MMA cage
MMA cage: octagon, hexagonal, platform, sanctioned and made to measure
The essentials: Esprit Boxe designs, manufactures and delivers professional MMA cages for clubs, gyms, federations and event organisers. From the floor-level cage to the competition cage on a platform, taking in octagonal, hexagonal and circular formats, folding models, hybrid ring and cage structures and the FMMAF-sanctioned cage: welded steel frame, padded panels, hydraulically tensioned mesh and full customisation (dimensions, colours, logo). Quote, scale plan simulation and assembly support included.
The cage is the heart of any MMA gym. It is where grappling, wall-and-stall work and cage escapes are trained, and where show nights happen. Whether you are fitting out an MMA club, a multi-discipline gym, a federation or staging an event, you will find here a structure built for safety, strength and longevity.
Before launching your project, our complete MMA cage buying guide sets out formats, regulation dimensions, budgets and the points to check before ordering.
🥋 The types of MMA cage
Quick-assembly cage. The quick-assembly cage is our entry-level solution: plain unpadded mesh, assembled with bases and clamps. Accessible and functional for training, it is neither sanctioned for competition nor covered by a warranty.
Panel cage. The panel cage is the most accessible welded octagon: padded panels laid on the floor, without matting. The best entry point to a club-grade cage.
Floor-level cage. The floor-level cage is an octagon set directly on the floor, with integrated Flexi-Roll matting. The daily working tool of clubs.
Hexagonal floor cage. The hexagonal floor cage takes the 6-sided format, floor-set with Flexi-Roll matting. An alternative octagon, more compact in some halls.
Folding cage. The folding cage folds away on castors to free the floor in minutes: ideal for multi-purpose halls.
Cage on a platform. The platform cage is raised 30 cm to 1 m, dressed with PVC or cotton canvas and a skirt: the show visibility required for competitions and professional photography.
FMMAF-sanctioned competition cage. The FMMAF-sanctioned cage meets the specification of the French MMA Federation: Ø 7 m octagon, 100 × 100 mm posts, 900 g/m² M2 PVC canvas. Built for official events in France.
Hexagonal and circular cages on a platform. The hexagonal platform cage adopts the 6-sided format popularised by certain international organisations. The circular cage offers a round wall with no blind corners, for fluid fighting and a unique look.
Octagonal competition cage. The competition cage is an octagon on a platform with a perimeter sidewalk, designed for shows and official bouts.
Cage with backlit sidewalk and TV platforms. The full-options cage adds a backlit sidewalk and TV platforms fixed to the posts, raised positions for camera operators shooting over the panels. The centrepiece of a major event.
Hybrid MMA cage and boxing ring. The hybrid cage combines an MMA cage and a boxing ring in a single structure. If boxing is your dominant discipline, look instead at our boxing rings.
📐 How to choose your MMA cage
Three criteria guide the choice: use (training, competition, events), space available and budget. On dimensions, the Ø 7 m octagon is the competition standard; more compact formats exist for training.
| Type of cage | Ideal use | Format | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-assembly | Training, tight budget | Octagon | Floor level |
| Padded panels | Daily training | Octagon | Floor level |
| Floor-level with matting | Club, intensive use | Octagon or hexagon | Floor level |
| Folding | Multi-purpose halls | Octagon | Floor level |
| On a platform | Competition, show | Octagon | 30 cm to 1 m |
| FMMAF-sanctioned | Official competition in France | Ø 7 m octagon | Platform |
| Hexagonal or circular | Events, visual identity | Hexagon or circle | Platform |
| Competition with TV sidewalk | Broadcast events | Octagon | Platform |
| Hybrid ring and cage | Boxing and MMA | Octagon and ring | Platform |
🛡️ Safety, standards and warranties
- Welded steel frame with anti-corrosion treatment: absolute stability, even under the heaviest work.
- 50 mm mesh, galvanised plastic-coated core with anti-abrasion finish, hydraulically tensioned to a standard resistance of 500 N/mm² (maximum rebound 10 cm): a burn-resistant wall that takes takedowns.
- Padded panels (tubular frame, foam and coated cover), with posts and angles protected by corner pads.
- FMMAF sanctioning available on the dedicated competition cage, for official MMA events in France.
On warranties, our welded padded cages are covered 10 years on the structure, 2 years on the corners and 2 years on the matting. The FMMAF-sanctioned cage carries a 5-year structural warranty. The entry-level quick-assembly cage is neither sanctioned nor covered by a warranty.
🎨 Customisation in your club's colours
- Your logo and your sponsors printed on the matting, the canvas, the sidewalk and the padding.
- Choice of colours (black, white, blue, yellow and more) for padding, corner pads and covers.
- Bespoke dimensions, from a training format to the Ø 7 m competition octagon.
🧱 Panels, components and accessories
- Padded panel without a door and panel with an integrated door, joined by the linking post with integrated base.
- Pre-cut Flexi-Roll matting in 3, 4 or 5 cm thicknesses.
- Individual padding and a straight, angle and end padding system, in any colour and customisable.
- Solid panels (an Esprit Boxe exclusive) with their reinforced posts and post padding: ideal for branding walls and sponsorship.
- For the quick-assembly system: individual panels, bases and clamping clips.
🥋 Equipping the floor and walls around the cage
A cage does not stand alone: the warm-up area, the grappling zone and the surrounding walls are part of the same gym project.
- Flexi-Roll matting by the roll: 15 m² per roll, to unroll around the cage or over a temporary area.
- Smooth vinyl tatami for no-gi ground work, and rice-straw tatami if your club also practises judo or ju-jitsu.
- EVA puzzle mats for a multi-purpose dojo on a controlled budget.
- Quick-fix wall padding (no drilling) and screw-fixed wall padding.
- Square post padding for posts inside the training area.
📦 Quotes, delivery and bespoke support
Esprit Boxe designs and adapts its installations to any hall configuration. Have a project to delimit a fighting or fitness zone (mesh or solid panels), a bespoke cage or a technical question? Describe your project to info@esprit-boxe.com: we produce a scale plan simulation and a precise quote, matched to your space.
Every cage is delivered with its instructions and assembly plan, and our teams stay available at every stage. We deliver clubs, federations and organisers across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is an MMA cage?
A mesh enclosure, set on the floor or on a platform, in which MMA bouts take place. Most often octagonal — hence the name octagon — it generally consists of 8 mesh panels, a door built into one panel, post padding and corner pads at the junctions.
Octagon, hexagon or circular: what is the difference?
The octagon is the emblematic MMA format. Because the term Octagon is a registered trademark of the UFC, other organisations have adopted neighbouring formats: the hexagon (used by the PFL and formerly Strikeforce) and the circular cage (Bellator). At Esprit Boxe all three formats are available; the choice comes down to aesthetics and space.
What size cage should I choose?
The Ø 7 m octagon is the competition standard. For a club, more compact formats work very well for training. Leave a circulation margin around the cage; we advise on the ideal size for your hall.
Floor-level cage or platform cage?
A floor-level cage is economical and ideal for daily training. A platform cage, raised 30 cm to 1 m, gives the show visibility of galas and broadcasts, and gets fighters used to competition conditions — in exchange for a markedly higher budget.
Are your cages sanctioned?
Our dedicated competition cage is sanctioned to the FMMAF specification, for official MMA events in France. The other cages suit training and events; the entry-level quick-assembly cage is not sanctioned.
What warranty comes with a cage?
Welded padded cages are guaranteed 10 years on the structure, 2 years on the corners and 2 years on the matting. The FMMAF-sanctioned cage is guaranteed 5 years on the structure. The entry-level quick-assembly cage carries no warranty.
Can the cage be customised with our colours and logo?
Yes. Logo and sponsors printed on the matting, the canvas, the sidewalk and the padding, colours of your choice, and bespoke dimensions. The cage becomes a genuine communication surface.
What should be planned around the cage?
A warm-up and grappling area, ideally in smooth vinyl tatami or unrolled Flexi-Roll, and wall padding on the walls near the training zone. Structural posts inside the area are made safe with a padded sleeve. These elements are part of the same gym project and are available in this collection.
Can a bespoke fighting or fitness zone be delimited?
Yes. Beyond cages, Esprit Boxe designs bespoke spaces with mesh or solid panels, to delimit a fighting area or a fitness space. Present your project to info@esprit-boxe.com: we produce a scale plan simulation and a precise quote.
Do you deliver and support assembly?
Yes. We deliver clubs, federations and organisers across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia. Every cage comes with its instructions and assembly plan, designed to fit together easily, and our teams stay available to support you.
🛒 The Esprit Boxe world
- boxing rings — floor level, platform, folding, inflatable and competition.
- mats and wall padding — the full range of floors, walls and post protection.
- boxing gloves — hundreds of models, including open-fingered MMA gloves.
- punching bags — heavy, uppercut and large formats for kicking work.
- punching bag wall mounts and heavy bag rail systems — to hang several bags around the cage.
- groin guards and body protection — groin guards, body protectors and chest guards.
- focus mitts and Thai pads — for pad work and kicks.
- mouthguards — essential for sparring and competition.
Need a broader view? See our boxing equipment guide. To equip the fighters: our MMA gloves and MMA rash guards.