MMA Gloves / 4oz Gloves
MMA Gloves
Small open-fingered padded gloves (4oz) allowing both striking and grappling in MMA.
Quick Facts
CategoryEquipment
Pronunciation/[em em ay gluhvz]/
Alternative NamesOpen-finger MMA gloves, 4oz competition gloves
Definition
Official MMA gloves feature minimal 4-ounce padding over the knuckles while exposing fingers and palm. Introduced to reduce facial lacerations without compromising submission grappling, they permit full gripping functionality.
Related Terms
Submission / TapoutSubmission
Match-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Seiken / Forefist正拳Standard forefist striking surface aligning the first two knuckles of index and middle fingers.
Protective Equipment / Sparring GearProtectorsCollective term for mouthguards, gloves, shin pads, and headgear ensuring sparring safety.
Takedown / Leg AttackTakedownWrestling technique of driving the opponent off balance to the mat by attacking their legs.