Shop our range of authentic Fairtex MMA gloves for mixed martial arts training, sparring and grappling.
Choose from open-finger Fairtex gloves designed to provide hand protection while maintaining the movement and grip needed for striking, clinching and ground work.
Fairtex is best known for its roots in Muay Thai, but the Thai combat sports brand also has a longstanding presence in mixed martial arts.
Fairtex MMA gloves combine padded knuckle protection with an open-finger design, allowing you to move between striking, clinching and grappling without using traditional boxing gloves.
Different models are designed for different types of training, so it's worth choosing your gloves based on what you'll actually be doing in the gym.
MMA gloves are designed to provide more freedom through the hands and fingers than traditional boxing gloves.
Depending on the model, they can be used for:
For regular sparring, make sure you're using gloves specifically suited to sparring rather than assuming every open-finger MMA glove provides the same level of protection.
Not all MMA gloves are built for the same job.
Traditional MMA-style gloves tend to have less padding and are designed to maintain hand movement for grappling.
MMA sparring gloves generally use additional padding to provide more protection during partner training while still allowing enough finger movement for grappling and clinch work.
If you're unsure which model you need, check the individual product description and speak to your coach before using them for sparring.
Your gloves should feel secure around your hands and wrists without restricting finger movement.
You want enough room to comfortably open and close your hands while maintaining a secure fit when striking or grappling.
Pay attention to the individual Fairtex size guide rather than assuming your boxing glove size translates directly to MMA gloves.
A loose MMA glove can shift during training, while an excessively tight glove can interfere with movement.
They're designed for different types of training.
If you're doing traditional Muay Thai or boxing pad work, bag work and sparring, you'll generally want a pair of conventional boxing gloves.
MMA gloves make more sense when your training combines striking with clinching, takedowns and ground work.
If you're looking for traditional gloves instead, browse our Fairtex boxing gloves.
Fairtex produces equipment across Muay Thai, boxing and MMA.
Alongside MMA gloves, you can browse our Fairtex boxing gloves, Fairtex shin guards or our full Fairtex equipment range.
Choose the equipment for the training you're actually doing rather than trying to make one pair of gloves cover everything.
Yes. Fairtex produces MMA gloves for different types of mixed martial arts training, including striking, grappling and sparring. Check the intended use of the individual model before ordering.
Some Fairtex MMA gloves are designed specifically with additional padding for sparring. Don't assume every MMA glove is suitable for regular sparring, as lighter competition-style gloves provide significantly less protection.
MMA gloves have open fingers to allow gripping and grappling, while boxing gloves provide substantially more padding and enclose the entire hand. They're designed for different styles of training.
Use the sizing information provided for the individual Fairtex model. Your gloves should sit securely around the hand and wrist while still allowing comfortable finger movement.
