As the Official European Distributor for Hayabusa Fightwear, we’ve always got our ear to the ground with all things Hayabusa related. Check out their latest pre UFC 137 build up article below!

Accepting a fight on short notice can be a difficult task for a fighter. Preparation time, game planning, studying your opponent and weight cutting can make taking a fight on short notice hard. Having the opponent you were scheduled to fight on short notice change two weeks before the event is not easy either. Combine all this with making your UFC dAi??but and you have Dustin Jacoby. Jacoby is a product of Finneyai??i??s Hit Squad and has been training with some of the best fighters in the world. Dustin is an impressive 6ai??i??4ai??? middleweight and boasts a perfect 6-0 record. These credentials make for a very talented prospect, but when you factor in that only one fighter has even made it to the second round with him and you have one of the hottest talents in the 185 lb division.

Jacoby is a finisher and is prepared for the ai???jittersai??? of fighting in the UFC for the first time. Dustin was a QB at the college level and feels his nerves will be on point for his dAi??but. Jacoby has finished five of his six opponents via (T)KO and the other by submission. His first scheduled opponent for UFC 137 was Brad Tavares, but Tavares ended up getting injured in training. Clifford Sparks has stepped up on short notice to take on Dustin. Jacoby is up to this ever changing challenge and Hayabusa is proud to partner with this rising star. Dustin will be wearing the latest offering from Hayabusa; TheAi??Chikaraai??? Performance Shorts.

Matt Mitrione is one of the most talked about fighters in the heavyweight division. Matt has some of the quickest hands in the heavyweight division and loves to throw them. Mitrione is as fast as a welterweight and has devastating power in both hands. When you combine the natural athletic talent of a former professional football player with a self-confessed ai???kinda crazyai??? mentality, you get a fighter that is very fun to watch. Ai??

Mitrione loves the fight game and is always excited to get into the octagon. It is not unusual to see him smiling at his opponent before the fight, but when the bell rings there is no doubt that Matt is ready to fight and his self-professed favourite striking technique is ai???The punch in the faceai???. Mitrione is 5-0 with all his professional fights taking place in the UFC. Mattai??i??s only fight to go to decision was against Joey Beltran and Joey has only been finished once in over 20 fights. Matt loves to push the pace and will look to fully engage against his opponent Cheick Kongo. Kongo is riding the momentum of a great comeback KO of Pat Barry and has improved his ground game tremendously. Mitrione is ready for where ever this fight takes place and is not worried about the takedown. Though he would love to keep it on the feet, Matt knows that to be a complete MMA fighter he needs to be able to strike, wrestle and submit people. Mitrione has said that if he gets taken down he will just get back up and if he doesnai??i??t get up he says ai???I promise, I’ll tap him or I’ll break something, but I’ll get something done.ai??? Matt is incredibly confident and backs up his talk with a natural born talent and love of competition.

Hayabusa and Matt Mitrione are proud of our ongoing partnership and everyone expects great things from this fight. Matt is excited to be competing in TheAi??Chikaraai???Ai??Performance Shorts and Hayabusa wishes Matt Mitrione the best of luck in his battle against Cheick Kongo. As a special note Matt trains at Integrated Fighting Academy. Located at 5301 Ste A Commerce Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, the gym boasts a huge array of talented training partners for Matt. If you are in the area make sure to check out the academy and you might get to see such promising fighters as Matt Mitrione, Chris Lytle, Sean McCorkle, Johnny Rees and Jake Oai??i??Brien. Check out the Pro Shop for all your Hayabusa needs.

Hayabusa is proud to announce the launch of our newest shorts;

The Chikaraai???Ai??Performance Shorts.

Hayabusa leads the industry in cutting edge technical apparel and TheAi?? Chikaraai??? Performance Shorts are the pinnacle in multi-discipline shorts. These shorts are perfect for everyone from professional MMA fighters, to no-gi grapplers, right down to the once-a-week fitness kick boxer.

Hayabusa has incorporated all the latest technological advances inAi??TheAi?? Chikaraai??? Performance Shorts; the Exclusive Pro Mechanicalai???Ai??Stretch Fabric, the Innovative Tie System and Indestructible Webbing, Hayabusaai??i??s Exclusive Guardlockai??? Inner Grip Waistband, Permanent Fiber Fused Designs, High Tensile Strength Stretch Panel and Split Side Seams, Reinforced T3 stitching and much more. Now there is a pair of shorts that will go from bag work, to sparring, to the treadmill and beyond. Soar above the competition in Hayabusaai??i??sAi?? Chikaraai??? Performance Shorts.

As you may know from our recent Blogs, Newsletters and Facebook posts, we’re expecting to have the new Chikara Performance Shorts (currently only available in the U.S. and Canada) by December, so stay tuned for further updates

Pro MMA Advanced Pro Series Brochure

As the Official European Distributor for Pro MMA “Performance MMA Gear”, we’ve got our hands on their latest “Advanced Pro Series Brochure”. With their new look MMA Shin Guards, MMA Gloves, Bag Gloves, Thai Pads, Focus Mitts, Hand Wraps and more, Pro MMA have refreshed their equipment and expanded their range.

To get a copy of thier latest pdf brochure email ‘[email protected]’ who’ll forward all requests on to ourselves!

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Calling all Diaz Fans!

With Nick Diaz’s fight against Penn at UFC 137 being moved to the main card this weekend, the hype machine is building up once agian for what should be a great fight.

For any Nick Diaz fans, check out our Dethrone Royalty “Diaz 209” T-Shirt, not only is this great looking design, it’s also part of our range of Dethrone Royalty t-shirts that we’ve recently reduced down to A?13.99!

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New Hayabusa Chikara Fight Shorts Coming Soon to MMA Fightwear!

In addition to the host of other new Hayabusa Fightwear products coming our way in the near future, we’re proud to announce that the New Hayabusa Chikara Fight Shorts will become part of our ever expanding Hayabusa Fightwear range.

We are expecting the Red Chikara Fight Shorts, Blue Chikara Fight Shorts and Black Chikara Fight Shorts in towards the beginning of December, we don’t have a date set in stone yet but we’ll be keeping everyone posted via our Blog, Newsletters and Facebook Page.

As the Official European Distributor for Hayabusa Fightwear you’ll always here about what’s new from MMA’s Number One Trusted Brand first at MMA Fightwear.

New Hayabusa Kanpeki Fight Shorts COMING SOON to MMA Fightwear!

Another Hayabusa First for MMA Fightwear

As the Official European Distributor for Hayabusa we get to find out first hand about what’s new from this leading and innovative brand!

In addition to their new Black and Blue Jiu Jitsu Gi’s that are coming soon, we are soon to be expecting the arrival of the new Kanpeki Fight Shorts.

The new Hayabusa Kanpeki Fight Shorts will be available in the Brown and Olive Green colours shown above, and the self proclaiming “Highest Performance Fight Shorts Ever Created” are designed in the same classic understated style as their Kanpeki Glove, Head and Shin Guard namesakes.

Check out our Facebook Page for more new pictures of these amazing new shorts.

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UFC 136 Edgar vs Maynard Preview

Melvin Guillard is on a tear. This lightweight standout is riding a five fight win streak and three of those wins have not made it out of the first round. You can always expect fireworks when Melvin steps in the Octagon. Guillard is one of the most athletic fighters on the UFC roster and has, many will agree, some of the best striking skills in the lightweight division. Melvinai??i??s devastating power, lightning fast hands and desire to finish the fight make him a top contender for the 155 lb title. ai???The Young Assassinai??i?? has a tough challenge ahead of him, as his opponent Joe Lauzon looks to keep on the winning track as well. Lauzon has been hot and cold of late, but when he is on his game Joe can be a handful for anyone. Lauzon is a grappling ace and will look to exploit the ai???limited ground gameai??i?? of Guillard. Melvin has different plans as his ground game may not be as suspect as some think. Guillard has continued to train at Greg Jacksonai??i??s academy in New Mexico and, since his return to Jacksonai??i??s, has been undefeated. Melvinai??i??s takedown defence and overall grappling game have improved dramatically. Guillard used to be hesitant to commit fully to his striking because of the chance he might be taken down. Due to the dramatic increase in his grappling and takedown defence, Melvin can now unleash his full destructive power without being concerned about the take down. This is a pivotal fight in his career, as it could be the fight that puts him in line for a #1 contenderai??i??s match or even next in line for a title fight. Guillard will be fighting on the same card as Edgar and Maynard, who will be finishing their trilogy for the lightweight title, and he will be paying close attention to the outcome. Melvin, again, has chosen to train and compete in Hayabusa. We are proud of the continued partnership between Melvin Guillard and Hayabusa and we look forward to another great performance from ai???The Young Assassinai??i??.

Jeremy Stephens may not have the ai???flashyai??? striking of his opponent Anthony ai???Showtimeai??i?? Pettis, but he throws some of the hardest punches in the lightweight division. Stephens combines this power with a relentless attack, a willingness to engage and a never give up attitude. Jeremy has the heart of a lion and will fully engage for the entire fight. There is no back stepping for this 155 lb slugger. He has had some notable battles and 12 of his wins have come by KO or TKO. Stephens has multiple post fight bonuses for KO of the night (twice) and a fight of the night. Jeremy plans on keeping his two fight winning streak alive and moving up the ladder towards a UFC championship. Hayabusa is proud to once again partner with Jeremy ai???Lil Heathenai??i?? Stephens and canai??i??t wait to witness another exciting fight. Jeremy is excited to enter the Octagon, again, wearing the best fight shorts available. Hayabusa #1 Trusted Brand in MMA.

Nam Phan doesnai??i??t want his fight with Leonard Garcia to go to the judges again. Their last fight ended in a controversial decision win for Garcia, which many people considered a huge mistake. Phan, who most thought won the first fight, has learned to heed the warning, ai???Never leave it in the hands of the judgesai??? and will be looking to finish the fight. Nam, a former TUF contestant, will use his well-rounded skill set to get back on the winning track. With seven KOai??i??s and five submission wins in his career, Phan is a threat standing or on the ground. In his last fight with Garcia, Nam was baited into a three round brawl which favoured his opponent. This time around Phan will look to utilize more precise striking techniques and avoid the wild, reckless punches that Garcia throws. The ground game will play a big factor as Nam will look to drag Garcia down and either ground and pound or submit him. This is a pivotal fight for Nam as he looks to get back on the winning track and take the next step in his fighting career. Hayabusa wishes Nam Phan the best of luck in his upcoming fight.

Make sure to check out Hayabusa (booth 1637) during the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The Expo will be held on October 7 and 8, so if you are in the Houston area come check us out. There will be some great deals, fighter meet and greets, future product announcements and lots more. Hayabusa #1 Trusted Brand in MMA.

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UFC Live Preview!

Stefan Struve will be living up to the nickname ai???Skyscraperai??? in his upcoming fight. At 6ai??i??11ai???, Struve is pretty much guaranteed to have the height and reach advantage. He will be using them against his next opponent Pat Barry, who is 5ai??i??11ai??? tall. With a one foot height difference, Stefan will try to keep Barry on the outside and look to employ his superb kickboxing skills. Struve is looking to rebound from his recent (T)KO loss to Travis Browne.

At the tender age of 23, Stefan is one of the youngest fighters in the UFC and has a great future ahead of him. Struve will look to learn from his recent loss and then take what he learned and move forward. With a 25-5 record already, there isnai??i??t much he hasnai??i??t encountered in the fight game, but he is preparing for anything. His opponent, Pat Barry, is a kickboxing powerhouse and loves to bang.

Struve will do his best to stay away from the brawl and instead use a crisp, clean striking technique. If the fight does go to the ground, Stephan has a great submission game and will look to use his long limbs to sink in a triangle or guillotine choke and put Pat to sleep. Struve is young, talented, experienced and hungry for a win. Look for Stefan to start out on the offensive and take it straight to Barry. Hayabusa is excited to partner with Stefan Struve and wishes him success in his upcoming fight.

Anthony ai???Rumbleai??? Johnson is one of the biggest fighters in the welterweight division.
At 6ai??i??2ai???, he is physically imposing, has devastating power and ridiculously fast hands. Johnson, for all of his size and power, is blindingly fast and accurate. Anthony is one of the most devastating strikers, with 6 wins by KO or TKO, and has a wrestling pedigree that helps him keep the fight where he wants it. His opponent, Charlie Brenneman, is riding the momentum of his last fight against Rick Story. ai???Rumbleai??? will have to be on top of his game and will need to use all his speed and power to counter the relentless attack of Brenneman. Johnson is poised to take the next step up the ladder towards the ultimate goal of UFC gold.

Anthony has the potential to be one of the greatest in the welterweight division and just needs to put all his skills together. We are proud that Anthony Johnson chooses Hayabusa and we look forward to another exciting fight. ai???Letai??i??s get ready for RUMBLE!ai???

Hayabusa would also like to wish Paul Sass and Raphael Oliveria success in their upcoming fights. Both fighters look to take the next step up the ladder in the stacked lightweight division. Hayabusa welcomes the opportunity to work with these lightweight fighters and we are looking forward to two amazing fights.