Charles “Mask” Lewis: Driver Found Guilty in Death of TapouT Founder

The manslaughter trial for Jeffrey David Kirby came to its conclusion on Wednesday December 8. The jury found Kirby, 53, guilty of one felony count of vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligence while intoxicated. Kirby was the driver …

The manslaughter trial for Jeffrey David Kirby came to its conclusion on Wednesday December 8. The jury found Kirby, 53, guilty of one felony count of vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligence while intoxicated. Kirby was the driver of the car that struck Charles “Mask” Lewis’ car, resulting in Lewis’ death on March […]

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Charles “Mask” Lewis: Driver Found Guilty in Death of TapouT Founder

Tapout Watches: Review of The 2010 Line

The sport’s premier apparel company Tapout, currently has their 2010 line of watches out for purchase.
There are twenty-four watches in the line, two of which I have reviewed for you, the fan.
The Commando (Green) and The Mercenary (Black) are sp…

The sport’s premier apparel company Tapout, currently has their 2010 line of watches out for purchase.
There are twenty-four watches in the line, two of which I have reviewed for you, the fan.
The Commando (Green) and The Mercenary (Black) are spectacular watches.
All photos provided are courtesy of Tapout Watches and to purchase either of the watches displayed […]

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Tapout Watches: Review of The 2010 Line

Carried Out Fight Gear Discusses the Sale of TapouT and the COFG Mindset

“Anyone can give up; it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”—Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Wrestler and Gold Medal Winner
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“Anyone can give up; it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”—Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Wrestler and Gold Medal Winner
 In recent news, it was announced that three major MMA clothing brands—TapouT, Silver Star, and Hitman Fight Gear, […]

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Carried Out Fight Gear Discusses the Sale of TapouT and the COFG Mindset

Tapout, Silver Star Sold to Authentic Brands Group

Filed under: NewsAfter weeks of rumors, Tapout, arguably the most recognizable mixed martial arts apparel brand, has been sold to Authentic Brands Group, the companies announced Monday. The firm also announced it had acquired Silver Star Casting Compan…

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After weeks of rumors, Tapout, arguably the most recognizable mixed martial arts apparel brand, has been sold to Authentic Brands Group, the companies announced Monday. The firm also announced it had acquired Silver Star Casting Company, as well as Hitman Fight Gear.

According to its official website, Authentic Brands Group is a “brand development and licensing company” whose goal is “to acquire, manage and build long-term value in prominent consumer brands.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

TapouT, Silver Star Sold to Authentic Brands Group; Original Owners to Remain Involved

(The best part about being filthy rich? You don’t have to share ring girls anymore. / Props: amam-magazine.com / R.I.P.: Charles Lewis)
After a 13-year run that saw TapouT go from a two-man operation — with founders Charles "Mask&quot…

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(The best part about being filthy rich? You don’t have to share ring girls anymore. / Props: amam-magazine.com / R.I.P.: Charles Lewis)

After a 13-year run that saw TapouT go from a two-man operation — with founders Charles "Mask" Lewis and Dan "Punkass" Caldwell selling shirts out of the trunk of a car — to becoming the most powerful apparel and lifestyle brand in mixed martial arts, and then pressing on after Lewis’s tragic death, TapouT has finally reached the mythical "cash-out" stage of its existence. As first announced via press release yesterday, Authentic Brands Group has purchased TapouT, as well as its rival label Silver Star Casting Company, along with their subsidiary brands.

With offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto, ABG was founded earlier this year by chairman/CEO Jamie Salter, who previously managed such big-name brands as Polaroid, the Sharper Image, and Linens ‘N Things while at Hilco Consumer Capital. Now, he’s betting big on MMA. In a Bloomberg.com article published today, Salter wouldn’t talk numbers, but he did talk about how excited he was about his new company’s first major acquisitions:

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