EssentialCurved peak
The essentials- Curved peak cap, large UFC logo printed in black across the front
- White sandwich trim on the peak edge, rear adjuster strap
- 6 colourways: red, white, pink, blue, sand, grey
- 55–59 cm / 21.7–23.2 in, 7 cm / 2.8 in peak, 9 cm / 3.5 in crown — €24
On 12 November 1993 in Denver, UFC 1 put eight fighters in a cage with no weight classes, no time limit and no gloves. Royce Gracie, a Brazilian at 78 kg / 172 lb, won all three bouts that night by submission, two of them against considerably heavier men.
Thirty years on, those three letters are the most recognisable mark in the sport. They take the full width of the front panel here.
The logo, near and far
The letters are printed in black, solid and heavy, about 4 cm / 1.6 in tall. At six metres you still read it — three solid letters, no outline, no drop shadow. The peak edge carries a white trim sewn in sandwich, which picks out the curve and cuts against all six grounds.
Cut and adjustment
Pre-formed curved peak, soft 9 cm / 3.5 in crown that sits on the skull, rear adjuster strap. The measurement table shared by every curved peak cap sits on the Canelo washed cap listing.
Technical specifications
Worth knowing
The rear strap adjusts continuously, where the plastic snaps on a snapback lock into fixed positions. It is the more precise system when your head size falls between two snaps.
Worth a look
The UFC check cap takes the same letters onto a woven diamond ground with a flat brim. The UFC black cap works tonally, black thread on black. For another discipline, the Muay Thai cap puts two fighters across the lettering. Everything sits in the boxing caps collection.
Frequently asked questions
What size boxing cap should I get?
The rear strap covers 55–59 cm / 21.7–23.2 in. Measure with a tape about 1 cm / 0.4 in above the eyebrows, around the back of the skull over the bump, without pulling tight.
Curved brim or flat brim — what is the difference?
Crown height: 9 cm / 3.5 in on a curved brim against 13 cm / 5.1 in on a flat one. The curved crown sits on the skull and comes further down the forehead; a flat brim rides high. The peak is 7 cm / 2.8 in either way.
What does UFC stand for?
Ultimate Fighting Championship, the American mixed martial arts promotion. Its first event ran on 12 November 1993 in Denver as an eight-man tournament with no weight classes, won by the Brazilian Royce Gracie.
Can you wear it for MMA training?
It works for an outdoor warm-up, roadwork and travel to the gym. Nothing is worn on the head once you are on the mat. For sessions where you sweat heavily, a trucker with mesh rear panels moves heat out faster.
Does the white trim stay white?
It is a strip of fabric sewn into the peak build rather than a printed line, so it cannot wear off. Brush it with a soft brush and mild soap when it picks up dust, and dry the cap in the open air over something round.
All six colourways sit under the same listing: pick yours from the drop-down above.
