Mixed martial arts (MMA) has experienced a rise in exposure and popularity over the past several decades, with women in MMA coming into their own and commanding the sport.
Women’s MMA fights originated in Tokyo in the early 1990s, and the first recorded USA women’s MMA fight took place in 1997. Since then, there’s been an influx of support and recognition for powerful fighters rising in the ranks, most notably starting with Ronda Rousey in 2012.
Rousey has since been joined by several other outstanding MMA fighters, including Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg, and Holly Holm, among others. Ready to join the ranks of these MMA icons?
Wearing the right MMA gear for women can feel empowering and enhance performance, comfort, and self-assurance. In this blog, we’ll discuss the essential women’s MMA apparel and how what you wear is more than just about the clothes.
Dressed to Fight: Choosing the Best Women's MMA Apparel
MMA apparel must be functional and comfortable with a flair for style as well. Female MMA fighters can feel fully supported, protected, and powerful with an extensive lineup of clothing options and gear available through Hayabusa.
Sports Bras: Your Foundation for Support
Must-have women’s MMA clothing includes the supportiveness of a sports bra. Wearing a sports bra minimizes chest movement and discomfort, allowing for better focus and performance.
Key features to look for are super-stretch, moisture-wicking fabrics to keep you cooler as you train, as well as secure an optimal fit. Adjustable straps, wide bands, and high-impact coverage are all also essential to withstand the intensity of MMA training and competition.
MMA Compression Shorts: Enhancing Performance and Recovery
MMA compression shorts are popular apparel worn by many athletes due to their multiple benefits, such as helping with:
- Increased blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles
- Reduced muscle fatigue and soreness
- Improved muscle support and stability
For extra security and coverage, high-waisted options are a popular choice. And, as with sports bras, looking for compression shorts with moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics is best.
Fight Shorts: Freedom of Movement
With a looser fit than compression shorts, MMA fight shorts offer unrestricted movement during kicks, grappling, and ground fighting. They can be worn over compression shorts or on their own, depending on shorts length and individual preference.
Select fight shorts with durable, flexible materials, such as ripstop fabric to prevent chafing. Also, details like side slits and a secure closure allow for a maximum range of motion while keeping shorts firmly in place.
Get the best of both worlds with the Hayabusa Women’s Mid-Rise Layered Shorts. With a smooth base layer to contour to the body and a flowy outer shorts layer, you’ll get comfortable coverage and unrestricted mobility with these MMA training shorts to fight with confidence.
MMA Rash Guards: Your Second Skin
Close-body contact, including grappling, requires an extra layer of protection when MMA training. A rash guard is designed to protect skin from mat burns, rashes, and friction.
Its thin, yet ultra-durable material maintains a sleek appearance and prevents the clothing from being a distraction. MMA rash guards also help to regulate body temperature by wicking away sweat to keep you dry and comfortable as you train.
Choose from a variety of sleeve lengths, bold colors, and unique patterns, or keep the look simple and streamlined to suit your style. You can also wear a rash guard on its own or layer it under other apparel like the Women’s Cozy Fleece Cropped Hoodie.
For a complete training look, many female fighters opt to pair a sports bra with a rash guard and compression shorts when making their mark on the mat.
Hayabusa Women’s Cozy Fleece Cropped Hoodie
Hayabusa Women’s Crossback Sports Bra
Hayabusa Women’s Mid Rise Layered Shorts
Hayabusa Women’s Lightweight Tank Top
Hayabusa: Championing Women in MMA
Get all the MMA apparel and female fightwear you need for everyday training and competition. Hayabusa’s Women's MMA Apparel Collection includes a wide range of high-quality, masterfully crafted sports bras, shorts, rash guards, and more.
Each detail adds to the look, feel, and performance of the apparel. From strong, breathable materials to innovative, stylish designs, MMA fighters rely on Hayabusa’s women’s boxing clothes to keep them supported, cool, and comfortable for the long haul.
Suit up in style with your pick of women’s fight shorts, sports bras, rash guards, and more to fuel your MMA journey. Shop the full collection today.
