Leone1947 MMA, Grappling & Sparring Gloves
Leone1947 MMA, grappling and sparring gloves are designed differently from traditional boxing gloves. Their open-finger construction provides greater freedom of movement, allowing athletes to combine striking with gripping, clinching and grappling techniques.
However, not all MMA gloves are designed for the same purpose. One of the most important differences is between 6 OZ MMA gloves and more heavily padded 8 OZ MMA sparring gloves.
6 OZ MMA Gloves – for MMA & Versatile Training
6 OZ MMA gloves combine freedom of movement with padding over the striking area. The fingers remain open, allowing athletes to practise gripping, clinching, takedowns and ground techniques.
They are particularly suitable for:
- MMA training
- Grappling combined with striking
- Technique training
- Pad work and controlled striking drills
- Transitions between striking and grappling
With their more compact padding, 6 OZ MMA gloves provide a more direct feel than traditional boxing gloves.
8 OZ MMA Sparring Gloves – More Padding for Sparring
8 OZ MMA sparring gloves feature more padding than lighter MMA gloves while maintaining the open-finger design required for MMA techniques.
The additional padding makes them particularly suitable for controlled MMA sparring, where striking is combined with clinching, takedowns and grappling.
They are particularly suitable for:
- MMA sparring
- Partner training
- Technical sparring sessions
- Combining striking and grappling
- Training where additional padding is preferred
Important: An 8 OZ MMA sparring glove is not the same as a traditional 8 OZ boxing glove. The construction, shape, distribution of padding and intended use are significantly different.
6 OZ or 8 OZ – Which MMA Gloves Should I Choose?
As a general guide, 6 OZ MMA gloves are particularly suitable for versatile MMA and technical training where freedom of movement and a more direct feel are important.
8 OZ MMA sparring gloves provide additional padding and are therefore particularly interesting for MMA sparring and controlled partner training.
The appropriate glove can also depend on the type of session and the requirements of your coach or gym.
MMA Gloves or Traditional Boxing Gloves?
For pure boxing training, intensive striking sessions and traditional boxing sparring, boxing gloves are normally the more appropriate choice. They fully enclose the hand and use a different type and distribution of padding compared with open-finger MMA gloves.
In MMA, athletes need to combine striking and gripping. MMA gloves therefore feature open fingers and a more compact construction.
If your training mainly focuses on heavy-bag work, you can also choose dedicated bag gloves.
Fit & Protection
MMA gloves should fit securely without unnecessarily restricting hand movement. A stable fit around the wrist and padding suited to the intended type of training are particularly important.
Depending on the glove and training session, hand wraps & inner gloves may also be used. Always follow the recommendations of your coach and the rules of your gym or sporting organisation.
Buy Leone1947 MMA & Sparring Gloves in Switzerland
At Leone Switzerland, you will find Leone1947 gloves for MMA, grappling, technical training and sparring. From versatile 6 OZ MMA gloves to more heavily padded 8 OZ sparring models, you can choose the glove that best suits your training.
When comparing MMA gloves, do not look only at the OZ rating. Consider the intended use, padding, fit, freedom of movement and closure system to find the Leone1947 MMA gloves that match your training needs.
