Authentic Brands Group has bought out TapouT and Silver Star clothing lines. This acquisition also includes Tapout and Silver Star's sub-brands MPS, Hitman Fight Gear and Iron Star.

"This sport is still in its infancy," ABG chairman and CEO Jamie Salter stated. "We strategically chose these acquisitions as our first big move because we're getting into the right business at the right time. We're looking forward to working with the best brands and the best athletes in the world as we transition these two companies into global lifestyle brands with our retail and licensing partners."



It must of been a huge payout for Tapout; in 2009 Tapout reportedly made $200 million.

I personally don't like the idea of one company owning multiple brands in the one market... what happened to competition.

Watch the corporations roll out with dollar signs in their eyes...

I guess it's the price of popularity.

It's a shame Tapout sold out.
I'm not sure if the late Charles 'Mask' Lewis (founder of Tapout) would approve with the sell out. But I guess that's business for you.

On a brighter note, at least it proves that UFC/MMA is becoming more mainstream.