Editorial independence, public criteria, identifiable team.
MMA Official is an independent media outlet covering mixed martial arts gear and news. Our mission: help practitioners (beginners, experienced amateurs, clubs and academies) make the best gear choices through rigorous testing, honest comparisons and daily news coverage.
We are neither an online store nor an ad network. Our revenue comes exclusively from transparent affiliate programs, clearly disclosed on every product page.
A small but committed team of MMA practitioners and experts.
Co-founder: Editorial and Technical Direction
Co-founder of MMA Official. For the past 3 years, Antoine has run a training cage brand and an MMA gear distribution business for French-speaking gyms and practitioners with Vincent Viault. At MMA Official, he leads the editorial strategy, the SEO architecture and the technical direction of the site.
Co-founder: Products and Partnerships
Co-founder of MMA Official. For the past 3 years, Vincent has co-run a training cage brand and an MMA gear distribution business with Antoine Lessard. At MMA Official, he oversees product testing, approves every gear page before publication and manages partnerships with brands and gyms in the industry.
Reviewer: Professional MMA Fighter (middleweight)
Known by the nickname "Smash". A professional MMA fighter at middleweight (185 lbs, 84 kg), Stéphane has fought on the professional circuit in Japan and France. At MMA Official, he brings the hands-on expertise of an active athlete: product tests in real training and fight conditions.
We test every piece of gear in real conditions (training, sparring, amateur competition where relevant) for at least 4 weeks before publishing. Each product is rated on 8 criteria:
Our scores out of 10 match a precise assessment:
| Rating | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 1-3/10 | Avoid |
| 4-5/10 | Mediocre, alternatives recommended |
| 6-7/10 | Decent, for general use |
| 8-9/10 | Excellent, recommended |
| 10/10 | Absolute benchmark (very rare, reserved for exceptional products) |
No manufacturer, distributor or commercial partner has any say over our editorial content. Brands do not pay to appear in our top lists or comparisons.
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We disclose here any relationship that could affect our neutrality:
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