference of your dominant hand around the widest part of the palm, excluding the thumb:
- Small — approx. 17–19cm
- Medium — approx. 19–21cm
- Large — approx. 21–23cm
- Extra Large — approx. 23cm and above
The glove should feel snug straight out of the packaging. Unlike boxing gloves, these do not need much breaking in, and a glove that feels roomy at first will only get looser.
Training gloves are not fight gloves
Competition MMA gloves are typically 4oz with minimal padding, which is fine for a three-round fight but will wreck your hands over months of daily training.
Training gloves carry noticeably more padding across the knuckles. Use them for all bag work, pad work and sparring, and keep competition gloves for competition. Your hands need to last longer than your fight career.
Care
The open-palm construction means these gloves absorb sweat directly and dry slowly. Air them thoroughly after every single session and never leave them sealed in a gym bag.
Wipe the outer down after training, check the wrist velcro for wear regularly, and pair them with wrist supports if you have any history of wrist problems. For pad rounds, use focus pads or Thai pads.
