MMA apparel has evolved significantly over the past 20 years. Today, grappling shorts have become the common uniform for fighters to wear while sparring, training, and competing.

When the UFC took MMA mainstream, fighters were allowed to wear anything they wanted. Because the sport was filled with athletes from different backgrounds, fans saw many types of uniforms. For instance, jiu-jitsu legend Royce Gracie wore a gi when he competed, while brawler Tank Abbott had whatever he wore to the bar the night before. As the sport evolved, grappling shorts become one of the basic pieces of apparel when competing.

UFC regulations require fighters to wear different types of MMA shorts based on the specific type of fighting. These include:

• Vale Tudo shorts: Vale Tudo shorts are snug-fit and made from a compression-like material. They keep muscles safe and prevent injuries.
  

• Kickboxing shorts: Kickboxing shorts look and feel like traditional shorts worn by boxers. They leave a slit open on each side to allow for more mobility when striking the opponent. These are lightweight, loose-fitting, and easier to move around in.
  

• Board shorts: Board shorts also allow for more mobility and have become increasingly popular among fighters in MMA communities around the world. Fighters can wear them during training, sparring, and fighting, as well as activities performed away from the gym, such as running, swimming, and surfing.
  

We carry a large selection of MMA shorts from top brands like ProForce. Choose styles for adults and youth in a range of sizes and colors.