Per Manufacturer-

SPRAWL has brought the same engineering and innovation that has revolutionized fight short designs since 2002 to create the new SPRAWL Gi-Flex Gi Pants. The Gi-Flex has offers BJJ players the best features that have existed in the SPRAWL MMA shorts, including:

First Impression- When I first got these I was very impressed with how they looked. They felt very light, but durable and the closure system was like sprawl shorts. Could not wait to try them on.

Construction- The construction of these gi pants is great. There was no loose threads and all of the stitching is done very well. They have stretch panel in the crotch similar to sprawl fight shorts as well as a pocket on the inside of the waistband. While I am mentioning the waist band it is the exact same setup as their sprawl fusion s shorts. It is a standard hook and loop style that uses elastic for plenty of adjustability and a drawstring. The waistband also has a small piece of rubber the lines the entire way around and provides that extra bit of grip. These pants are manufactured in China and are made out of 98% cotton and 2% stretch fabric. All of the logos on them are embroidered.

Fit- I have received plenty of emails on the fit of these and there is a good reason for that as it can be a little tricky. Sprawl does have a chart on their website which shows what size you should order. The way that I tried to get the best size was to get the correct size in the waist and go from there. I choose a medium based on the shorts that I have received from sprawl and when I got them the waist was perfect, but they were a little too long. Luckily these pants can shrink up to 3 inches using the dryer. After a couple tries I got these at just length that I wanted them. It depends on how you like your gi pants. The inside of these pants have a mesh lining inside of them which is suppose to keep the pants from sticking to your legs. I don’t in general have this problem with gi pants so I can not really say whether it works or not compared to normal gi pants. I cant say though that these pants did not stick to my legs.

Training- I used these for several weeks trying all sort of different techniques. First I would like to say that these pants did not disappoint. They are an extremely comfortable pair of pants to wear while training. Like I mentioned before they did not stick to me at all when training. I would not consider them an extremely lightweight pair of pants. My favorite feature of these is the waistband. I like how much adjustability there is and also how snug it stays around your waist. With some gi pants in the past I have had them shifting from side to side around my waist, but due to sprawls channel lock system this was not an issue with these pants. I however did not notice much difference with the stretch panel in the crotch. I am not a big guy and I feel maybe people who are bigger then me might benefit more from the stretch panel. I did not have kind of problems with any sort of technique and overall the gi pants felt very comfortable while training. They did not bind up and the material feels very durable.

Pros-

*Great Construction

*Lots of adjustability with sizing

*Embroidered Logos

Cons-

*Fit can be tricky at first

*Did not notice stretch panel

Overall- I am glad that I got a chance to use these as the are an excellent pair of gi pants. With some innovative features I think sprawl is headed in the right direction with these. I know that I have always been looking for a pair of gi pants that has so much adjustability plus the waistband of a pair of some of the best fight shorts on the market. If you are looking for a new pair of gi pants I strongly recommend taking a look at these. You can get these for right around $75, but sprawl does have a trade in program right now where you can send them your old gi pants and that knocks the price tag to right around $55. However that is a limited time offer so get them quick.

(Strongly Recommended)

Click here to buy Sprawl Gi-Flex Gi Pants

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review and received no payment from the company to do the review.

I get asked a lot of questions. Things like,”What are the best shorts? Who makes the best gloves? What supplements should I use?” I have answers for all the questions, but you a question I never get asked? “How should I keep track of my training?” Well I have found the answer to that question. It would be the Mixed Martial Arts Training Journal.

This journal has every thing that you will need. I will not be posting any pictures to protect the content, but will let you know whats inside. It has an excellent introduction to the journal that just explains why the journal is important I must say, I agree. It has things like your statistics which include height and weight and even win, loss record(if you have one) and a BMI table.

Now lets get to the real meat of this journal. It has something that I think is very important. A place to set your goals. This is one are I think that is tremendously overlooked. People commonly set goals that are somewhat unattainable or do not set them at all. Think about it. Without goals what are you working towards and how are you going to get there? It breaks it down in a couple of different ways from 45 days out to weekly goals. Then you get into the daily journal. This part is unbelievable. It has everything for your training needs. You can input everything that you did that day. All types of training. Everything from weightlifting to who you rolled with that day and how you did. You can also put down what you ate and drank. This is the part that I found to be the most helpful. When doing this you can really break down what you eat and see if you are getting enough of what you need. For me I found out that I was not eating enough calories through out the day. Now that I can see everything that eat and drink I am also less likely to eat crappy stuff.

Now towards the back it has a place for notes and where you can enter in what you have learned about certain techniques or drills that you learned. It even has the rules for mma, muay thai, and jiu jitsu where it lists things like weight classes and ways to win.

I really can not say anything bad about this journal. If there is one product that I can convince you to get I hope it is this. By far one of the most useful pieces of equipment I have come across. I think that anyone that is truly serious about competing in mma, muay thai, or jiu jitsu should pick this book up. Trust me when I tell you, you will not be disappointed. This journal can be had for right around $20.

(Highly Recommended)

Click here to buy The Mixed Martial Arts Training Journal

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review and received no payment from the company to do the review.

Per Manufacturer-

The bar has just been raised on training gloves!

New and exclusive Gel Enforced Lining™ and special multi-layered foam padding make these the most comfortable and most protective training gloves you have ever experienced. Gel lining delivers an unbeatable layer of custom form fit and impact resistance. All-leather cover with awesome hand compartment lining for cool, dry and comfortable wear round after round. Friends, once you try these you will not go back to regular training gloves again.

First Impression- When I pulled these gloves out of the box I could tell the quality was there. The color on them was excellent, and I just put one on to see the fit and it was great. I could not wait to try these out.

 Construction- Looking over the construction of these gloves I found it to be excellent. All of the stitching is very well done and double stitched in all the right areas. The leather on these gloves is not to thick, but also not to thin and is not stretched to tight across the glove. It has most of the padding around the knuckles, and the cuff is nice and long. The gloves have a hook and loop closure, but use elastic to make the fit nice and tight. The cuff is also wider than most. These gloves feature a gel lining in them which is suppose to help absorb shock when hitting the bag or mitts. The logo on the hand compartment is screen printed on, but they do have a logo on the cuff which is inset into the leather and is made of a gel material. These gloves genuine leather are manufactured in China.

 Fit- I had heard great things about the fit of these gloves, and I can say everything I heard is true. These gloves have a great fit. The fit is nice and tight. These gloves  are very comfortable, and are not stiff so not a lot of break in is required. The inner lining is soft and keeps my hand fairly cool although there was not a lot of venting. However even with the lack of vent I did not find my hand to get overly sweaty. Making a fist in these is incredibly easy. I was a little worried about not being able to get the cuff tight enough due to it being elastic and me having smaller wrists, but this was not a problem. The thumb placement on these is good and allows your fist to feel very natural. The wrist support is actually very good in these. These gloves feel a little heavy, but they are right on in actual weight.

Mitts/Pads- I knew when I tried these on that they would work great when working the mitts/pads, and I was right. Since getting these gloves they have not only become my favorite gloves for mitt work but my favorite gloves for boxing. Now that does not mean thai boxing as the padding is a little different and the thai clinch in these gloves is not easy at all. These gloves provide plenty of shock absorption during workouts. Like I said before it is very easy to make a fist in these so my hands did not become fatigued at all.

Heavy Bag- While doing some heavy bag workouts I found these gloves to be excellent. For those of you who know I have been fighting a shoulder injury for sometime and with these gloves my shoulder did not get sore after the workout like with most gloves. Now typically with bag gloves you want them to be hard and that is how they absorb the impact, but these are the opposite and I think they work very well at absorbing the impact. I also did not find my hands to be very sore after some long workouts on the bag.

Sparring- These gloves worked great for sparring as well. Plenty of padding not only for dishing it out, but also for covering up. I mentioned earlier that these are not muay thai gloves and they do not work well for that, but that is not what they are designed for. When boxing they felt great. Plenty of padding around the fist and gel lining makes them that much more comfortable. I did not get any complaints about the padding from sparring partners. These gloves provided great wrist support, but I sometimes I would wrap them too far around my wrist which exposed some of the Velcro. It did not scratch up anyone too bad but that is something to mention.

Pros-

*Excellent Construction

*Fit

*Shock Absorption

Cons-

*Screen Printed Logo

*Could use more Ventilation

Overall- These are gloves that I would highly recommend checking out. With excellent construction and a solid fit these are some gloves that I am definitely glad to have in my collection. If you are in need of a new pair of boxing gloves I would say to definitely give these a look. They retail for about $70.

(Highly Recommended)

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review and received no payment from the company to do the review.

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The original Bad Boy “Vale Tudo” Shorts are made in Brazil by the same factory that has been making Bad Boy “Vale Tudo” Shorts since 1994. These shorts are the same fabric (also made in Brazil), structure, and fit that have made the Bad Boy “Vale Tudo” Shorts an icon of Mixed Martial Arts.

Each short is fully lined for your comfort and incorporates a drawstring for perfect fit. Often imitated and never duplicated, these shorts remain one of the most sought-after Bad Boy products around the world. 100% Polyamide.

First Impression- When I got these shorts I new that I was going to like them. They felt different then other vale tudo shorts that I had tired and could not wait to put them on and start getting the workouts in.

Construction- The construction of these shorts is absolutely excellent. When I pulled them out of the plastic bag that they I could tell these were going to be great quality shorts. They are thicker than most vale tudo shorts, but yet are still very stretchy. They did not have any loose threads, and are manufactured in Brazil. On the shorts you can see they have screen printed logos, but the screen printing seems extremely durable. I do not foresee it cracking or peeling. Now one thing that is very important about these shorts is you must follow the washing instructions that come with the shorts. The lining on the inside of these shorts is very comfortable. The shorts themselves are made out of 92% Polyamide and 8% spandex, although the website says 100% Polyamide, but I would believe that the tag is correct. The lining of the shorts however is made out of 100% polyamide. These shorts do feature a drawstring which is a nice way to keep them snug and the inner waist band is comfortable.

Fit- I got these shorts in a medium and the fit is right on the money. Now these are just a little bit shorter than other vale tudos I have used, but not my much being just around mid thigh level. The fit nice and tight like you would expect vale tudo shorts to fit. The drawstring comes in handy for keeping the shorts nice and tight around your waist. If you are in doubt about sizing I would go with your actual waist sizing as they are pretty true to size. The lining inside the shorts feels nice and comfortable. I did not have any kind of problems wearing these with a cup, as they actually do an excellent job at keeping one in place.  These are the type of shorts that you forget you are wearing.

Stand Up- These shorts work great for stand up. They have plenty of stretch. I did not have any problems with any technique. Most of the time I did not even realize I was wearing them . They are a very comfortable pair of shorts. They range of motion on them is great. They stayed very snug around my waist. The legs did ride up a very little, but there was no shifting around the waist at all.

Ground- On the ground these work very well. Yes it does feel like you are rolling around in your underwear, but hey these are vale tudo shorts. They stayed tight and had very little shifting around the waist. They did ride up in the legs some, but not enough to be annoying. As always with vale tudos it is a little weird to have someone in your guard but over time you get use to it. No problems doing an sort of techniques at all. Very comfortable on the ground.

Pros-

*Well Made

*Durability

*Great Fit

Cons-

*Not for Everyone

*Screen Printed Logos

Overall- What can I say about these shorts? I really could not find a whole lot wrong with them. If you can pull off wearing vale tudo shorts then I highly recommend picking these ones up. With the amazing quality and great fit, these are a hard pair of shorts to pass up. If you are in the market for vale tudo shorts make sure to check these out. They retail for right around $50.

Click here to buy Badboy Vale Tudo Shorts

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review and received no payment from the company to do the review.

*First off just to let everyone know I got their high end mouthguard and that is what this review will be for.

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Our “High End” mouthguards give you the option to create a mouthguard that represents you. Just about anything goes. Imagine what you want and email us at Artwork@Jawzz.com. The artist that will be creating your mouthguard will contact you, and together we will work with you to create your own one of a kind Jawzz Custom Mouthguard.

Process- I will not reveal too much about their process because they have some things that other companies out there are not doing to ensure a better fit. You still get option of either doing an impression yourself or going to a dentist to have this done. I chose to have them send me an impression kit. Their impression kit is very good. The instructions are great and very clear. Let me also say that they kept in contact with me the whole time. I would say that they have some of the best customer service in the business. For this mouthguard I left the design up to them. I gave them a very basic idea, but for the most part let them design it. I had no idea what the mouthguard was going to look like after sending my impression kit back to them.

A representative from Jawzz let me know when they got the kit, and when they were finished up with the design. Still not letting me know what the mouthguard looked like but said that it was going to blow my mind. The guard came very quickly I would say around a week so with out further ado here is what I received.

The Guard- Once I opened up the case and actually saw the mouthguard I was very pleased. There is no way I could have thought this up. The graphics on this guard are the best I have seen to date. Totally custom and seem to just flow. I tried it on and it has the tightest fit of any guard I have tried. It take effort to pry this out of my mouth. There was a small adjustment I had to make, but all I had to do was email them and they got back quickly telling me what I could do and if that did not work to just send it back and they would take care of it. Well I got it to work. I am very impressed by the guards that Jawzz makes. It is not super thick but still provides plenty of protection and is very comfortable while I am wearing it. Some mouthguards can make it hard to breath ,but with this one sometimes I would forget I even had it in.

Overall- This is a mouthguard that if you have the money for I highly recommend. If I had to give this mouthguard a rating, I would give it a ten on performance and fit. Then a ten on graphics and design.  The only problem I had was the slight modification I had to make which was very easy. Jawzz has many different styles of mouthguards to choose from, and of the custom fit ones they start at around $75 but this high end one like I got will get you a hefty price tag of right around $195. While that is a lot of money to spend on a mouthguard I can assure you that you will be pleased with what you receive like I was. You will see why this is the official guard of the “UFC”

Per Manufacturer-

Milifidel is a unique brand that pays homage to the service and bravery of the U.S. Military, past and present. Forged from the Latin –Militias (Military) and Fidelitas (Loyalty) – it honors the courage and sacrifice that the men and women of our Military have devoted to our country.

This uniquely original  design is printed on 36-Single 100% Cotton Tee available sizes S-XXL, each shirt is enzyme wash to achieve that soft feel on everyone of our shirts

You are about to purchase an original piece of art from Milifidel, this garment has been softened & distressed to make each piece distinctive and different than the next. Our garments also feature our unique dyes and washes. Milifidel was created with the mission of paying respect to our US Military. We don’t just talk the talk portions of Milifidel profits are donated to military charities such as the West Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation a veterans non-profit. Milifidel Million Dollar Mission “ Raise 1 Million dollars for the West LA Fisher house one shirt at a time”!

You can feel proud when you purchase you Milifidel because you Pay Homage to country and our freedom!

First Impression- When I pulled these shirts out of envelope I as immediately impressed. I really liked the way they felt and looked. I could not wait to try and them on and see how they fit.

Construction- The construction of these is excellent. There were no loose threads and the shirts themselves are very soft. The shirts are 100% cotton and are a 30 single. The ink on these is great. They used discharge ink which makes so you can not feel the design on the shirt. These feel like a higher quality more expensive t-shirt. They also use special washes and dyes that makes each one of the shirts unique which I think is cool.

Fit- I got a medium in these like I would any other t-shirts and the fit was right on. However I would say that they are a little closer to the slim fit side but not a slim fit t-shirt. They are just the right length and do not have a whole bunch of extra shirt at the bottom which just bunches up and can become uncomfortable. I was a little worried when I saw that they were 100% cotton that they might shrink a little well I pleasantly surprised when they did not. They fit the same as when I first put them on. They are a very comfortable shirt the sleeves go about halfway down the between my shoulder and elbow and neck line is just right.

Design- This is my favorite part about these shirts. They do not scream mma at all. Most of the designs are military themed (with good reason) and are very well done. From what I can tell I got two different models of shirts. What I mean by that is there appears to be different tiers of shirts that range in style. The three different tiers that they have are standard, premium and premium plus. However I have to mention that they use the same shirt in all three levels. The two I received are “meaning” and “mili-solider”. The “mili-solider” shirt is an entry level shirt and while it is still nice, it is not quite as comfortable as the “meaning”. I would rate the “meaning” shirt as being towards the upper end of their shirts.

Overall- I highly recommend these shirts. Milifidel has become one of my new favorite brands. With their innovative style and high quality t-shirts you really can not go wrong. Not only being a great company they do something unlike most brands. Portions of their profits are donated to military charities which I personally think is a great thing. Their shirts range in price from $17.95 to $32.95(for my personal favorite shirt the “Frank the tank” model) and at that price for this kind of quality they really can not be beat. Go out and pick yourself up some Milifidel. Oh and do not forget they have a ladies line too called  La-Femme.

Click here to buy Milifidel Shirts

 
**Disclaimer** I received this at no cost for the purpose of review

As someone who trains mma I am always looking for that advantage. I think we all are. Something that will make you better than the next guy. Of course you have to put the time in gym, but what if you could push farther than most. Well after trying almost every supplement that is on the market whether they be for fighters or not, and being disappointed I turned to something I read about called CardioFactor. Now I am going to be honest, at first I was skeptical. I have tried so many products that promised so many things and most of them did not deliver. I thought to myself, “hey I should try it.” Well I am here to tell you that it works.

For me CardioFactor is an amazing product. I found that as long as you follow the directions and make sure that you put the time in the gym you will notice a difference. Keep in mind, this is not a magical pill. You are not going to grow huge muscles and be able to run 45 miles the first day. It is a supplement. It helps you with what you already do. This review comes after one month of usage and I will continue to use this product. I can feel my body actually being less tired. As far as being able to push myself through the round and not gassing out like I might have before. Just so that you are aware the only thing that I changed is I did not take any other supplements besides PreFight which I will get into later. Oh and of course protein.

What you get with each bottle is a 30 day supply. I do not know the science behind this product but I do have product sheets which I received from Adpatx labs that go over everything that is in this product. Here is a small excerpt from their site.

*For a fighter, CardioFactor will help you take your cardiovascular training to the next level and reduce gassing out in a fight.

• Push harder and longer in training
• Helps your muscles not feel tired
• Speed recovery between intense efforts
• Maintain lean body mass

To improve your performance as a fighter, CardioFactor should be used daily along with a program that includes training in cardiovascular fitness, strength and fighting skills.

I can strongly recommend using this product. For me it has pushed my training to new levels.

Now for PreFight

The only energy supplement developed specifically for fighters.

• 100% Legal and Safe
• Developed by Medical and Exercise Physiology Experts
• Primes neurological and metabolic systems in preparation for physiological intensity
• Balanced by a blend of adaptogens to take you up, but not over the edge

Fighting is a battle of wills. When two warriors face off, the one with superior will commands an overwhelming advantage. The slightest bit of doubt, fear or hesitation will be sensed immediately and the fight is almost over before it begins. Strengthen your will and determination to dominate with AdapTx Labs’ PreFight.

I have tried all sorts of pre workout type supplements. Some I liked some I did not. What I always found to be the problem was that my body would quickly adapt to them and would make it so I could no longer feel the stimulants. I decided that in addition to CardioFactor I was going to try PreFight. I am glad that I did. It gives a great boost in energy without giving you that “cracked out” feeling. Just kept my mind focused and kept me in the right mental zone to get through my workouts. I have been on this for over thirty days and it still continues to work day after day. This is a product that I highly recommend. Even if you are not a fighter, maybe you run, or just play basketball at the gym. Either way I think most people can benefit from either one of these products, but remember it is you that must put in the time to feel them work. The price on these you ask. Well you can pick CardioFactor up for $49.95 and PreFight for $34.95. Just click the link at the bottom of the page, and be sure to tell them I sent ya.

Click here to buy CardioFactor and PreFight

(Photo courtesy of the great Brian C. Olsen. View more of Olsen’s work at www.flashfillfoto.com)

Here is a look at up and coming fighter Brandon Bergeron. He fights out of Chippewa Falls, MN. and currently trains at Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. You will find him training with the likes of Sean Sherk, Jacob Volkmann, Nik Lentz, Paul Bradley, and Derrick Noble just to name some. Over the 3 years that he has been training he has compiled a professional record of 9-3. He also holds a blue belt in jiu jitsu and as you can see from his stats has some pretty slick submissions in his arsenal. He is next scheduled to face WEC vet Courtney Buck coming up on July 30th. Keep an eye out for Brandon as he is doing big things and on his way to becoming a great mixed martial arts fighter. Here are his stats.

*Fight not listed is against Shane Kohler where Brandon won by Rear Naked Choke.

For more on Brandon here is a link to his Facebook page. Brandon Bergeron Facebook Page

Per Manufacturer-
• Body – Stretch Polyester Weave
• Waist Panel – 2 way Polyester Lycra stretch panel
• Leg Panel – 2 way Polyester Lycra stretch panel
• Velcro Waist and Fly Closure with drawstring
• Embroidered logos on front and back waist
• Sublimated KNOXX logos on side leg stretch panels
• Mouth Piece Pocket

First Impression- I love the color of these shorts. Everything looked very well done and I could not wait to get them on. They came with a t-shirt which was a nice touch.

Construction- These shorts are very well constructed. Now a days I do not come upon very many shorts that have poor construction, there are just varying degrees of how well they can be constructed. Well these are excellent. There are no loose threads and everything is either double or triple stitched where it should be for added durability. These shorts are made in the USA . One thing I noticed almost instantly is their lack of split seam. Now if you have read my reviews before you know I prefer no spilt seam, but I was a little worried that this might cause some problems with getting a full range of motion? I will get more into that later. They do have stretch panels but they are not really very stretchy like ones from some other companies. These shorts are made up of 100% Polyester. All of the graphics and logo are done very well with them either being embroidered or Sublimated. They have your standard style closure system with a drawstring to tighten everything up. They also like most shorts have a small pocket on the inside of the waistband.

Fit- I got a 32 which fit my waist great. As always I am worried about fitted shorts with no type of rubber piece that keeps them snug to your waist. These shorts do not have any such rubber piece and while there is some shifting it is not near as bad as some other shorts I have tested. These shorts go to right about mid knee level on me and have a very loose feel to them, and the material that they are made of feels very lightweight. I liked that these shorts not only can you train in, but you can also wear them for other sports such as basketball, running, or even just weight lifting. They do not have that mma look to them which I really liked.

Stand Up- I liked these shorts for stand up. Like I mentioned I was a little worried that they were not going to allow me to use my full range of motion, but I was wrong. I had no problems with any sort of technique ranging from head kicks to throwing multiple knees. One thing that I did notice is that these shorts shift a little. Now it was not so much that I had to make constant readjustments but every now and then I did have to short them back to the center of my waist. They did however not ride up in either the legs or the waist, and felt very light and comfortable. 

Ground- I feel like these shorts worked better for stand up then they do ground. I am not saying they are bad on the ground at all. However they did shift around my waist more than I like. I have used shorts that are much worse than these, but the amount of shift was still something that I found distracting. As far as technique I did not have any issues and found I could still use my full range of motion. They felt very comfortable on the ground other than the shifting, and did not ride up in the waist. There was some ride up in the legs, but that is to be expected so no lost points there.

Pros-

*Overall Design

*Fit

*Construction

*Color

Cons-

*Some shifting in waist

*Lack of split seam may make them difficult for some

Overall- I can say these are some of my favorite looking shorts I have. They have a very clean look and the colors are vibrant. If they can fix the minor issues with these shorts I think that they could easily go to the top of my list. I would recommend these shorts to anyone looking for a nice pair of comfy shorts that can be either used for training or just lounging around the house in. Now as far as a rating goes I would have to go with a 3.5 stars. They are not quite a four but are better then some of the shorts I have given an overall 3 to.

They also come in black

**Disclaimer** I received this at no cost for the purpose of review

Competition Model

Per Manufacturer-

First Impression- I did not really know what to expect as I have used quite a few pairs of compression style groin protectors and found that most a very similar. Once I got these out of the plastic they felt very nice and the logos on them are done well. I am in between sizes so we will see which size fits me best.

Construction- I could tell when I first saw them that they are of excellent quality. All the stitching is done very well with no loose threads. The material that these are made of has a nice stretch to it allowing it to conform to your body. I will get more into that later when I discuss the fit. All of the logos are screen printed on but it seems to be top notch screen printing at least better then I have seen on other shorts. I do not see any signs of this cracking or peeling off. These shorts are constructed in China . The material is made up of 92% Nylon and 8% Spandex. On the inside of the shorts they have a pocket where you can place your cup. The material there is slightly different and seems to be better vented in that area. The construction on these is definitely top notch.

Fit- Okay, here is where I was a little worried. I got both the large and the medium and to be honest they both work for me and I will explain why. The large pair I got had an overall better fit but did not hold the cup in place tight enough. The medium pair that I got fit tight but held the cup tight and did not allow it to move or pinch. So here is what I did. With the large pair I actually wore a tradition jock underneath it, and then wore vale tudo shorts on top of that. This ended up being the perfect mix there, as when I wore the size medium with vale tudos they just dug into my legs too much. After all that the fit is excellent. They are nice and tight on the thighs so they do not ride up. I really like the waistband on these shorts because it provides a good fir with out digging into your side like some do. When in doubt go with your true size in these.

Stand up- These were very comfy when doing stand up. I will not say that I did not notice them, but they did exactly what they are suppose to do. I did take an inside leg kick that came up a little high and managed to stay protected. The shorts kept the cup right where it needed to be and there was no pinching. I also did not feel restricted while wearing the shorts and they did a good job at keeping my cool.

Ground- This is where you get a true test of a groin protector. I don’t know how many times I have taken a knee to the groin when working in or out of someones guard. Let me just start out by saying these shorts kept the cup where it needed to stay. The cup did not float or pinch me. I will say though I still think that a traditional jock works the best but is not near as comfortable. I did not have any problems with any sort of technique and actually found  once I got going I really did not notice I was wearing them.

Pros-

*Quality

*Comfort

*Protection

Cons-

*Still think a traditional jock works better then compression shorts

*Sizing could be confusing

Overall- I really liked this product as a whole. While I think that a traditional jock works better, this is definitely the best pair of compression shorts I have found that works with a cup. If you would rather wear compression shorts then I suggest that you give these a try. They retail for right around $30

Weigh In Briefs

Per Manufacturer-

Construction- These are almost on the same construction of the comp model except they are a little looser fitting and have a fly. They are still made up of 92% Nylon and 8% Spandex. They have no loose threads and have excellent screen printing.

Fit- The fit of these are great. They are not as tight as the comp model but still tight enough to be considered compression shorts. They do offer a fly on the front of them unlike the comps and I feel like if you wanted could be worn very similar to normal underwear (although I did not try this). The waistband is built very solid and provides plenty of stretch.

I did not wear these in any sort of training although like it says you could wear them over a jock strap. I found these to be a very comfortable pair of shorts that I can definitely recommend. If you are looking for a new pair of compression shorts give these a try.

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**Disclaimer** I received this at no cost for the purpose of review