Why MMA Demands a Different Kind of Mouthguard
MMA is unlike any other combat sport. In a single round, your mouthguard needs to withstand punches, elbows, clinches, takedowns, and ground-and-pound — all while you're trying to breathe hard, communicate with your corner, and keep your focus.
A standard boil-and-bite mouthguard simply wasn't built for that. It shifts when you're grappling. It restricts your breathing when your heart rate spikes. And in the worst moments — the moments that matter most — it falls out of position and leaves your teeth exposed.
A custom fit MMA gumshield solves all of that. And ours does it better than anyone else in the UK.
Triple-Layered. Hand-Shaped. Built for the Cage.
Every Progumshields MMA mouthguard is constructed from three layers of dental-grade material, each serving a specific purpose:
- The outer layer provides the first line of impact resistance, dispersing the force of strikes before they reach your teeth and jaw.
- The middle shock-absorbing core dissipates energy through the guard, reducing the transmission of impact to the teeth, temporomandibular joint, and skull.
- The inner fitting layer locks tightly to the exact contours of your teeth, giving you a secure, personalised fit that no off-the-shelf guard can replicate.
The triple-layer construction isn't just about protection — it's about finding the perfect balance between protection and comfort. A guard that's too bulky restricts breathing and feels unnatural. A guard that's too thin doesn't absorb impact properly. Our three-layer design is engineered to give you both, so you can perform at your best without thinking about your mouthguard at all.
What makes it truly unique is that every guard is hand-shaped in our UK dental laboratory. Not machine-pressed. Not mass-produced. Each mouthguard is individually crafted by skilled technicians using your dental impressions, ensuring the fit wraps precisely around your teeth and gumline. This handcrafted process is what sets our guards apart — and why fighters who wear them never want to go back.
Trusted by Tom Aspinall — UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World
When Tom Aspinall — the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion and one of the most dangerous fighters on the planet — needs to protect his mouth, he chooses ProStrikeShop.
Tom doesn't take shortcuts with his preparation. He trains with some of the best coaches in the world, competes under the brightest lights in the sport, and when it comes to protection, he trusts equipment that is built to the same elite standard he holds himself to.
The fact that a UFC Heavyweight Champion — a man who gets hit by the hardest punches in the world — chooses our custom gumshield isn't a marketing line. It's a genuine endorsement from someone whose health and career depend on making the right call.
If our mouthguard is good enough for the most powerful weight class in the UFC, it's more than capable of protecting you in training, at your local show, or all the way to the top.
A Fit So Secure, It Stays In — No Matter What
One of the most common complaints MMA fighters have about their mouthguard is that it moves. During clinch work, during takedowns, during scrambles — a poor-fitting guard shifts around, and you spend more mental energy clamping your jaw down than focusing on the fight.
Our custom fit gumshields are taken from real dental impressions of your own teeth. The guard is then crafted to match your exact bite, creating a precise seal that holds firm throughout sparring and competition. There is no adjusting mid-round. No clamping down harder to keep it in place. No spitting it out between exchanges.
The superior fit isn't just about comfort — it's a performance advantage. When your mouthguard sits exactly where it should, you can breathe freely, communicate with your corner, and keep your focus entirely on the fight in front of you.
This is the difference between a dental-lab custom mouthguard and anything you'll find in a shop.
Made in a UK Dental Laboratory — Not a Factory
Every ProStrikeShop mouthguard is made entirely in the UK, in a professional dental laboratory using the same standards and materials used in clinical dentistry.
This matters for several reasons:
Quality control — when each guard is individually made by trained technicians, there is no production line cutting corners. Every mouthguard is inspected before it leaves us.
Dental-grade materials — the materials we use are medically approved, BPA-free, and designed to withstand the forces generated in combat sports. These aren't craft materials — they're the same materials used in dental practices across the UK.
Precision fit — dental laboratories work to incredibly tight tolerances. The impression process and crafting method we use ensure a fit that simply cannot be replicated by boil-and-bite products or generic custom guards made overseas.
Supporting a UK dental laboratory also means faster turnaround times, higher standards of accountability, and the assurance that your mouthguard has been made to British quality expectations.
Make It Yours — Unique Designs for Every Fighter
Protection is the priority. But there's no reason your mouthguard can't look incredible at the same time.
At ProStrikeShop, every fighter can fully customise the design of their mouthguard using our online customise option. Whether you want your name, your gym's logo, your flag, or a design that reflects your personality — we can build it into the guard itself.
Our designs aren't stickers or printed overlays that peel away after a few rounds of sparring. They are set into the material during the manufacturing process, meaning your design stays sharp and vibrant for the life of the guard.
Some ideas our customers love:
- Their fighter name or nickname in bold lettering
- Their national flag worked into the colour scheme
- Their gym's branding and colours
- A design that matches their walkout shorts or kit
- Gold detailing and striking colour combinations
Whether you want something clean and professional or bold and eye-catching, our customise tool lets you express your identity as a fighter. Every mouthguard we make is unique — just like the person wearing it.
How It Works — Getting Your Custom MMA Gumshield
The process is straightforward:
- Order online at prostrikeshop.com — choose your guard type and customisation options.
- Receive your impression kit — we send you everything you need to take a dental impression of your own teeth at home.
- Send your impressions back to us — using the prepaid return packaging provided.
- Our dental technicians craft your mouthguard — by hand, in our UK laboratory, using your exact impressions.
- Your guard is delivered to your door — ready to wear straight away, with a fit that requires no boiling, biting, or adjusting.
The whole process is designed to be as easy as possible, while delivering a result that matches what you'd get from a visit to a dental practice — without the dental practice price tag.
Who Is a ProStrikeShop MMA Gumshield For?
Our custom fit MMA gumshields are for:
- MMA fighters at every level — from white belts to professional cage competitors
- Boxers and Muay Thai fighters who want the same elite-level protection
- Sparring partners and training enthusiasts who take their training seriously
- Anyone who has had enough of mouthguards that fall out, restrict breathing, or fail to protect
You don't need to be a professional fighter to deserve professional-grade protection. Whether you train twice a week or compete nationally, your teeth are worth protecting properly.
The Final Word
If you train MMA in the UK and you're serious about your sport, there is no logical reason to settle for a boil-and-bite mouthguard when a dental-lab custom fit guard is this accessible.
Triple-layered construction. Hand-shaped by skilled technicians. Trusted by the UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. Made entirely in a UK dental laboratory. Fully customisable with your own design. And engineered to stay in your mouth no matter what the fight throws at you.
This is what a professional mouthguard looks like.