Kimbo Slice and TapouT Team Up

July 26, 2008 · Filed Under General MMA 

Kimbo Slice

Kimbo Slice, Internet legend and current EliteXC heavyweight fighter will be getting himself some sponsor money from those guys at TapouT. The announcement comes just as the TapouT crew are going into their second season of the show on Versus.

The idea behind signing Kimbo Slice is for TapouT to create an exclusive Kimbo line of clothing. Here is the press release from TapouT:

Grand Terrace, CA (July 28, 2008) – TapouT, the premier mixed martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, announced today that the company will sponsor MMA superstar Kimbo Slice and create a joint apparel line under the TapouT brand. TapouT will be Kimbo’s exclusive apparel sponsor.

“Kimbo is the real deal,” said Mask, TapouT Founder. “He is the ultimate underdog who kept his nose to the grindstone and rose up to become one of the most well-known MMA fighters out there. Kimbo is tough, but full of heart, and we’re excited to take him from the cage to the clothing.”

“I want to thank the whole TapouT FAM for taking an interest in me and team ,” said Kimbo Slice. Also thank you guys for allowing us to be a part of your FAM… and the tightest gear out there. Hey man, my team is psyched, team Kimbo is psyched.”

Further details on the Kimbo/TapouT apparel line will be announced in the coming months.

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