Small Gloves, Big Changes: Clinching in Modern Muay Thai
Ever watched a One Championship fight and thought, damn, this feels different? Those smaller 4oz gloves are a total game-changer. Here’s how they’re shaking things up: Why the Switch? Smaller gloves = more action. Faster strikes, more knockouts, and a real test of precision and defense. How It Impacts Clinching - More Risk, More Reward: Mistakes in the clinch hit harder—literally. - Technique Overhaul: Less padding means tighter grips. You can’t afford a slip. - Strategic Shifts: Fighters clinch less, waiting for the perfect moment to dominate. What’s Your Take? Is this the evolution Muay Thai needed or a step too far from tradition? Drop your thoughts below—we want to hear from you.