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Top 10 MMA Shorts of 2026: The Best Model From Each Brand
The best model from 24 brands, ranked: Hayabusa Icon Fight Shorts on top, followed by Phantom EVO Apex Fight Shorts and Scramble Baka Shorts.
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MMA shorts need to leave your legs free for kicks and ground work without riding up or coming open. Brands play with side splits, stretch fabric and the closure system. Vale tudo models, shorter and form-fitting, are included.
Methodology
One product per brand: each manufacturer's flagship model in the category. The rating out of 10 is based on official spec sheets and tests published online; not all of these products have been tried by our editorial team. Retail prices recorded on September 28, 2026 on the brands' online stores, in the original currency when the brand does not sell in euros.
8.4/10
Hayabusa Icon Fight Shorts
- Brand
- Hayabusa
- Best for
- Regular MMA athletes
- Price
- €79.99
Fight shorts in highly durable fabric with extended side splits and a locked-in waistband.
8.2/10
Phantom EVO Apex Fight Shorts
- Brand
- Phantom Athletics
- Best for
- MMA and grappling athletes
- Price
- €49.99
Ultralight, stretchy fight shorts with no Velcro, presented by the brand as its best-selling model.
8.2/10
Scramble Baka Shorts
- Brand
- Scramble
- Best for
- Regular MMA and no-gi athletes
- Price
- €60
Shorts from the Baka collection, listed by the brand as MMA and grappling shorts, sold as a set with the matching rash guard.
8.2/10
Venum G-Core Fight Shorts
- Brand
- Venum
- Best for
- MMA and no-gi BJJ athletes
- Price
- €69.98
Light, stretchy fight shorts using Venum's classic shorts cut, designed for striking as well as ground work.
8.2/10
Engage Essential Series 2-in-1 Hybrid Shorts
- Brand
- Engage
- Best for
- MMA athletes, striking and ground
- Price
- AUD 109.95
Hybrid shorts in 4-way stretch fabric with built-in compression shorts and side splits for mobility.
8.0/10
Kingz Hybrid Men's Grappling Shorts
- Brand
- Kingz
- Best for
- Grappling and MMA, takedowns
- Price
- €50
Shorts in 92% nylon and 8% elastane with built-in compression shorts, a short competition-style cut, an elastic Velcro-free waistband and a silicone drawstring.
8.0/10
Fairtex MMA Fight Shorts Burn
- Brand
- Fairtex
- Best for
- MMA training, striking and ground
- Price
- $59.95
Fitted athletic cut, elastane crotch gusset and a 4-inch leg split for kicks and ground work.
8.0/10
Yokkao Dual Fight Shorts
- Brand
- Yokkao
- Best for
- MMA training and competition
- Price
- $89
Double-layer shorts with built-in compression shorts and a light, stretchy outer shell, elastic waistband with silicone grip, quick drying.
7.9/10
MANTO Fight Shorts GYM 3.0
- Brand
- Manto
- Best for
- Regular MMA and grappling athletes
- Price
- €59
2-in-1 shorts with an inner layer, light and durable outer fabric, elastic drawstring waist and anti-slip gel strips. 92% polyester and 8% elastane.
7.9/10
RDX IMMAF Approved MMA Shorts
- Brand
- RDX Sports
- Best for
- Amateur competitors, training
- Price
- €43.99
MMA fight shorts in micro-stretch fabric (96% polyester, 4% elastane), IMMAF approved, available in red and blue.
7.9/10
Tatami High Split MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Tatami Fightwear
- Best for
- MMA and grappling athletes
- Price
- €55
Single-layer MMA shorts with a high side split, 92% polyester and 8% elastane, hidden drawstring, 6-inch inseam.
7.8/10
Elion Seyant MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Elion Paris
- Best for
- MMA and grappling athletes
- Price
- €59.99
Long-cut fight shorts in stretch ripstop, anti-slip elastic waistband with a flat drawstring, no Velcro and no opening.
7.8/10
Fuji Sports Shinobi Fight Shorts Black
- Brand
- Fuji Sports
- Best for
- Grapplers and MMA athletes
- Price
- €59.95
Light fight shorts with an athletic cut and elastic waistband, designed for jiu-jitsu, no-gi grappling and MMA, with sublimated graphics.
7.8/10
Ground Game Light MMA Shorts Poland 3.0 (Black)
- Brand
- Ground Game
- Best for
- MMA and grappling training
- Price
- €49
Light shorts in 92% polyester and 8% elastane, elastic waistband with drawstring, stretch crotch and side splits, sublimation printing.
7.6/10
Hardcore Training Budo Fight Shorts
- Brand
- Hardcore Training
- Best for
- MMA athletes, training and competition
- Price
- €39.95
MMA fight shorts in 100% polyester, flat seams, drawstring and Velcro closure with an elastic waist on the sides.
7.6/10
Leone Primal Instinct MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Leone 1947
- Best for
- Regular MMA athletes
- Price
- €49.90
MMA shorts from the Primal Instinct line, coordinated with the rash guards and leggings from the same collection.
7.6/10
Pretorian Fight For Good MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Pretorian
- Best for
- MMA, no-gi and Muay Thai
- Price
- R$199.90
Fully sublimated shorts, two-piece anatomical waistband with drawstring and Velcro, double stitching at stress points and side splits.
7.6/10
Revgear Stealth Hybrid MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Revgear
- Best for
- Versatile athletes, striking and ground
- Price
- $49.99
Light, moisture-wicking hybrid shorts made for MMA, Muay Thai and no-gi grappling. The brand advises sizing down.
7.6/10
Sanabul Essential MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Sanabul
- Best for
- MMA, wrestling and BJJ athletes
- Price
- $29.99
Fight shorts in 4-way stretch fabric with side splits and reinforced seams. The new version drops the Velcro in favor of an elastic waistband.
7.5/10
Booster Fight Gear BFG Core Series 1 MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Booster Fight Gear
- Best for
- MMA, grappling and kickboxing
- Price
- €45.41
Hybrid MMA shorts with a 4-way stretch crotch, elastic waistband with drawstring and Velcro, sublimated design and embroidered logo.
7.4/10
Metal Boxe MMA Shorts
- Brand
- Metal Boxe
- Best for
- Beginners and recreational athletes
- Price
- €38
Fight shorts in light polyester, elastic band closure and stretch crotch panel for kicks and ground work.
7.3/10
adidas Vale Tudo Compression Shorts
- Brand
- Adidas Combat Sports
- Best for
- Grappling, MMA ground work
- Price
- €44.99
Ultralight, breathable vale tudo shorts in eco-friendly material, made for grappling, no-gi and MMA.
7.2/10
Dethrone Vale Tudos 2.0 Long
- Brand
- Dethrone Royalty
- Best for
- MMA and grappling athletes
- Price
- £32.89
Long vale tudo shorts in 83% polyester and 17% elastane, sublimated, with drawstring and elastic waist.
7.0/10
Meister Crown Vale Tudo Fight Shorts
- Brand
- Meister
- Best for
- Beginners, grappling training
- Price
- $26.99
Form-fitting vale tudo shorts, worn alone or under fight shorts for grappling and MMA.
Final verdict
Hayabusa Icon Fight Shorts takes the top spot with 8.4/10. Phantom EVO Apex Fight Shorts and Scramble Baka Shorts round out the podium.
Among the top ten, the lowest price found in euros belongs to the RDX IMMAF Approved MMA Shorts (€43.99, rank 10).
The full ranking covers 24 brands: models beyond rank 10 remain available through the Show More button.
Frequently asked questions
MMA shorts or vale tudo shorts?
Classic MMA shorts stop above the knee and have a side split. Vale tudo shorts are short and form-fitting, give your opponent nothing to grab, and are mainly used in wrestling and grappling.
Can you wear a cup with MMA shorts?
Yes. The cup is worn in compression shorts, under the fight shorts.
How do you care for MMA shorts?
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F), inside out, with the hook-and-loop closure fastened and no tumble dryer, as most manufacturers recommend.