There are 3 different types of MMA gloves that are used for different situations. The three that we are going to educate you on are MMA Sparring Gloves, MMA Fight Gloves and MMA Bag Gloves.
MMA Training or Sparring Gloves: Training Gloves are used only during practice fights. These gloves are made specifically for training or sparring. You will have to choose between gloves with finger loops or gloves with finger slots. To determine the difference, gloves with finger loops have extra padding on the top and gloves with finger slots look just like regular mma fight gloves.
Fight Gloves: Fight Gloves are gloves you are going to use to actually fight in competition. MMA Fight Gloves are usually 4oz or 5oz gloves and have hardly any padding. Check with your state laws to see what ounce is legal to fight in your state.
MMA Bag Gloves: These gloves are used to hit heavy bags and striking gear. They look more like boxing gloves.