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Tom Atencio on Affliction Clothing and Promotion, Future Endeavours
Equal to Tapout as a recognizable clothing brand, Affliction has been around for less time but has the same following. Selling product outside of t-shirts and board shorts, the company has gone into a more designer approach with polos, long sleeves, leather jackets, jewelry and accessories. Formed in 2005, they have started as another brand to sponsor fighters and have become one of the most successful and noticeable MMA brands, sponsoring champions like Georges St. Pierre, Randy Couture, Rampage Jackson as well as boxers like Oscar De La Hoys, Zab Judah and many others.Add Comment -
Absolute Grappling Grand Prix Hits Wisconsin State Fair with Askren, Meerschaert, Bosco and More on August 5
What do cream puffs, deep-fried butter, and world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu all have in common? Well, besides being three things you'll usually find Dan Downes discussing on Twitter, they are also staples of this year's Wisconsin State Fair. Hosted by the North American Fighting Championships' Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe, the "Absolute Grappling Grand Prix", an ultra-competitive 16-person grappling tournament on August 5, will feature the likes ofBen Askren, Gerald Meerschaert, Joao "Mosquito" Bosco, Raphael Barbosa, and Karl Turek. -
Sherron Leggett's Arm Dislocated Not Broken, Expects to Resume Training in Two Weeks (Fight Video Included)
"Rob Roy" may be a superhero after all. Less than a week ago, Sherron Leggett got caught in one of the year's more brutal armbars via Jonatas Novaes that instantly put a halt to the Combat USA championship bout and forced Leggett onto a stretcher. However, Wisconsin's top-ranked 155-pound fighter informed US Combat Sports earlier today that what looked to be a broken bone turned out to be a dislocation and he expects to resume training shortly. -
USCS Fight of the Week: Fedor Emelianenko Meets Dan Henderson in Superfight That Could Mark End of an Era
If you were a fan of mixed martial arts pre-Ultimate Fighter the names Fedor Emelianenko and Dan “Hendo” Henderson were etched in your brain as the cream of the crop, the best of the best, and certainly among the top pound-for-pound fighters the sport has ever known. Those were the days of Pride Fighting Championships. -
Eric "Red" Schafer to Make MMA Return at XFO 41 in September, Chris Albandia Rumored as Opponent
Eric "Red" Schafer's return to the cage and middleweight debut has been set. The seven-time UFC veteran will make his long-awaited return within Illinois' Xtreme Fighting Organization on September 3 in Island Lake, Illinois. His rumored opponent is Midwest Training Center's Chris Albandia. -
KOTC Compression Test: Combs Edges Simic, Zidek Upsets Sickinger
King of the Cage presented an excellent fight card on Saturday night for the fans. All thirteen fights, six of which were under professional rules, elevated the crowd out of their seats as the main event between Wes Combs and Boban Simic went the distance. Combs pulled out a tough split decision victory earning the first Cruiser weight class (Max. 230) championship. Jimmy Zidek, Dexter Wright, and Heather Bassett also pulled out victories in Lac du Flambeau. -
Combat USA Finals Prelims Recap: Gauthier and Dicke Earn Brutal Knockouts, Galvan Outworks Bivens
While the night's main card was packed with strong submissions, the Combat USA preliminary held its own with some intense battles and jaw dropping knockouts. Matt Gauthier and Will Dicke rocked the crowd with brutal strikes, Bobby Galvan used his methodical approach to outpoint Gary Bivens, and Eric Flanningan and Jeff Behnke continued their rise as amateurs. -
Combat USA Finals: David Sachs Takes Care of Business Against the Less Experienced Josh Sterry
It was business as usual for David Sachs at Combat USA on Thursday night in Green Bay. "King" David used his veteran skill set to control his far less experienced opponent Josh Sterry en route to a second round submission victory and the Combat USA featherweight championship. -
Combat USA Finals: Andrew Trace Emerges From Lower Bracket to Champion, Superfight With Lenny Nelson Looms
Seemingly every time Andrew Trace steps into the cage it feels like déjà vu. Once again, the Ruff Dawg MMA fighter utilized his slick submission game to submit his opponent in the first round and keep his undefeated streak alive. Trace earned the Combat USA welterweight championship over Neil Magny and set up a possible superfight with Lenny Nelson in the future. -
Combat USA Finals: Jonatas Novaes Snaps Sherron Leggett's Arm and Win Streak
In the blink of an eye Jonatas Novaes secured his place as the 2011 Combat USA lightweight champion, bolstered his resume to Dana White, and put Sherron Leggett in a world of hurt. On Thursday night in Green Bay, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt capped off his magical run through the Combat USA tournament with a devastating armbar that ultimately sent "Rob Roy" to the hospital.
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