MMA gumshields · Lab-made in Dorset

MMA Gumshields

Strikes, takedowns and scrambles — MMA asks a lot of a gumshield. Ours are made from an impression of your own teeth, so they stay locked in on the ground and on the feet.

  • From £58
  • Free UK delivery
  • 100% fit guarantee

MMA Gumshields: The Ultimate Armor for the Cage

Mixed Martial Arts is the most demanding environment for a mouthguard. You aren't just worrying about a single type of impact; you are transitioning from high-velocity striking to intense wrestling and technical jiu-jitsu. An MMA guard has to do it all: stay put during a double-leg takedown and absorb the force of a 4oz glove.

The "All-In-One" Protection Requirement

In the Octagon, your gear has to be as versatile as your skill set. Our MMA guards are engineered for the multi-disciplinary athlete.

  • Dual-Core Impact Absorption: MMA strikes are unpredictable. Our guards feature a hard outer frame to withstand direct punches and a soft gel inner liner to soak up the "rattle" from elbows and knees.

  • The "Zero-Shift" Retention: When you’re fighting for position on the ground, the last thing you want is a loose guard. Our V-Fit Technology creates a vacuum seal on the upper arch, ensuring the guard stays locked in place even during the most aggressive grappling scrambles.

  • Airway Optimization: MMA is exhausting. Our guards are designed with integrated Oxy-Flow channels that keep your airway open even when your jaw is clenched, helping you maintain your gas tank into the deep rounds.

  • TMJ (Jaw) Stabilization: By providing a structured bite-plane, our guards help align the jaw. This reduces the risk of the jaw being "sheared" sideways by a hook, which is a leading cause of knockouts and concussions.

Shop MMA-Ready Gumshields

Every gumshield on this page is custom-moulded to your exact dental impression and built for the multi-disciplinary demands of MMA. Popular choices for fighters:

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Why 4oz Gloves Change the Game

The Science of Impact: Unlike 16oz boxing gloves, MMA gloves are small and dense. This means the force is concentrated on a smaller surface area. A "standard" mouthguard often isn't thick enough to prevent the teeth from cutting through the inner lip. Our MMA range is specifically thickened at the "strike zones" to account for this.

Pro Tip: The "Breathe-Through" Test

If you can't take a deep, labored breath through your mouth while wearing your guard, it’s not for MMA. We test our guards to ensure they allow for maximum ventilation during high-intensity heart rate spikes.

Athletes rate us

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First-class service

Great service. Quick turnaround, first-class contact with the graphics department to check a colour issue (from my end) and a great fitting training guard. Highly recommended!

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Darren
MMA
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Perfect for boxing

I just purchased an extra thick gumshield for boxing and I'm really impressed. I've only used boil and bite gumshields previously and found they were really bulky, making it difficult to breathe — and they fall out easily.

E
Eleanor
Boxing
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Great for rugby

I feel like more people should know about the company — great service and price point, and you get a product that protects your gums, made especially to fit your mouth perfectly.

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Arthur
Rugby
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Questions

MMA gumshield FAQs.

Can't find your answer? Our lab team is happy to help — including team and club orders.

Will my gumshield stay in during grappling?

A custom guard grips your own teeth, so it's far less likely to shift or come out in scrambles and on the ground than a boil-and-bite.

Can I get my name or a design on it?

Yes. Choose from our designs, add your name with Designer Name, or design your own from scratch.

How quickly can I get one before a fight?

Order before 3pm and your kit is posted the same day, and your guard is delivered 7–10 working days after we receive your impression. Order early if you have a fight date.

How do I take my dental impression?

Your kit comes with clear step-by-step instructions and the impression takes about 60 seconds. See our impression guide.

Can my dentist take the impression instead?

Yes. If you wear braces or would rather not take your own, get in touch and we'll put you in touch with a local dental practice that works with our lab.

What if my gumshield doesn't fit?

Every gumshield is covered by our 100% fit guarantee. If you have any problem with the fit, get in touch and our lab team will help.

How it works

Three steps.
Custom fit.

No boil-and-bite guesswork. Just a lab-made guard, built from your own impression — from the comfort of home.

01

Order your kit

Choose your gumshield, colour and design. Order before 3pm and we post your impression kit the same day.

02

Take your impression

Follow the simple instructions — it takes about 60 seconds. Post it back to our lab free.

03

Receive your guard

Our technicians build your gumshield and deliver it to your door within 7–10 working days.

Order before 3pm — impression kit posted the same day.

Start your order

Prefer a professional impression?

Let a dentist take it.

Don't fancy taking your own impression? Tell us where you are and we'll put you in touch with a dental practice near you that works with our lab. They'll take an impression or a quick digital scan, and we'll make your guard from it.

  • Impression or digital scan taken by a local dental professional
  • Made by the same lab dental practices have trusted since 1978
  • Fit checked by your dentist when you collect it
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Your perfect fit starts here.

Order before 3pm and your impression kit ships the same day. Custom gumshield at your door in 10 days or less.

  • Free UK shipping
  • 100% fit guarantee
  • 14-day satisfaction policy