The History 
By 2002 grappling and MMA had grown significantly since exploding onto the scene nearly a decade earlier. However, fight wear for these sports had advanced very little. The only shorts available at the time were still the tight spandex variety.
We searched for alternatives to tight shorts but could not find the perfect solution. Board shorts were a tempting option but the low cut nature of that style of shorts did not offer acceptable waist fit and security for grapplers. Also, the tie on the outside would often come undone and pockets added extra weight and handles for the opponent. Basketball shorts were overly baggy and got tangled in guard work.
So we sought to design something new and in May 2002 SPRAWL® was born with the introduction of the First Loose Fit Short Designed for Grappling™. We created shorts out of our own desire for an alternative to wearing Lycra spandex fight shorts. The introduction of SPRAWL® Shorts met with significant industry acclaim. Our
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The Evolution 
Originally designed to meet the tough demands of grappling SPRAWL® shorts quickly became popular among MMA fighters. The result of our efforts, first hand training experience and input from world class fighters has been the sport’s most advanced gear that functions without sacrificing design.
The Original SPRAWL® Loose-Fit Short contained features such as our unique Cross-Side Waistband with a Velcro closure and internal draw cord. Because the center of the waist often becomes a 'contact point' in positions such as the mount, guard, rear mount or when performing an arm lock the smooth waistline of SPRAWL® shorts reduced the likelihood your gear will to get 'caught up' while in action. Additionally, we eliminated all outside pockets to remove handles for opponents and potential injury causing snags.
We followed up our original design with other releases such as our Cross Trainer (XT), FlexFighter®, and V-Flex™, editions. All of these products had innovations which we were the first to introduce to the fight world such as the split side seam in the XT model, the Super-Stretch Flex Panel inseam in the FlexFighter, and the variable stretch technology in the V-Flex series.
Our latest release, the SPRAWL® GripFlex™ is our 5th generation fight short and gives fighters and grapplers the added dimension of ‘grip’ to help secure finishing holds and counter the slippery effects of sweat. We use an advanced lightweight, flexible, non-abrasive polymer technology fused to the inseam of our fight shorts to create ‘grip-zones’. We have also upgraded the fabric on the rest of the short to a lightweight 4 way stretch. The result is the birth of a fight short that helps you finish the fight!
When you wear a pair of SPRAWL® shorts you can be assured you are wearing the authentic and original loose-fit fight short. We are dedicated to creating industry leading products and representing the sports of MMA and grappling with professionalism and innovation.
SPRAWL® ... The First. The Original. The Standard in Loose Fit Fight Shorts.
