Bingata (bottles of you) is a traditional Okinawan cloth made by stencils usually depicting nature. RVDDW has that figured out in their latest “Big Mark” Bingata tee by replicating the perfect transition of atmosphere late summer and early autumn. Also available in red/white, black/blue, white/blue and black/white. See RVDDW site for more details.

Taking the time out to update their standards, Triumph*United has added new color options for the “OG” and “Icon” t-shirts. The OG, currently in red/black, is now available in black/white while the Icon available in black/white has been cloned into a OD(oliver drab)/white version. Check out the classics after the jump and be sure to visit the Triumph*United site for more details.

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Normally we don’t post about equipment…should we? Supreme is a skateboard brand out of New York City and it seems it’s making it’s way into the fight gear market by collaborating with boxing equipment giant, Everlast. Everlast plans to make it’s official move into the MMA clothing market in September utilizng Randy Couture as it’s poster boy. Hopefully we will see more collabos like this in the future.

Apparel company and fight organization, Affliction recently threw some new garbs into their constantly expanding clothing catalog consisting of a mixture of hats, jeans, thermals(includes new Georges “Rush” St. Pierre thermal) and t-shirts. It looks like they are getting ready for the fall weather. Surely will see more items roll out for fall/winter as Affliction gets ready for their “Day of Reckoning” event set for October, 11. For info, see the Affliction website.

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Triumph United announced today that it will represent Osiris Shoes in it’s introduction into the MMA market.

“Triumph United represents exactly what we look for in a partner – strength of distribution with a core knowledge that can only be earned by working with the sport’s best athletes day in and day out. We’re looking forward to a partnership that pushes both brands to the forefront of the MMA market. Triumph United is uniquely positioned to make that happen.” Doug Weston, National Accounts Director/Founding Partner, Osiris Shoes.

“Action sports and MMA share a symbiotic bond that Triumph*United would like to build and represent, Osiris shoes will make this union work. We are very excited to be working with such a great company.” – Hans Molenkamp | Triumph*United President

“Osiris working with Triumph United is a monumental opportunity for both companies. As one of the preeminent MMA brands, Triumph United’s facilitation with our program can only result in a tremendous success!” – Tony Chen, Co -Founder Osiris Shoes

The first shoes to hit the market will be two limited model, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson shoe, properly named “The Cage” and “Chains”. I think it’s going to be quite interesting to see what Triumph United does with this venture. It’ll definitely step their game up a notch.

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American Fighter has developed a new logo and with it a new look. The “Never Accept Defeat” t-shirt is no less than straight up patriotic. Printed on a black 100% cotton canvas, the latest edition to the American Fighter line isn’t available until 08/16/2008 in limited quantities. Visit the American Fighter website for more details.

A must have for all Josh Barnett fans, the “Josh Genome” hoodie and “Josh Metal” t-shirt were designed by Art Junkie, one of Japans premiere design firms. The Josh Genome hoodie is comprised of two Josh like characters on the chest and “Tokyo, Japan” written down the sleeves. It also features, on the back, a map of Japan so you can follow Josh’s catch wrestling preachings throughout the country. The hoodie is currently available in green or grey. The popular Josh Metal series of t-shirts now comes in 4 different colors; black, blue, green and yellow and has the half Josh, half skeleton depicted on the front. On the back it utilizes the Lancashire phrase, “Catch As Catch Can” and CACC logo. You can purchase these Art Junkie items in Japan from the Art Junkie website or outside of Japan at the Tokyo Cube website.

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The is for all of you Alistair Overeem fans who have followed his success through Pride, K-1 and Strikeforce. The orange or black MMA Gear produced, MMA Universe sponsored,  high quality t-shirt is made with 100% cotton and is branded with the AO Anarchy, Golden Glory, MMA Gear and MMA Universe logos, the Overeem t-shirt is sure to stand out amongst the dark dull t-shirts worn at most fighting events.

Throwdown has released a new series of hats. The 3D, Skurban and Distressed Camo are nicely fabricated head pieces that easily combine with the many other Throwdown products. For more details visit the Throwdown website.

MMA lifestyle clothing powerhouse One More Round recently released the latest Kenny “Kenflo” Florian and Heath “The Texas Crazy Horse” Herring UFC 87 walk-in tees and gave the staff at Gymtops the permission to be the first to showcase the new designs.

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