Tapout: From Blood Sport To Big Time

Tapout: From Blood Sport To Big Time

Tapout's founders revolutionized MMA merchandising and helped legitimize the sport In the world of mixed martial arts, few brands have had as significant an impact as Tapout. What began as a humble operation selling t-shirts from the trunk of a car evolved into a multi-million dollar empire that helped legitimize and popularize MMA across the globe. Founded in 1997 by Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. and Dan "Punkass" Caldwell in San Bernardino, California, Tapout emerged during...

Ed “Short Fues” Herman (UFC Fighter) Trick or Treating in Portland

Ed “Short Fues” Herman (UFC Fighter) Trick or Treating in Portland

My friend and former co-worker emailed me this morning with some new trick or treater pictures.  Ed Herman must live in Lee's neighborhood, as he goes trick or treating every year to his home.  The picture on the left is of Lee and Ed this year, and the picture on the right is of Ed and Lee's wife Allison from I believe three years ago.  Lana went to school with Ed in Vancouver, WA.  To...