Apollo Crossguard Fight Shorts — MMA & Grappling Shorts
Breathable knit shorts with a secure rubber-grip waistband
$39.99
Built for people who actually train. These fight shorts use a breathable knit that stays light and moves with you through scrambles, clinch work, and kick sets. A rubber-grip waistband holds position without slipping, so you’re not adjusting between reps. Clean, training-first design for daily use. Available in M to XXL.
Details
- Breathable knit fabric for hot sessions
- Rubber-grip waistband stays secure
- Lightweight feel for long rounds
- Unrestricted movement for grappling and kicks
- Sizes M–XXL
- Multiple colorways available
Sizes
M, L, XL, XXL
Specifications
| Discipline | MMA |
|---|---|
| Best for | Sparring, drills, hot sessions |
| Fabric | Breathable knit |
| Waistband | Rubber-grip, stays put |
| Mobility | Unrestricted for grappling and kicks |
| Sizes | M–XXL |
| Designs | Multiple colorways |
| Care | Cold wash, hang dry |
Choosing the fight-shorts
Built for athletes who live in the gym and need a short that keeps up through MMA drilling, pad rounds, hard sparring, and no‑gi grappling. The breathable knit stays comfortable in hot sessions and during longer sets, while the secure waistband means you don’t waste time tugging between scrambles or kick combinations. Minimal bulk and a training‑first cut make these a dependable choice for daily work across striking, clinch, and ground transitions.
Expect a mobile fight‑short profile that sits securely at the waist without restricting hips or kicks. Choose size by your true waist. If you’re between sizes, go up if your thighs are dense or you want extra room for high kicks and shooting; go down for a closer waist feel. The rubber‑grip waistband helps lock in place, so prioritize leg freedom. If you train over compression shorts or spats, account for that layer.
The short uses a breathable knit that keeps weight down and moves naturally through hip turns, sprawls, and ground scrambles. The rubber‑grip waistband anchors the fit under pace changes and grip fighting, reducing shift without bulky hardware. The overall build is streamlined for training—no distracting extras—so you can focus on work rate and position changes across rounds, whether you’re drilling technique or pushing conditioning intervals.
Wash cold and hang dry to preserve the knit’s stretch and feel. Avoid high heat and fabric softeners; launder inside out, and keep it away from rough hook surfaces in the wash. Rotate pairs if you train daily to extend life. Within Apollo’s lineup, Crossguard is the breathable knit, grip‑waistband option. If you prefer a different fabric hand, a trimmer or roomier cut, or another waistband/closure approach, look at the other Apollo fight shorts.
