Combat Superstore’s Street Fight Shirt Department
Your headquarters for all the latest MMA T-Shirts. Shop Combat Superstore for top brands like Tapout, KimuraWear, Wreckage Clothing and Pain Inc. & much more! Find a complete selection of low priced quality MMA Tees. Whether you are a fighter or a fan!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Fairtex Ultimate Combat MMA Fight Gloves
Fairtex Ultimate Combat MMA Fight Gloves
Fairtex Ultimate Combat MMA Fight Gloves are now available at Combat Superstore. The Fairtex MMA Ultimate Combat MMA Fight Gloves are hand made in Thailand. You know you are getting top notch quality with Fairtex. The Fairtex Ultimate Combat Gloves feature an open palm design with split fingers at base. Fairtex Combat Gloves have a three-layer, contoured knuckle padding, Extended fingers for greater protection. These MMA Fight Gloves are super durable leather construction with nylon water-repellant lining (Blue & Black in color)
Fairtex Ultimate Combat MMA Fight Gloves are now available at Combat Superstore. The Fairtex MMA Ultimate Combat MMA Fight Gloves are hand made in Thailand. You know you are getting top notch quality with Fairtex. The Fairtex Ultimate Combat Gloves feature an open palm design with split fingers at base. Fairtex Combat Gloves have a three-layer, contoured knuckle padding, Extended fingers for greater protection. These MMA Fight Gloves are super durable leather construction with nylon water-repellant lining (Blue & Black in color)
New Products Added to CombatSuperstore.com
Combat Sports International MMA Fight Gloves - #1 Selling Fight Glove in the world!
The Combat Sports MMA Fight Gloves comes in your choice of color; Black, White, Red, Blue, or Yellow! - This MMA Glove is the # 1 selling MMA fight glove in the world! Glove is designed to meet the needs of the professional cage fighter. The Combat Sports MMA Fight Glove is commission approved in all states in the United States! Fight Glove features an open palm and thumb for additional mobility and grip, 1/2 " padding over the knuckle, the required hand protection for the pros. Gloves weigh in at 5oz. Available in regular (up to 155lbs.) large (155 to 195lbs.) XL (195 to 235.) or XXL (over 235lbs.)
The Combat Sports MMA Fight Gloves comes in your choice of color; Black, White, Red, Blue, or Yellow! - This MMA Glove is the # 1 selling MMA fight glove in the world! Glove is designed to meet the needs of the professional cage fighter. The Combat Sports MMA Fight Glove is commission approved in all states in the United States! Fight Glove features an open palm and thumb for additional mobility and grip, 1/2 " padding over the knuckle, the required hand protection for the pros. Gloves weigh in at 5oz. Available in regular (up to 155lbs.) large (155 to 195lbs.) XL (195 to 235.) or XXL (over 235lbs.)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
"UFC 2009 Undisputed" demo set for April 23 release
"UFC 2009 Undisputed" demo set for April 23 release
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Apr 16, 2009 at 1:50 pm ET
With the official release of the highly anticipated "UFC 2009 Undisputed" still over four weeks away, gaming enthusiasts will soon have an appetizer in hand to help hold them over for the main course.
Visit CombatSuperstore.com for great delas on MMA Gear, Boxing Gear, Fight Shorts, MMA Gloves and much more!
A playable demo of the game will be available for free download on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network on April 23 according to a recent announcement on the game's official website.
IGN.com reports that Chuck Liddell and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will be the two characters available for use on the demo, and that a full tutorial for the controls will also be included.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) had been informed that the demo for "UFC 2009 Undisputed" would be available for download this week. But following a hands-on session with the game in the U.K., developers THQ announced the date would be pushed back.
More than 80 fighters will appear in the debut version of "UFC Undisputed," which is part of a multi-year deal between the UFC and THQ.
The highly anticipated title will be the most realistic MMA video game ever developed, according to THQ. A new video release, outlining the game's clinch system, is embedded in this post.
As we previously reported, former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin is featured on the cover of the U.S. version of the game, and UFC welterweight title-holder Georges St. Pierre graces the Canadian version.
The full list of fighters, courtesy of GameSpot.com, can be found below (fighters who can compete in multiple weight classes are designated):
Heavyweights: Andrei Arlovski, Mark Coleman, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Gabriel Gonzaga, Antoni Hardonk, Heath Herring, Cheick Kongo, Brock Lesnar, Justin McCully, Frank Mir, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Eddie Sanchez, Tim Sylvia, Cain Velasquez, Brandon Vera (LH) and Fabricio Werdum
Light heavyweights: Houston Alexander, Ryan Bader*, Tim Boetsch, Stephan Bonnar, Rashad Evans, Wilson Gouveia (MW), Forrest Griffin, James Irvin, Quinton Jackson, Keith Jardine, Chuck Liddell, Lyoto Machida, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Tito Ortiz, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Thiago Silva and Wanderlei Silva
Middleweights: Ricardo Almeida, Michael Bisping (LHW), Kendall Grove, Rich Franklin (LHW), Dan Henderson (LHW), Martin Kampmann (WW), Chris Leben, Thales Leites, Jason MacDonald, Demian Maia, Nate Marquardt, Drew McFedries, Yushin Okami, Amir Sadollah (WW), Anderon Silva (LHW) and Evan Tanner
Welterweights: Thiago Alves, Matt Arroyo, Kyle Bradley, Josh Burkman, Marcus Davis, Jon Fitch, Matt Hughes, Anthony Johnson, Josh Koscheck, Chris Lytle, Karo Parisyan, Diego Sanchez, Ben Saunders, Matt Serra (LW), Georges St. Pierre and Mike Swick (MW)
Lightweights: Mark Bocek, Rich Clementi, Mac Danzig, Nathan Diaz, Frankie Edgar, Efrain Escudero*, Spencer Fisher, Kenny Florian, Hermes Franca, Tyson Griffin, Roger Huerta, Joe Lauzon, Gray Maynard, B.J. Penn (WW), Sean Sherk (WW), Joe Stevenson and Thiago Tavares
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Apr 16, 2009 at 1:50 pm ET
With the official release of the highly anticipated "UFC 2009 Undisputed" still over four weeks away, gaming enthusiasts will soon have an appetizer in hand to help hold them over for the main course.
Visit CombatSuperstore.com for great delas on MMA Gear, Boxing Gear, Fight Shorts, MMA Gloves and much more!
A playable demo of the game will be available for free download on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network on April 23 according to a recent announcement on the game's official website.
IGN.com reports that Chuck Liddell and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will be the two characters available for use on the demo, and that a full tutorial for the controls will also be included.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) had been informed that the demo for "UFC 2009 Undisputed" would be available for download this week. But following a hands-on session with the game in the U.K., developers THQ announced the date would be pushed back.
More than 80 fighters will appear in the debut version of "UFC Undisputed," which is part of a multi-year deal between the UFC and THQ.
The highly anticipated title will be the most realistic MMA video game ever developed, according to THQ. A new video release, outlining the game's clinch system, is embedded in this post.
As we previously reported, former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin is featured on the cover of the U.S. version of the game, and UFC welterweight title-holder Georges St. Pierre graces the Canadian version.
The full list of fighters, courtesy of GameSpot.com, can be found below (fighters who can compete in multiple weight classes are designated):
Heavyweights: Andrei Arlovski, Mark Coleman, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Gabriel Gonzaga, Antoni Hardonk, Heath Herring, Cheick Kongo, Brock Lesnar, Justin McCully, Frank Mir, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Eddie Sanchez, Tim Sylvia, Cain Velasquez, Brandon Vera (LH) and Fabricio Werdum
Light heavyweights: Houston Alexander, Ryan Bader*, Tim Boetsch, Stephan Bonnar, Rashad Evans, Wilson Gouveia (MW), Forrest Griffin, James Irvin, Quinton Jackson, Keith Jardine, Chuck Liddell, Lyoto Machida, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Tito Ortiz, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Thiago Silva and Wanderlei Silva
Middleweights: Ricardo Almeida, Michael Bisping (LHW), Kendall Grove, Rich Franklin (LHW), Dan Henderson (LHW), Martin Kampmann (WW), Chris Leben, Thales Leites, Jason MacDonald, Demian Maia, Nate Marquardt, Drew McFedries, Yushin Okami, Amir Sadollah (WW), Anderon Silva (LHW) and Evan Tanner
Welterweights: Thiago Alves, Matt Arroyo, Kyle Bradley, Josh Burkman, Marcus Davis, Jon Fitch, Matt Hughes, Anthony Johnson, Josh Koscheck, Chris Lytle, Karo Parisyan, Diego Sanchez, Ben Saunders, Matt Serra (LW), Georges St. Pierre and Mike Swick (MW)
Lightweights: Mark Bocek, Rich Clementi, Mac Danzig, Nathan Diaz, Frankie Edgar, Efrain Escudero*, Spencer Fisher, Kenny Florian, Hermes Franca, Tyson Griffin, Roger Huerta, Joe Lauzon, Gray Maynard, B.J. Penn (WW), Sean Sherk (WW), Joe Stevenson and Thiago Tavares
Round 5 to Release Jason MacDonald Figurine; Lytle & Kampmann next?
Round 5 to release Jason MacDonald figurine; Lytle and Kampmann next?
by John Morgan and Dann Stupp on Apr 16, 2009 at 2:40 pm ET
Round 5, the company best known for its popular line of mixed-martial-arts figurines, today announced it will produce and release a figurine of veteran UFC middleweight Jason MacDonald later this year.
No exact date has been determined for the release, which is the company's first Canadian-fighter figurine.
"Since we are based in Ontario, I am particularly excited that Jason MacDonald is the first Canadian to sign with Round 5," Round 5 President and Co-Founder Damon Lau stated in today's press release. "He is one of the most successful and popular MMA stars in the country and enjoys a strong following across North America."
Round 5 now releases a new set of figurines each quarter. The company previously announced it had reached deals with Fedor Emelianenko and Gina Carano, whose figurines will be released later this year.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) also today was told by a source close to the fighters that UFC veterans Chris Lytle and Martin Kampmann have recently inked deals with Round 5. However, it's currently unknown if their figurines will be released in 2009.
As with past figurines – which have included the likes of Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Anderson Silva, Andrei Arlovski and referee "Big" John McCarthy – MacDonald (and Lytle and Kapmann) will maintain creative control of their likenesses, including the pose, facial design and shorts. And like those other fighters, they will earn royalties on each unit sold.
Additionally, as MMAjunkie.com detailed in a recent radio interview with Lau, the fighters, who earn four to five times the normal toy-royalty rate, are also permitted to sell sponsorships for their figurines. So in essence, as with his UFC fights, MacDonald can sell advertising space on his figurine's fight shorts. All that sponsor money goes directly to the fighter.
"I think the program, moving forward, has always made sense from the very, very beginning, which is why we've gone so far in such a quick amount of time," Lau said. "We haven't had any problems, even today, signing licenses."
by John Morgan and Dann Stupp on Apr 16, 2009 at 2:40 pm ET
Round 5, the company best known for its popular line of mixed-martial-arts figurines, today announced it will produce and release a figurine of veteran UFC middleweight Jason MacDonald later this year.
No exact date has been determined for the release, which is the company's first Canadian-fighter figurine.
"Since we are based in Ontario, I am particularly excited that Jason MacDonald is the first Canadian to sign with Round 5," Round 5 President and Co-Founder Damon Lau stated in today's press release. "He is one of the most successful and popular MMA stars in the country and enjoys a strong following across North America."
Round 5 now releases a new set of figurines each quarter. The company previously announced it had reached deals with Fedor Emelianenko and Gina Carano, whose figurines will be released later this year.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) also today was told by a source close to the fighters that UFC veterans Chris Lytle and Martin Kampmann have recently inked deals with Round 5. However, it's currently unknown if their figurines will be released in 2009.
As with past figurines – which have included the likes of Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Anderson Silva, Andrei Arlovski and referee "Big" John McCarthy – MacDonald (and Lytle and Kapmann) will maintain creative control of their likenesses, including the pose, facial design and shorts. And like those other fighters, they will earn royalties on each unit sold.
Additionally, as MMAjunkie.com detailed in a recent radio interview with Lau, the fighters, who earn four to five times the normal toy-royalty rate, are also permitted to sell sponsorships for their figurines. So in essence, as with his UFC fights, MacDonald can sell advertising space on his figurine's fight shorts. All that sponsor money goes directly to the fighter.
"I think the program, moving forward, has always made sense from the very, very beginning, which is why we've gone so far in such a quick amount of time," Lau said. "We haven't had any problems, even today, signing licenses."
Added to Website: New Throwdown Fight Gear
CombatSuperstore.com has added NEW THROWDOWN FIGHT GEAR gear & equipment to the website. Be sure to check out all the new gear at Combat Superstore.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Combat Superstore MMA & Boxing Gear
COMBAT SUPERSTORE FEATURES & UPDATES
02-17-09 Grudge Fight Wear Dominant Fight Shorts - Check out the Grudge Fight Wear Dominant Fight Shorts on sale now at CombatSuperstore.com
04-08-09 Added to the website are The Combat Sports International Breathable Instep Shin Guards. Be sure to check those as well other Shin Guards Offered By Combat Sports at CombatSuperstore.com
03-26-09 CombatSuperstore.com is proud to announce the arrival of Pain Inc. Fight Gear to our growing line of MMA Gear & Apparel. Check out all the new Pain Inc. Tees that we have added to our inventory and remember to check back often as more Pain Inc. Gear will added in the coming days!
03-18-09 Combat Superstore brings you a variety of colors MMA Board Shorts that are sure to match your personality! Enter the Combat Sports International Premium Board Shorts. Colors available as follows Red/Black, Black, Black/Silver, Black/White, Blue/Black, Green/Black, Navy/White, Navy/Gold, Orange/White, and Yellow/Black
03-11-09 It's with a heavy heart that Combat Superstore announces the passing of Charles "Mask" Lewis the owner and co-found of the very popular Tapout Clothing Line. Lewis built a multi-million dollar empire and started out selling T-Shirts out of the trunk of his car. He was a Icon of the sport and will be missed. We love you Mask. Thanks for the memories and all you have done for this sport! Our thoughts and prayers are will all the family of friends at this time. May God Bless you all.
03-01-09 Take A Nap Fight Gear White USMC Fight Shorts - Check out the USMC Fight Shorts in white! Same great design and quality as black, great new look!
02-17-09 Grudge Fight Wear Dominant Fight Shorts - Check out the Grudge Fight Wear Dominant Fight Shorts on sale now at CombatSuperstore.com
02-17-09 Grudge Fight Wear Evolution Fight Shorts - THESE SHORTS ARE THE MOST REVOLUTIONIZED FIGHT SHORTS EVER MADE!
02-16-09 NEW PRODUCT Title Muscle Tee - Show off them guns you have worked so hard on with this TITLE Cut-Off Muscle T-Shirt
02-12-09 NEW PRODUCT KimuraWear Brass Knuckles Belt - Get this awesome Kimurwear brass knuckles belt today while supplies last!
02-05-09 NEW PRODUCT Combat Sports International MMA Training Gloves - Featured on all season's of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter! - The #1 selling MMA glove on the market is here!
01-30-09 NEW Take A Nap Fight Gear Added To The CombatSuperstore.com Inventory!
01-30-09 Check out the NEW Take A Nap Fight Gear USMC Fight Team T Shirt Get them while they last! This shirt is hot!
01-28-09 Combat Sports International Hybrid Fight Gloves are now in stock and ready to ship!
01-26-09 NEW PARTS ADDED - Rival Gear Precision Speed Bags have now been added to Combat Superstore's list of growing inventory!
01-24-09 The Sweet Science - Combat Superstore's Boxing Section is now up and we are adding new products every day. Combat Superstore has all your Boxing Gear needs Covered!, Whether you're looking for Boxing Trunks, Boxing Shoes, Boxing Headgear or anything else to feed your pugilist needs.
01-23-09 Combat Superstore is proud to offer one of the most popular MMA Collectibles to ever hit the market; The Round 5 MMA Action Figures featuring some of the biggest UFC stars including; Frank Mir, Anderson Silva, Rich Franklin, Randy Couture, and many more!
01-22-09 Be sure to check out the Combat Superstore Models section where you can find some the most beautiful women pictorials, shot by some of the worlds best photographers. Some real eye candy you fella don't want to miss!
01-22-09 Combat Superstore now has all the KimuraWear Instinctive Collection T-Shirts up and ready for purchase! Check out these awesome shirts, very impressive!
01-21-09 NEW Fight Chix gear has been item to our growing inventory! The Sexy Side of MMA is here! Thank God!
01-21-09 Take A Nap Fight Gear Anarchy T-Shirt has been item to our growing inventory! The Shirt is MMA Shirt is available in your choice of 2 colors: Black or White - Get Yours before they sell out!
01-20-09 - NEW Toe 2 Toe Red White and Blue Fight Shorts are HERE! God Bless America!
01-15-09 - It's time for the sexy side of MMA - and nobody brings it better than Combat Superstore and Fight Chix - Check all all the awesome ladies gear we offer and even a few things for the fellas!
01-15-09 - Make Extra Cash With The Combat Superstore Affiliate Program - Get Paid to let people know about us!
01-14-09 - NEW Throwdown Fight Gear Hats have been added to the list of Combat Superstore headwear! Some great styles in stock ready to ship and we are adding more everyday so check back often!
01-12-09 - NEW Cageside MMA Edge Fight Shorts have been added to the list of Combat Superstore Fight Shorts! These shorts are SUPER NICE! Check Them out!
01-11-09 - With themes like brotherhood and strength of character are traits that run strong in many groups, not just the Teams. Fighters, Warriors, people who rise above and overcome adversity instead of crumbling before it. People who challenge themselves everyday. That is what Forged is all about! CombatSuperstore.com is proud to offer Forged Clothing to our customers-ENJOY!
01-07-09 - Combat Superstore is now a distributor of one of the hottest names is all of MMA Kimurawear. Take of look at all the awesome HIGH QUALITY gear Kimurawear has to offer.
01-07-09 - Combat Superstore is proud to offer KUBED Fight Gear to the line up of Gear. Get your KUBED Fight Gear at CombatSuperstore.com TODAY! Remember we are adding new products everyday, so check back often! God Bless!
12-28-08 - Complete UFC 92 Results are now posted in the NEWS Section.
12-25-08 - CombatSuperstore.com would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas on this day! We hope everybody has a safe and happy holidays!
12-25-08 - Honor The Fallen - CombatSuperstore.com has now added the Honor The Fallen page. Combat Superstore unconditionally supports our Armed Forces and wanted to devote a page that honors those who gave their life. They are remembered & honored. We will be added additional things to this page in the near future. - We would like to send a Thank You to all the men and women of the military. Combat Superstore would also like to send out our deepest condolences to the families of those lost in combat. God Bless You All....
12-23-08 - Team Hughes Hit Squad Merchandise - CombatSuperstore.com is proud to announce the addition of Matt Hughes' Team Hughes HIT Squad Fight Gear to the Combat Superstore line up. The 9 Time UFC Welter-Weight Champion has developed a great line of Tees, Hoodies, Fight Shorts and more! Keep an eye out for additional Team Hughes Gear to bring in the New Year!
12-21-08 - Official UFC Merchandise - CombatSuperstore.com is now the largest provider of UFC Merchandise in the world! Whether your looking for UFC DVD's, Posters, T-Shirts, or any other UFC Gear - Look no further than Combat Superstore!
12-20-08 - Cageside MMA - Great Gear at affordable prices. Cageside MMA offers a great selection of quality gear at affordable prices. Combat Superstore now provides Cageside MMA gear for all of our customers.
12-15-08 | Take A Nap Fight Gear - CombatSuperstore.com will now be carrying Take A Nap Fight Gear. They offer a fine selection of casual wear for any mixed martial art fighter or MMA Fan, MMA Fight Shorts, and much more!
12-12-08 | Pimpit Fight Team Gear - Be A Pimp even when your in the cage or ring. Pimpit Fight Team Gear is HERE - Combat Superstore
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Pain Inc now available at CombatSuperstore.com
Pain Inc. was founded in 2001 in San Jose, California, by a group of MMA enthusiasts and (former) fighters, whose goal is to bring their passion and support for the sport through high quality clothing and products, with a name that says it all…
Pain Inc. has recently released new All Over Print Style Designed Tees
These are IN STOCK and ready to ship from out Warehouse!
Pain Inc Death Tee
Pain Inc Black Widow 2 Tee
Pain Inc Bring It On Tee
Pain Inc Crest Cream Tee
Pain Inc Crest Grey Tee
Monday, March 23, 2009
In Loving Memory of Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr.
In Loving Memory of Charles "Mask" Lewis, Jr.
"Life is full of influences, It's your application that sets you apart. That's something I wrote to myself and completely believe in. You can't be scared to set out to do something in life because you believe it may be similar to something, or because you don't know the clear cut path on how you're going to accomplish your goal or dream! Just take a step towards your belief daily - fearlessly, wholeheartedly, digging and dreaming within yourself, believing that as you push on through sacrifice, you will one day stand alone on top of a hill that you created that now encourages and inspires others to chase their dream. Knowing that through tenacity and patience anything can be achieved. If you simply believe."
The above was a great quote of inspiration from Charles "Mask" Lewis
Mask is the militant face responsible for the TapouT brand and lifestyle - a movement, really – “an expression of combat known world wide.” Whether it’s scouting fighters all over the country or being present at every single fight, Mask is one of the most recognizable personalities in the combat sports world. From a clothing line, to sponsoring top-notch fighters, to an original reality TV-series, Mask is a cultural revolutionary, constantly evolving. You’ll never see him without his makeup or without his fierce approach, and you'll definitely never catch him off guard – instead, Mask will prey on you.
And "Mask" will live on through his Tapout Clothing Line & the great works he has done for the sport of MMA and the entire world.
Rest In Peace Brother -
Tapout Founder "Mask" Killed
Tapout founder "Mask" killed in early morning auto accident
by Dann Stupp on Mar 11, 2009 at 4:45 pm ET
"Mask," one of the popular real-life characters from MMA apparel giant Tapout, died early this morning in a automobile accident in California.
Mask, who's real name is Charles Lewis Jr., died when his red Ferrari Modena crashed into a utility pole in Newport Beach at approximately 1 a.m. local time.
The driver of a second car, an older-model white Porsche that is believed to have been traveling at a high rate of speed next to Lewis' car, has been arrested on gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, a Newport Beach Police Department representative told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
Lt. Craig Fox of the Newport Beach Police Department could not confirm the identity of the deceased male until the Orange County Sheriff's Department notifies next of kin. However, sources close to Lewis told MMAjunkie.com he was the one who died in the accident.
Lt. Fox said it's not known if either the male occupant (Lewis) or a female companion was driving the Ferrari. After the Ferrari hit a curb and smashed into the pole, the female was ejected from the car and was transferred to the Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, where she remains in stable condition, according to Lt. Fox.
Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Fox, a Newport Beach Police officer was on patrol in the area and witnessed both the Ferrari and the Porsche "spinning out of control on Jamboree Road between Bison Avenue and East Bluff Drive."
"It was damaged very badly," Fox said of the Ferrari, which nearly split into two pieces. "The male was pronounced dead at the scene."
The Porsche initially fled the scene, but police soon located the damaged car a few blocks from where the Ferrari crashed.
"The damage appeared related to the accident (on Jamboree Road)," Fox said.
Leaving the Porsche were 51-year-old Jeffrey David Kirby of Costa Mesa and 32-year-old Lynn Marie Nabozny of Newport Beach, who were both detained.
"Through their investigation, [police officers] were able to determine the male was the driver of the Porsche," Lt. Fox said. "He was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He was booked ... on a $1 million bail."
Nabozny was arrested for public intoxication and later released.
"There were skid marks found at the scene," said Lt. Fox, who confirmed investigators were still sifting through the crash scene as of noon PST today. "It appears there were maybe high rates of speed involved, but they don't know what led up to the collision. The officer (who witnessed the crash) didn't see that. He barely saw the after effects of what appears to be the possible collision."
Messages left with Tapout executives were not immediately returned.
Lewis will be remembered as one of MMA's first and true entrepreneurs.
Lewis founded Tapout Clothing Inc. in 1997 with a trunk full of T-shirts and a few thousand dollars of start-up money. Over the past decade, he and his partners have made the company the biggest apparel success story in MMA.
Tapout, which grossed just $30,000 in sales in 1999, pushed that number to more than $100 million in 2008 alone. The company now has licensed retailers (including the likes of Dillard's and Champs) around the world.
A longtime comic-book fan, Lewis and his colleagues, "Punkass" and "Skyscrape," went the make-up-and-costume route soon after launching the company from a San Bernardino apartment. The costumes, grassroots-marketing efforts and an often-praised work ethic made the crew celebrities in their own right.
When not hosting their own TV show on Versus to spotlight up-and-coming fighters, the Tapout members could often be found cageside at major MMA events, including the UFC, which the company sponsors.
Stay tuned to MMAjunkie.com for additional updates on this story.
Credit to: MMAJunkie.com
by Dann Stupp on Mar 11, 2009 at 4:45 pm ET
"Mask," one of the popular real-life characters from MMA apparel giant Tapout, died early this morning in a automobile accident in California.
Mask, who's real name is Charles Lewis Jr., died when his red Ferrari Modena crashed into a utility pole in Newport Beach at approximately 1 a.m. local time.
The driver of a second car, an older-model white Porsche that is believed to have been traveling at a high rate of speed next to Lewis' car, has been arrested on gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, a Newport Beach Police Department representative told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
Lt. Craig Fox of the Newport Beach Police Department could not confirm the identity of the deceased male until the Orange County Sheriff's Department notifies next of kin. However, sources close to Lewis told MMAjunkie.com he was the one who died in the accident.
Lt. Fox said it's not known if either the male occupant (Lewis) or a female companion was driving the Ferrari. After the Ferrari hit a curb and smashed into the pole, the female was ejected from the car and was transferred to the Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, where she remains in stable condition, according to Lt. Fox.
Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Fox, a Newport Beach Police officer was on patrol in the area and witnessed both the Ferrari and the Porsche "spinning out of control on Jamboree Road between Bison Avenue and East Bluff Drive."
"It was damaged very badly," Fox said of the Ferrari, which nearly split into two pieces. "The male was pronounced dead at the scene."
The Porsche initially fled the scene, but police soon located the damaged car a few blocks from where the Ferrari crashed.
"The damage appeared related to the accident (on Jamboree Road)," Fox said.
Leaving the Porsche were 51-year-old Jeffrey David Kirby of Costa Mesa and 32-year-old Lynn Marie Nabozny of Newport Beach, who were both detained.
"Through their investigation, [police officers] were able to determine the male was the driver of the Porsche," Lt. Fox said. "He was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He was booked ... on a $1 million bail."
Nabozny was arrested for public intoxication and later released.
"There were skid marks found at the scene," said Lt. Fox, who confirmed investigators were still sifting through the crash scene as of noon PST today. "It appears there were maybe high rates of speed involved, but they don't know what led up to the collision. The officer (who witnessed the crash) didn't see that. He barely saw the after effects of what appears to be the possible collision."
Messages left with Tapout executives were not immediately returned.
Lewis will be remembered as one of MMA's first and true entrepreneurs.
Lewis founded Tapout Clothing Inc. in 1997 with a trunk full of T-shirts and a few thousand dollars of start-up money. Over the past decade, he and his partners have made the company the biggest apparel success story in MMA.
Tapout, which grossed just $30,000 in sales in 1999, pushed that number to more than $100 million in 2008 alone. The company now has licensed retailers (including the likes of Dillard's and Champs) around the world.
A longtime comic-book fan, Lewis and his colleagues, "Punkass" and "Skyscrape," went the make-up-and-costume route soon after launching the company from a San Bernardino apartment. The costumes, grassroots-marketing efforts and an often-praised work ethic made the crew celebrities in their own right.
When not hosting their own TV show on Versus to spotlight up-and-coming fighters, the Tapout members could often be found cageside at major MMA events, including the UFC, which the company sponsors.
Stay tuned to MMAjunkie.com for additional updates on this story.
Credit to: MMAJunkie.com
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson News Archives
Heading into UFC 96, The Bite is back in Quinton's bark!by Jon Lane on Mar 06, 2009 at 10:40 am ET
Nightfall, a black sky lightly whitewashed by clouds and glazed by the light of a full moon. That's when it's Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's time to play. He borrows that old World Wrestling Federation Junkyard Dog gimmick by adorning not a collar, but a heavy chain. He looks up, and under nature's spotlight, he howls.
Jackson was a JYD fan as a kid and as he grew older, it became clear Rampage wasn't a persona. Even back then, flirting with a path that connected drugs, fights, prison and possible death, Jackson was a noted thug for hire who drew a pack to watch him slay an archrival from the opposing neighborhood in honor of a friend.
It took Peter Bolgeo, the wrestling coach at Raleigh-Egypt High School in Memphis, Tenn., to map out a new plan, one that created a clean way of life. He enrolled Jackson at Raleigh-Egypt as a 17-year-old freshman and watched his pupil place fifth in a state wrestling tournament as a sophomore.
MMA later became Jackson's calling, and while a June arrest for a felony hit-and-run and reckless driving may have him in jail by 2010, Rampage traditionally harnesses pent-up rage inside the controlled environment of a steel structure. Mental toughness has been his makeup since he wore diapers and helps him legally unleash on another opponent standing across the octagon.
"Either you're born with it or you're not," Jackson said during a conference call promoting Saturday's UFC 96 main event. "I think it's something that basically I was born with, but yes, you've got people that can kind of lift you up, and you've got people that try to tear you down as well. So it's all up to your environment."
Keith Jardine will be the next who tries to silence Rampage. Some have slowed Jackson down (Forrest Griffin, Kazushi Sakuraba, Mauricio Rua). One, Wanderlei Silva, twice stopped him stone cold, which Jackson (29-7) avenged by destroying the Brazilian legend with a first-round knockout in December at UFC 92. Jardine's track record suggests he'll either stop the Rampage Express or be a dead man waiting on its tracks. Nobody expected Jardine (14-4-1) to beat Chuck Liddell, but he did and also knocked out Griffin well before the latter defeated Jackson to become the UFC light heavyweight champion. The same Keith Jardine also suffered first-round knockouts to Houston Alexander and Silva, both in less than a minute, and labored during a split-decision win over Brandon Vera. Yet "The Dean of Mean" remains a dangerous opponent.
"I think he's an excellent fighter," Jackson said. "So you know he's got big wins. He got big losses just like us all. That doesn't make a fighter – how many losses, how many wins you got, what type of fighter. Anything can happen on any given day. I like Keith's style. He's got a good little style. He stands up, and he likes to bang. He's a good fighter."
Jardine's unorthodox style – his low kicks are devastating, his unpredictable approach can drive anyone nuts, and he's powerful enough to turn out your lights with one blow – could present the same problem Jackson struggled with fighting Griffin, who frequently chopped at Jackson's legs like he was an oak tree. If you cut a tree just right, it will tumble regardless of thickness or length. Don't think Rampage hasn't noticed that.
"I'm really glad that people think that I have a low-kick defense (problem) because I used to be a kickboxer, so that's how I trained in boxing," Jackson said. "And I didn't work on my kickboxing anymore, so you know now we're just working on everything. I'm kind of happy if you think I have a low-kick-defense problem."
Jackson had to work on everything after Griffin took away his title in a close split decision at UFC 86. In the ring, Jackson graciously accepted defeat, but his coach, Juanito Ibarra, eventually challenged the decision to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (Jackson decided not to file a formal complaint since it would not change the outcome). Turns out his worst enemy was neither Griffin nor the three judges sitting ringside. It was Rampage himself. He took nine months off from training, period, before prepping for Griffin, who coached against him on the seventh season of "The Ultimate Fighter." After first breaking Ibarra's ribs during a session, Jackson dealt with ailments to his elbow, hamstring and ankle.
Worst of all, he dismissed Griffin, an everyman whose dogged persistence and heart made up for any talent disadvantage, as a worthy challenger. If his destruction of Silva was any indication, that may have been his biggest lesson.
"After my performance with Forrest I've been so ashamed of myself, so every fight I'm motivated," Jackson said."I'm motivated to go out there and look good and win because I know what type of fighter I am. And I was really disappointed in myself for letting myself, you know, take it to that point where I'm not motivated, and I get it in my head that all of these guys are easy. You know there's no more easy fights. I'm motivated to train hard every time."
Emotionally crushed by his first loss in three years, Rampage's fall into an abyss was accelerated. He fired Ibarra. Five weeks later, one day after admitting during an interview he became depressed after the Griffin fight, Jackson was arrested and escorted to a mental health institution for observation. In January he pleaded guilty to one felony count of evading a police officer and driving against traffic, and one misdemeanor count of driving recklessly, as part of a plea agreement.
The experience required a return to his roots, for once again it had to be mind over matter. He brusquely dismissed a reporter's probe, knowing the topic was off limits, about the incident. Just like the Silva fight, Jackson dismissed the notion that it's affected his preparation for Jardine. Also before the Silva showdown, Jackson made a decision that turned his heart into a lead paper weight when he left behind his four children and the U.S. to train at the United Kingdom's Wolfslair Academy.
"It's not like the best looking gym you ever want to see," Jackson said. "They don't care about that type of thing. All they care about is putting in hard work. Everybody at the gym is a fighter. It's the type of place where I like to train at.
"The hardest thing for me is not seeing my kids and stuff like that. But I use all of that for me, you know what I'm saying, to prepare for my fights. It's like a sacrifice. And I do need that sometimes to get my mind straight and focused on fighting and stuff like that. I needed a change, so it works out."
How the light-heavyweight picture puzzle will be arranged will be determined by the result of UFC 96's main event. Should he prevail, Jackson pooh-poohed at a rematch with Griffin in hopes for a shot at reigning champion Rashad Evans. If Jardine wins – he's already turned down a bout with Evans, his [Greg] Jackson's Submission Fighting teammate – the undefeated Lyoto Machida becomes the No. 1 contender. Where that leads Jackson is the great unknown, but he may have unknowingly provided bulletin board material for the Machida camp when he dissed the technique of a fighter who hasn't lost a round since arriving to the UFC.
"I think Lyoto, he's like a weird fighter," Jackson said. "He's kind of boring. If I had to fight him, I couldn't really watch his tapes. I couldn't study his tapes. He's boring as hell. I guess his style works for him the way he runs and have people come on to him. I think he's good. He's undefeated, but he's boring. If I was a promoter of a show, I wouldn't have guys like that fighting for me, to be honest."
The bite is back in Jackson's bark, yet at age 30 and having fought 36 MMA fights, Father Time's footsteps are gradually getting louder. Jackson claims he needs no motivation for Jardine, and he's right. He's experienced the lowest of the lows enough to fear one more setback. He was blessed with dealing with adversity. Saturday night in Columbus and what happens beyond that will be his greatest challenges.
Jon Lane is a New York-based sports reporter and an MMAjunkie.com contributor.
Credit to: Jon Lane at MMAJunkie.com
UFC 96 Invades Columbus Ohio (New Archives)
With UFC 96 nearly sold out, UFC vows return trips to Columbusby MMAJunkie.com on Mar 06, 2009 at 12:05 am ET
On the eve of what will be the UFC's third blockbuster event in Columbus, Ohio, UFC 96 is nearly sold out with fewer than one thousand tickets remaining for the 19,000-seat Nationwide Arena.
Dana White discussed the sales figures during Thursday's pre-UFC 96 press conference, and the UFC President promised the UFC will return to Columbus for future shows.
As detailed in today's Dayton Daily News, Ohio Athletic Commission Executive Director Bernie Profato certainly approves of the plans and on Thursday presented White with a lifetime matchmaker's license in Ohio.
As with the past two Columbus shows, this year's UFC event coincides with the Arnold Sports Festival, a three-day sports and fitness exhibition that draws tens of thousands of attendees to Columbus.
"It's as perfect a marriage as you'll find," Profato said. "The two events working together has been a key to the success."
The UFC made its Ohio (and Midwest) debut in 2007 with UFC 68, which featured Randy Couture's upset of Tim Sylvia for the UFC heavyweight title. The event set a still-standing U.S. MMA attendance record (19,049) and shattered the Nationwide Arena record with a $3 million gate. The following year, the UFC returned to Columbus for UFC 82 (headlined by Anderson Silva vs. Dan Henderson), which drew 16,043 for a $2.2 million gate.
"We love Columbus," White said. "Every year we've been here we've been successful. We plan to keep going back every year and making this a regular thing."
Credit to: MMAJunkie.com
About Combat Superstore
Welcome to the exciting world of Combat Sports and your fight capital of the internet - CombatSuperstore.com
You can take comfort in knowing that Combat Superstore is built by Fighters For Fighters.
Combat Superstore's main office of operation is located in Pikeville, Kentucky, the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, but we can fulfill your order from one our many Warehouses & distribution centers that are located in several locations throughout the United States and Canada. We currently have a very large selection of items in stock and ready to ship to your door today!
Our privately owned Corporation consistently focuses on the needs and demands of our customers. At CombatSuperstore.com We believe that every customer matters, and every customer is important to us. Chairman/CEO of Combat Superstore is not only a huge fan of the sport but is also a professional boxer and practitioner of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). President/COO of the company has never competed in any Combat Sport but has been a devoted fan from the beginning.
Combat Superstore is very proud to be able to provide the lowest guaranteed prices, one of the largest selection of products, and the fastest shipping to the fight world family all over the world. We have an easy to use website that features a complete line of apparel, fight gear and accessories from hundreds of manufacturers worldwide, names you know, and some new names that you might not know but soon will know! Combat Superstore is regularly keeping up-to-date merchandise and is able to offer everything you need to train, fight, or even great street wear in their Casual Wear Section.
Our staff consists of knowledgeable sales operators, customer service and technical support. Each and every staff person is ready to help make your shopping experience at Combat Superstore a pleasant one. Our customer service hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. You can order on www.CombatSuperstore.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Combat Superstore has made shopping via the Internet easy for all our customers.
Our staff is made of personnel that are fighters and fans of the combat sports world. They have the resources available to help you answer questions you need to know. Whether your looking for something that you don't see on our website or looking to have some custom gear made, our staff is here to help you. Take advantage of FREE shipping on all order over $100. Just use the Coupon Code: "freeship" when checking out and your total purchase is $100 or more. (Don't forget to select the Free Shipping Option when choosing your Shipping Method to apply Coupon Code). Regardless of the ordering method you choose, Combat Superstore will provide you with fast, personalized service that you deserve.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
Email: CombatSuperstore@live.com
Website: www.CombatSuperstore.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/combatsuperstore
Phone: 606-432-5080
Combat Sports MMA Fight Shorts (Board Shorts)
CombatSuperstore.com is proud to bring you a the NEW Combat Sports MMA Fight Shorts. These shorts come in a variety of colors to fit your personality.
The Combat Sports International Premium Red/Black Board Shorts are of the highest quality & with a low price attached, you can't beat them! These Fight Shorts come in a variety of unique colors to suit you personality! These MMA Shorts feature a Flexible 4" lycra inseam panel and 6" leg slits for increased mobility, Hook and loop fly and waist with an internal drawstring and are made of super high durable 100% polyester to last you countless training session and Fight Nights!
Features:
The Combat Sports International Premium Red/Black Board Shorts are of the highest quality & with a low price attached, you can't beat them! These Fight Shorts come in a variety of unique colors to suit you personality! These MMA Shorts feature a Flexible 4" lycra inseam panel and 6" leg slits for increased mobility, Hook and loop fly and waist with an internal drawstring and are made of super high durable 100% polyester to last you countless training session and Fight Nights!
Features:
- The perfect combination of style and durability
- Flexible 4" lycra inseam panel and 6" leg slits for increased mobility
- Hook and loop fly and waist with an internal drawstring
- 100% polyester construction
- Other Colors Available
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
MMA Gear Superstore - One-Stop MMA Shop
Mixed Martial Arts (better known as MMA) is the fastest growing sports in the world! Why are people loving it? It's 100% Real and anything can happen! With that many clothing lines have emerged who's roots lie in the MMA Arena. If you are you a MMA fighter or just a fan? Then you should visit the fight capital of the Internet: Combat Superstore. At CombatSuperstore.com you can find tons of MMA Apparel and MMA Fight Gear. CombatSuperstore.com offers a endless amount of MMA Clothing and MMA Gear products that are ready to ship, at the lowest prices you will find anywhere! Whether you are a fan of this awesome sport, a fighter, or both, you'll enjoy shopping at Combat Superstore and their friendly customer service team will have you coming back for all your MMA Gear needs!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Round 5 MMA Action Figures Now Available At CombatSuperstore.com
COMBAT SUPERSTORE is proud to announce that you can get the Round 5 MMA Action Figures online at CombatSuperstore.com.
Many UFC athletes are a available. Featured athletes are; Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Frank Mir, Sean Sherk, Anderson Silva, and many more! get yours today!
http://www.combatsuperstore.com
- Combat Superstore
Many UFC athletes are a available. Featured athletes are; Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Frank Mir, Sean Sherk, Anderson Silva, and many more! get yours today!
http://www.combatsuperstore.com
- Combat Superstore
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Combat Superstore Offers Custom MMA Gear
Combat Superstore
offers high quality blank and customized fight wear! If you are in the market to get your own MMA Gear line started up - Then look no further than Combat Superstore! We specialize in Custom Fight Shorts, Custom MMA Gloves, Custom MMA T-Shirts, Hats, and much more!
Custom MMA Gloves
Minimum Order of Gloves is 25 - $21.00 a pair
Price Break when you order 50 pairs - $19.00 a pair
Another Price break when you order 75 pairs - $17.00 a pair
Our Largest Price break when you order 100 pairs or more - $15.00 a pair
You can have you logo printed on these gloves. many colors available. Start your own MMA Gear line today with Combat Superstore!
Visit our Custom MMA Glove Page Today! CLICK HERE
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Combat Superstore now Offer Custom MMA Gear
COMBAT SUPERSTORE is proud to offer Custom MMA Gear for gyms, and Combat Sports Gear & and MMA Clothing lines.
Combat Superstore is equip to take care of any of your custom gear needs. Whether you business is large or small Combat Superstore has a plan that will fit your needs in variety of options; Custom Fight Shorts, T-Shirt, Sweatshirts, MMA Gloves, Training Gloves and much more!
Please visit COMBAT SUPERSTORE for more details and make your MMA Clothing line dream a reality. Who knows you could have what it takes to be the next big thing!
- Team Combat Superstore
Combat Superstore is equip to take care of any of your custom gear needs. Whether you business is large or small Combat Superstore has a plan that will fit your needs in variety of options; Custom Fight Shorts, T-Shirt, Sweatshirts, MMA Gloves, Training Gloves and much more!
Please visit COMBAT SUPERSTORE for more details and make your MMA Clothing line dream a reality. Who knows you could have what it takes to be the next big thing!
- Team Combat Superstore
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Combat Superstore - Fighters Building a MMA Store for Fighters
Combat Superstore is proud to be in the Fight Business, and has a team of Fighters building a Fight Shop for Fighters . . .
Combat Superstore Chairman/CEO Chad Adkins had a very successful amateur boxing carreer. Chad says “Boxing was my primary sport then, but I always rolled around with all the Mixed Martial Arts Guys at the gym and loved MMA and still do. If Mixed Martial Arts is close by or on TV you know where to find me.” Adkins fought some of the best amateur fighters in the world and is still considering the possibility of a come back if time schedules allow it.
Until then Combat Superstore has taken the front seat over fighting. CombatSuperstore.com is your one stop MMA Fight Shop. Committed to doing all they can to provide great Mixed Martial Gear at affordable Prices! “At CombatSuperstore.com customer service is our top priority. We want to provide the best gear at the best possibly prices.
Combat Superstore offer MMA clothing and gear from many of today’s top brands such as; Tapout, Devour Wear, Warrior Wear International, Sprawl, Bad Boy, Everlast and more!
Combat Superstore
will provide top qaulity Fight Gloves, Training Gloves, Fight Shorts, MMA T-Shirts and Much MORE!
Please visit COMBAT SUPERSTORE for all your Combat Sports needs!
Combat Superstore - Fighters Building a MMA Store for Fighters
Combat Superstore is proud to be in the Fight Business, and has a team of Fighters building a Fight Shop for Fighters . . .
Combat Superstore Chairman/CEO Chad Adkins had a very successful amateur boxing carreer. Chad says “Boxing was my primary sport then, but I always rolled around with all the Mixed Martial Arts Guys at the gym and loved MMA and still do. If Mixed Martial Arts is close by or on TV you know where to find me.” Adkins fought some of the best amateur fighters in the world and is still considering the possibility of a come back if time schedules allow it.
Until then Combat Superstore has taken the front seat over fighting. CombatSuperstore.com is your one stop MMA Fight Shop. Committed to doing all they can to provide great Mixed Martial Gear at affordable Prices! “At CombatSuperstore.com customer service is our top priority. We want to provide the best gear at the best possibly prices.
Combat Superstore offer MMA clothing and gear from many of today’s top brands such as; Tapout, Devour Wear, Warrior Wear International, Sprawl, Bad Boy, Everlast and more!
Combat Superstore
will provide top qaulity Fight Gloves, Training Gloves, Fight Shorts, MMA T-Shirts and Much MORE!
Please visit COMBAT SUPERSTORE for all your Combat Sports needs!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
