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Actually, the heavier the glove, the more likely a KO can occur from a flush shot. Kinetic energy, you see. The padding is good to help prevent cuts, and to protect hands, but in reality, doesn't affect the likelihood of a KO much at all. With smaller gloves and less padding, you see fewer KO's, but more blood, broken faces and hands. Larger gloves also make it less likely for permanent damage to occur from an accidental (or intentional) rabbit punch.
The reason you see more KO's in MMA is because those fighters are somewhat less experienced and skilled, and simply aren't as good at slipping punches and defending themselves.
And smaller rings don't matter that much less you have one guy that refuses to engage (Mayweather, anyone?).
The reason you see more KO's in MMA is because those fighters are somewhat less experienced and skilled, and simply aren't as good at slipping punches and defending themselves.
And smaller rings don't matter that much less you have one guy that refuses to engage (Mayweather, anyone?).
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