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Top 10 MMA Spats 2026: The Best Model From Each Brand
The top model from 21 brands, ranked: the Hayabusa Core Jiu-Jitsu Spats lead, followed by the Ground Game Athletic Classic Leggings and the Scramble Fate Tanto Spats.
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Spats are compression leggings worn on their own for grappling or under MMA shorts. They limit chafing, support the muscles and reduce direct skin contact with the mat.
Methodology
One product per brand: each manufacturer's flagship model in the category. The score out of 10 is based on official spec sheets and on tests published online; not all of these products have been tried by our editorial team. Retail prices were checked on September 28, 2026 on the brands' own stores, in the original currency when the brand does not sell in euros.
8.2/10
Hayabusa Core Jiu-Jitsu Spats
- Brand
- Hayabusa
- Best for
- No-gi grappling and MMA
- Price
- €89.99
Moisture-wicking compression spats with a fitted cut for no-gi jiu-jitsu and competition.
8.0/10
Ground Game Athletic Classic Leggings
- Brand
- Ground Game
- Best for
- Grappling and MMA groundwork
- Price
- €47
Thick spats in 87% polyester and 13% elastane, with a second-skin fit, flat seams and THERMOFLEX temperature regulation.
8.0/10
Scramble Fate Tanto Spats
- Brand
- Scramble
- Best for
- Regular grapplers and competitors
- Price
- €50
Full-length compression spats with reinforced flatlock seams and an inner drawstring for a secure fit.
8.0/10
Venum G-Core Spats
- Brand
- Venum
- Best for
- Grappling and MMA groundwork
- Price
- €54.99
Compression leggings in a lightweight, abrasion-resistant and breathable fabric, designed for grappling, no-gi BJJ and MMA.
8.0/10
Engage Essential Series Compression Spats
- Brand
- Engage
- Best for
- No-gi and MMA practitioners
- Price
- AUD 99.95
Compression spats with reinforced flat seams and a wide elastic waistband, to wear on their own or under shorts.
7.8/10
Fairtex Men's Compression Pants
- Brand
- Fairtex
- Best for
- Grappling, MMA, strength and conditioning
- Price
- €65
Nylon and elastane compression leggings that support the muscles during training and recovery.
7.8/10
Fuji Sports Baseline Grappling Spats V2
- Brand
- Fuji Sports
- Best for
- No-gi and MMA practitioners
- Price
- €59.95
Unisex compression spats from the Baseline line, to wear on their own or under shorts for grappling and MMA.
7.8/10
Kingz Kore Men's Grappling Spats
- Brand
- Kingz
- Best for
- No-gi grappling, MMA
- Price
- €45
Full-coverage compression spats in polyester and elastane, designed for no-gi BJJ and MMA.
7.8/10
Tatami Fightwear Team Tatami Spats
- Brand
- Tatami Fightwear
- Best for
- No-gi grappling and MMA
- Price
- €55
Full-length spats in 75% polyester and 25% elastane, with a jacquard elastic waistband.
7.8/10
Yokkao Original Compression Pants
- Brand
- Yokkao
- Best for
- Grappling, MMA, strength and conditioning
- Price
- $59
Compression leggings in an abrasion-resistant two-way stretch fabric, with an elastic waistband with silicone grip and reinforced seams.
7.6/10
Leone 1947 Primal Instinct Leggings
- Brand
- Leone 1947
- Best for
- Grappling and MMA
- Price
- €42.90
Compression leggings in a tough fabric with reinforcements and a cup pocket, made for training and the Octagon.
7.6/10
Phantom APEX Tights
- Brand
- Phantom Athletics
- Best for
- Grappling and strength and conditioning
- Price
- €59.99
Breathable compression tights with a wide elastic waistband, for combat training.
7.5/10
adidas BJJ Compression Leggings
- Brand
- Adidas Combat Sports
- Best for
- Grappling, no-gi, MMA
- Price
- €49.99
Spats in 90% recycled polyester and 10% elastane, with a compression fit for training and competition.
7.5/10
Elion Monochrome Spats
- Brand
- Elion Paris
- Best for
- No-gi and MMA practitioners
- Price
- €49
Compression spats from the Monochrome line, matching the rashguard of the same name.
7.5/10
Hardcore Training Night Camo Compression Pants
- Brand
- Hardcore Training
- Best for
- Grapplers and MMA practitioners
- Price
- €44.95
Spats in 88% polyester and 12% four-way stretch elastane, with flat seams and an elastic drawstring waistband.
7.5/10
RDX Brave Compression Pants
- Brand
- RDX Sports
- Best for
- Grappling, strength and conditioning
- Price
- €39.99
Compression pants in 83% polyester and 17% elastane, with precision stitching, designed to limit chafing.
7.4/10
Booster Fight Gear BFG Core Series 1 Spats
- Brand
- Booster Fight Gear
- Best for
- MMA, BJJ and grappling
- Price
- €45.45
Lightweight, breathable compression spats with flat seams and sublimated graphics, matching the Core Series rashguard.
7.4/10
Revgear Spats
- Brand
- Revgear
- Best for
- Grapplers and MMA practitioners
- Price
- $39.99
Full-leg compression tights for BJJ, MMA and wrestling that protect the skin from friction and contact with the mat.
7.4/10
Sanabul Mens Essential Compression Tights (Spats)
- Brand
- Sanabul
- Best for
- Grapplers and MMA practitioners on a tight budget
- Price
- $19.99
Spats in polyester, nylon and four-way stretch elastane, with reinforced 5-thread seams. They protect against mat burn in grappling and MMA.
7.3/10
Metal Boxe Men's Leggings
- Brand
- Metal Boxe
- Best for
- MMA and grappling training
- Price
- €45
Compression leggings in 210 g polyester and elastane, held in place by an elastic band, with an inner pocket at the crotch.
7.2/10
Dethrone Spats
- Brand
- Dethrone Royalty
- Best for
- MMA and grappling practitioners
- Price
- £26.59
Sublimated spats in 83% polyester and 17% elastane, designed to be worn with the brand's rashguard.
Final verdict
The Hayabusa Core Jiu-Jitsu Spats take first place with a score of 8.2/10. The Ground Game Athletic Classic Leggings and the Scramble Fate Tanto Spats round out the podium.
Among the top ten, the lowest price listed in euros belongs to the Kingz Kore Men's Grappling Spats (€45, ranked 8th).
The full ranking covers 21 brands: models ranked beyond 10th remain available with the Show More button.
Frequently asked questions
Spats on Their Own or Under Shorts?
In MMA and no-gi, many practitioners wear them under shorts. Some no-gi competitions require shorts over them.
How Are They Different From Running Leggings?
Grappling spats have reinforced flat seams and a thicker fabric, to withstand grips and friction.
Do Spats Replace Washing After Training?
No. They reduce contact with the mat, but showering and washing your gear after every session are still necessary.