Reebok apparel – More than just a money issue for the fighters

Past instances and the emergence of a pattern

Clay Guida experienced wardrobe malfunction en route to being choked out by Thiago Tavares in 39 seconds

It isn’t just the women who’ve had to endure these embarrassing situations. Clay Guida tore his shorts, while Faber’s shorts slipped during his title fight, giving the fans a nice snippet of the “California kids”. While there were a couple of instances of wardrobe malfunctions before the Reebok era, they have certainly spiked since the UFC fighters were forced to wear the Reebok fight gear.

Just ask Maryna Moroz, Cristina Stanciu, Jessamyn Duke or Elizabeth Phillips; the sport is incredibly tough on the athletes, who could suffer permanent brain damage with one big shot. They shouldn’t worry about their sports bras or shorts falling down while they’re trying to protect themselves.

While the fighters can deal with the pay cut, is wearing Reebok gear safe for the fighters? How many more times do we need to see wardrobe malfunctions before someone raises their voice?

I guess that is something only time can tell.