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Beginner MMA Kit Rankings 2026: The Best Model From Each Brand
The best model from 5 brands, ranked: the Fairtex MMA Training Set takes the top spot, followed by the Phantom RIOT Pro MMA Set and the Everlast 70lb MMA Heavy Punching Bag Kit.
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A beginner kit bundles the basic gear you need to start MMA into one set: gloves and, depending on the brand, shin guards, a mouthguard or hand wraps. Only brands that sell a true bundle are included here.
Methodology
One product per brand: each manufacturer's flagship model in the category. The rating out of 10 is based on official spec sheets and tests published online; not all of these products have been tried by our editorial team. Retail prices recorded on September 28, 2026 from the brands' online stores, in the original currency when the brand doesn't sell in euros.
8.3/10
Fairtex MMA Training Set
- Brand
- Fairtex
- Best for
- Beginners gearing up all at once
- Price
- €196.20
Set including FGV18 MMA gloves and SP5 competition shin guards.
7.8/10
Phantom RIOT Pro MMA Set
- Brand
- Phantom Athletics
- Best for
- Beginners getting fully equipped in one go
- Price
- €159.99
Set including RIOT Pro MMA gloves (about 6 to 7 oz), neoprene knee pads and RIOT Pro shin guards.
7.1/10
Everlast 70lb MMA Heavy Punching Bag Kit
- Brand
- Everlast
- Best for
- Beginners setting up at home
- Price
- $52.49
Set including a 70 lb polycanvas heavy bag (about 135 cm (53 in)) and synthetic leather MMA bag gloves.
7.0/10
Century Martial Arts MMA Youth Starter Kit
- Brand
- Century Martial Arts
- Best for
- Kids starting MMA
- Price
- $64.99
Kids' kit including a hanging vinyl junior heavy bag and a pair of open-palm MMA gloves with hook-and-loop closure.
7.0/10
TapouT MMA Kit
- Brand
- Tapout
- Best for
- Beginners training at home
- Price
- $69.99
Kit including open-palm faux leather MMA gloves with hook-and-loop closure and a pair of focus mitts. Sold at Academy, the retailer linked from the official website.
Final verdict
The Fairtex MMA Training Set takes the top spot with 8.3/10. The Phantom RIOT Pro MMA Set and the Everlast 70lb MMA Heavy Punching Bag Kit round out the podium.
Among the top ten, the lowest price recorded in euros is for the Phantom RIOT Pro MMA Set (€159.99, rank 2).
Frequently asked questions
Kit or separate purchases?
A kit generally costs less than buying the pieces separately, but you have less control over the size of each item.
What do you need for your first class?
MMA training gloves, a mouthguard and, for men, a cup. The club will tell you what else you need.
When should you switch to separate gear?
When the kit's gloves wear out or you start sparring regularly, a higher-end 7-ounce model offers better protection.