thacker

The handwraps are used to give your knuckles and wrist support. You don't normally punch something over and over, so this would be considered abnormal behavior. Since the body isn't equipped for this movement and repeated punishment it is recommended that you use handwraps. Yes, you aren't going to have your handwraps in the street with you if you get in a fight but you also don't punch that guy over and over and over and over 4 days a week... In short I favor handwraps.

I also think that MMA fighters have sound and good boxing techniques for the most part at least until they start in with the haymakers. One technically sound MMA fighter to watch is GSP and although he is very technical in just about every area his boxing is exceptional. He is just awesome to watch and study techniques on.