Driven Inc. Clothing a Sports Revolution Fashion Style

Driven Inc. is a company who believes in the greater legacy of people and their clothing line reflects just that. No matter if you’re defending our country, saving lives, helping those in need, the stay at home mom or dad, what you do today makes you who you are tomorrow, and Driven has the shirt to show just that. Team Driven holds honor and pride in everything they do. Whether it’s in the next big fight, the clothes they produce or the fans that watch them, it’s that responsibility, team work, trust among themselves and each other and the loyalty that drives them to be the greatest in everything they do and become. These are the core values that power Driven everyday. Driven doesn’t sell just the typical t-shirt, they sell a lifestyle.

Driven men’s shirt selections range from a bright blue with a pretty simple design that covers most of the left chest area, to what they call the Firefighter tee that has a Driven style shield on the left chest and on the back has full color artwork, the repeat of the shield and on the bottom back says, “I charge when other flee and I fight what others fear”. Most of the collection of tees you see the same pattern, they are mostly dark in nature very undertone colors but the messages they represents speck louder than look. As with the Firefighter tee, Driven also has the Law Enforcement tee that represents what it is to be driven and to serve and protect their communities. Dark in nature with a deep blue color and Driven Inc. stated across the front, and the back highlights police body shields with police on the sides with the bottom read, “Sworn to protect. Driven to serve.” Whether you are the men and women who fight the fires and keep our streets safe or those who are Driven by their actions, these shirts are for you.

Rich Franklin's HIT AND RUN - PROTEIN SHAKES FOR KIDS

PROTEIN SHAKES FOR KIDS

Mike from Michigan asks: My boys both want to be athletes when they grow up. Should I be giving them protein drinks at only 6 and 9 or will that be harmful? Would you give it to your kids?

Rich's Answer: It is important for children to have a well-balanced nutritional program. Protein is the essential nutrient for building muscle, which is very important for growth. I have read studies that suggest an intake of 1g or slightly more per kg of weight. So a 100 pound child should consume no more than approximately 45g of protein per day. Most kids I know use protein shakes as a lazy way to replace a meal. Nothing trumps natural food, and I only drink protein shakes when I am not hungry enough to process solid food or when I am in a pinch. Consult your doctor and see what is the maximum amount of protein your child should consume per day. Set up the nutrition accordingly and avoid the shakes unless you have to. Remember quality of a nutrient is just as important as quantity.


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Washed Up Hollywood Buckles Develop Buckles for MMA Fighter and Fans

The MMA Mixed Martial Arts industry is growing fast and Washed Up Hollywood Belts and Buckles is right there to develop a unique Buckle for MMA Fighters and the fans. Much like Affliction, and Extreme Couture, apparel companies are coming out with a whole new fashion design to capitalize on where TapouT has dominated by coming out with beautiful art work pressed all over thin fitted shirts. Washed Up Hollywood has joined the market as they have come out with MMA inspired Belt Buckles.

Washed Up Hollywood Buckles company was developed by Danon Beres, so to the legendary Buckle maker Al Beres. Originally WUH Buckles we made for celebrities and the elite or anyone else who could afford High-End Belt Buckles. Now the company has been reborn and allowing everyone and anyone who needs a belt with an attitude to wear a WUH Buckle proudly that gives Fashion to a very under rated Buckle market for a competitive retail price. Washed Up Hollywood Buckles are made of metal and carry a very artistic look with brushed pewter, brass, or archaic metallic colors that allow each design to become a piece of art.

Now that Washed Up Hollywood has entered the ring with MMA inspired Buckles Official PRO Sports is proud to announce they will be carrying 30 plus buckles specifically for MMA fans.

Get the Official Game Time Wrist Watches of the MLB Baseball

MLB Baseball Game Time watches are the perfect wrist accessory for all Major League Baseball fans and GameTime MLB Watches also provide a different style for every occasion whether you are going casual, elegant, or play. Each one is a hand crafted time piece with hundred of integral working pieces to give the user perfect time and a great look. These wrist watches are a must for any baseball fan because each logo is a perfectly etched, painted, or manufactured logo.

Game time MLB Watches also have styles for kids in the future star series, Ladies Bracelets, and Coach and Players watches. You can now get your favorite MLB Watch at Official PRO Sports the leader in all professional sports gear and apparel.

Relentless Hit Up Joe “The Future” Hanks

Relentless fight wear take a few minutes with heavyweight Boxer Joe “The Future” Hanks, he has a perfect record 10-0

He showed up with his son at quite cannon too show support for "Joe Blood Money Bryant " which Joe "Blood Money Bryant" is currently sponsored by Relentless FightWear , also an undefeated fighter in the MMA world.

Hanks is going to make a big name for himself in boxing! With his 10-0 record proving it alone!

Relentless Fight Wear has a great relation ship not only with mma world but the boxing world it self . Relentless FightWear enjoys having Joe "THE FUTURE" HANKS IN THERE BOOTH AT AN EVENT!! OVER ALL Hanks is a good guy and a GREAT boxer.. Make sure too keep your eye on this fighter.. Hanks is doing BIG things in the boxing world!!

Triumph United new Fight Shorts hit the Market

Triumph United clothing has always been known for their edgy designs, and even more edgy the fighter that they sponsor a complete line up from Rampage Jackson, Mayhem Miller, and even the legendary Bas Rutten. But now they have the MMA Fight shorts to match in a complete overhaul of their original designs they come out with a new high-end line for Triumph United fighters and even more for the fans with a sweeter look then last year 2008 line, the 2009 line has turned many heads.

Triumph United run by Hanz Molencamp told up personally that the new high end line from Triumph United will compete against some of the big boys such as Affliction and Extreme Couture with a more fitted feel made popular by the competing companies with the hardcore edge of TU.

You can now get the full 2009 high-end Triumph United clothing line at Official PRO Sports the leader in MMA Clothing and Professional sports merchandise.

Relentless Fight Wear a revolution in MMA Clothing

Relentless Fight Gear is a new company located in Southern California and is picking up speed to an MMA clothing power house. Already at local events such as Vegas UFC Expo, Long Beach IMMAE, and All Star MMA they have been gaining fans all around and fighters that believe in the art work delivered in Relentless clothing shirts, board fight shorts, and even the hats.

The owners of Relentless fight wear is David and Ernie and these guys live and breathe MMA and are known to party with the fans at all times. They feel that Relentless is a real MMA lifestyle and have bet their extra cash and paychecks on it. They have already started sponsoring many top start up and amature Mixed Martial Arts fighters and have also developed their own belt specifically at the MMA All star promotion event.

You can now get the full Relentless clothing line at Official PRO Sports the leader in MMA Gear and Pro Sports Merchandise.

From the FRANKLIN EQUATION HIT AND RUN - Being a Role Model...

I have been asked how great it feels to be looked up to by so many kids and adults as a result of my popularity in the UFC. I have also been asked if I like being considered a role model.

To answer the question honestly, I don't like the idea of being a role model. Kids who look up to an athlete or celebrity look up to only what they see on television, and that oftentimes is not the true heart of a person.

Kids have ideal role models, such as parents, family members or close friends who love them...they are just too young to realize it. One false move for me in the public eye could affect a child negatively for life. That is a tremendous amount of responsibility.

UFC Magazine coming soon with Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson

Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping face off being the star coaches of TUF The Ultimate Fighter spike TV show and going to face off in UFC 100 both fighters take a break from their normal training an coaching regiment to do a Photo shoot for the brand new UFC Magazine which will hit the book shelves within the next few weeks. The UFC Magasine will feature more background articles on fighters as well as thier lifestyle versus most magazine focus only on the cage. The UFC insider information will be source direct and will give the fans what they really want in an MMA magazine.

You can also get all of you faforite UFC Gear at Official PRO Sports the leader in MMA gear and Pro Sports Merchandise.

Vandal Sunglasses develops eyewear style for MMA Mixed Martial Arts

Vandal Sunglasses has developed a pair of sunglass for MMA Mixed Martial Arts fighters and fans. A completely sleek new company developed and started in the Hawaii Islands and is sweeping MMA fans like a storm. Vandal has already signed on the UFC Champion BJ Penn and have developed his own signature line of eyewear and they are working on more. Maybe in the future we will see and Wanderlei Silva, Rampages Jackson, and even Kendall Grove signature in the future but for now for them its about branding and giving their customers the best sunglasses on the market that will protect your vision from UV Rays and harsh glares in a style that represents Vandal and MMA.

They believe they are now the official MMA sun glass on the market and why not they already have some many fighters wearing them around in the ring and casually around. You can now find the complete Vandal eye wear collection on Official PRO Sports the leader in MMA Gear and Pro Sports Merchandise.

Get Relentless with your MMA Fight Apparel Clothing

Relentless Clothing has shortened the gap between fighter clothing and casual wear with their brand new designs that represent the hardcore lifestyle that they profess. Relentless fight wear has always been in MMA market in a niche that seems to be spreading to a saturated business where now a days MMA gear and clothing companies are popping up like weeds in a garden. Relentless fight gear separates itself with high quality designs and materials to produce the shirts they want to represent their company.

Located in the city of Orange owners Ernie Evans, and David Carter research and appear in all the major local MMA events. Making appearances at MMA All Stars, Boxing All Stars, and even Combat Arms in Ontario California. Being a start up business they believe in the products and want their fans to do the same. Knowing that anyone can get a shirt they offer high quality shirts that do not fall apart after the first wash and make sure their designs are not a carbon copy of someone elses work spending hours to develop art that is original, fresh, and cool.

All Star Boxing at the Commerce Casino California on June 11th, 2009

Boxing is still king of the fight world and on June 11th, 2009, 7:30pm All Star Boxing event promotions will be hosting a new breed of boxers and fighters at the Commerce Casino in Southern California. They are calling it "Battle of the Rising Stars" and rightfully so with the newer generations of boxers hitting this huge main stage as this will be the very first Boxing event that the Commerce Casino will host. Come for the stature, come for the entertainment, and come for the fights. Produced by Ed Holmes and All Star Promotions you will not want to miss this great event and fight card.

Official PRO Sports will be attending the even so do not pass up the booth which will have a huge selection of fight, MMA Gear, and Boxing merchandise apparel at blow out prices.

Quick and Painful Clothing a new look to MMA shirts

As followers of Mixed Martial Arts MMA, Quick and Painful saw an opportunity to develop a clothing line that would add a unique spin on the sport of MMA. At Quick and Painful Fight Gear QNP are committed to provide a superior product to fighters and fans that deserve the best in clothing and fight gear. Although Quick an Painful clothing are the new kids on the block, they are hitting the MMA scene with a vengeance. QNP is marketing the products via the internet, magazines and MMA events. And offering Quick and Painful apparel to MMA training camps/teams, and sponsoring fighters who are established in the sport of MMA, as well as the rising stars.

Quick and Painful has huge goals for Quick and Painful Fight Gear, and working diligently in achieving them. Some of the future plans are to expand our inventory to include a strong line of casual wear for men and woman. In addition, they will eventually offer a complete line of fight gear.

Quick and Painful shirts have been a very refreshing new look to MMA shirts increasing the performance in the material as well as increasing the original artwork so that it never looks like everyone elese MMA gear lines. In a huge Mixed Marital Arts community that is very fickle Quick and Painful fight gear is doing its best to separate itself from the rest of the world.

Get all of your Quick and Painful shirts at Official Pro Sports the leader in MMA shirts and other pro sports gear.

How to Prevent Staph Infections with Super Body Care

Super Body Care Soap & Wipes owner Cheri Heberling explains to ADHDtv how her soap can prevent your basic jock itch, infections, and even bacteria sicknesses with her hardcore but great smelling Super Soap. Developed for athletes and almost specifically for combat and contact sports such as Wrestling, Football, and especially MMA this soap is meant to deep clean your skin pores with a refreshing mint tingle that give a refreshing alertness.

Check out Super Body Care at Official Pro Sports who carries the full line!

UFC 97 Redemption Chuck Liddell Returns

Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell could be walking a very thin line with the UFC in UFC 97 and as most fans know if you take too many losses in the UFC (Unless your are Chris Leben) you will end up no longer fighting the the UFC for a very long time. Chuck Liddells return can go either way coming to fight a very strong Mauricio "Shogun" Rua if he wins this could mean a very strong return to championship glory. But if he loses he may be looking for another fight event promotion like many other fighters in Affliction or Strike Force.

I believe Chuck still has a spurt that no on has seen yet and if he went back to his basics and became the hunter of the ring again instead of counter punching so much this fight can end quickly with a Liddell haymaker knock out. Hopefully he can return to glory.

Check out Chuck wearing the fan favorite Soldier Fight Gear support the troops shirt you can get it at Official Pro Sports.

Jason "Mayhem Monkey" Miller starts MTV's Bully Beatdown

Jason "Mayhem Monkey" Miller has always been great at 2 things, being crazy, and beating down his opponents in MMA Mixed Martial Arts. Now MTV (Music Television) will allow him to be the Mayhem Miller that everyone loves to watch in a new show called Bully Beatdown where he will accept peoples cries for help from bully's around the world. Jason Miller will then stand-off with the bully's face to face allow them to rant about how great they are and then Mayhem Monkey will give them a challenge to face an MMA fighter of the same weight to win $10,000 dollars. Already the show is turning allot of heads because of it's Pros versus Joes style competitions but the MMA community has been ecstatic showing that it takes more then being the biggest baddest man around to be a MMA Fighter.

With reality shows coming in strong for the 2009 year this could be one of the best ones yet. Allowing bully's to get a taste of their own medicine on National TV. And great news for Triumph United Fans as Jason will be wearing different Triumph United shirts each episode.

Check out the commercial and time on MTV Bully Beatdown on their website.

W1 MMA: MARCH 28TH SHOW UPDATE!!

The day of reckoning is rapidly approaching as Warrior One MMA will be LIVE at the Robert Guertin Arena on March 28th for W1: INCEPTION. The highly anticipated main event between MMA legend CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON and NABIL ‘THE THRILL’ KHATIB continues to generate buzz throughout the MMA world. This fight was recently listed on Sherdog.com (the most popular MMA site in the world) as one of March’s top ten fights to watch; in the world!!

In addition to this historic main event, MARK ‘BOOTS’ HOLST will now put aside the past two months of opponent changes and will once again be scheduled to face his original opponent; striker MARTIN ‘THE HAMMER’ GRANDMONT in a lightweight slugfest.

“This is the fight we’ve wanted since day one,” said W1 Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “Both these men are spectacular fighters who love to bang. There seems to be a genuine dislike between the camps and for year they’ve both heard arguments about who is the better striker. Finally they’ll get the opportunity to put an end to the debate.”

Due to an injury to his original opponent, former CFL and WWE superstar GLENN ‘THE KULKSTER’ KULKA will now be facing Amherst, NS native JOSH STRICKLAND. Kulka continues to train extremely hard to quickly dispatch of his opponent but Strickland looks to humble the Kulkster in front of his fans.

“Glenn continues to show how he is one of the best all-around athletes the country has ever produced,” said W1 Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “For him to play junior hockey, be a CFL star, a pro wrestler and now a MMA fighter is incredible. There is not one thing that Glenn has set out to do and has not accomplished. Now he’s set his sights on MMA and I’m excited to see what his future in the sport will bring.”

W1 MMA is brought to you by a great team of sponsors that have helped make this inaugural event a huge success. W1: INCEPTION is proudly sponsored by the OTTAWA SUN, VIRGIN RADIO 106.9FM, the HARD ROCK CAFE, the MMA EXPO, DRAKO, BUSHIDO, OTTAWAENTERTAINMENT.CA, DX MMA SHOP, FIGHTWORLD.tv, CENTRAWEB.ca and KINETIC EXCELLENCE.

The Extended Stay Deluxe - Downtown Ottawa is the official hotel of W1: INCEPTION and is conveniently located in Downtown Ottawa. Call (613) 236-7500 for more information, and be sure to mention that you’re coming for W1: INCEPTION to get your discounted rate. BOOK EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPECIAL RATE!

W1: INCEPTION is headlined by the first Canadian UFC Champion CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON facing one of the country’s top welterweights, Ottawa’s own NABIL ‘THE THRILL’ KHATIB. With the country’s best athletes, non-stop action and unmatched excitement, W1: INCEPTION is a can’t-miss event for all MMA fans and thrill seekers in the capital region. Tickets are on sale right now at TICKETMASTER.ca or by calling (613) 755-1111. Get your tickets now so you can guarantee yourself a seat for this incredible event at the 4,000 seat venue, The Robert Guertin Arena!!

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W1 – INCEPTION – FIGHTCARDDate: March 28th, 2009Venue: ROBERT GUERTIN ARENALocation: GATINEAU, QUEBEC

MAIN EVENTCarlos ‘The Ronin’ Newton (Warrior MMA, Newmarket) vs. Nabil ‘The Thrill’ Khatib (Team Bushido, Ottawa)

CO-MAIN EVENTMartin ‘The Hammer’ Grandmont (Team Bergeron, Montreal) vs. Mark ‘Boots’ Holst (OAMA, Ottawa)

Josh Strickland (Havoc MMA, Amherst) vs. Glenn ‘The Kulkster’ Kulka (Team Bushido, Ottawa)Sean Quinn (Infight, Regina) vs. Remi ‘Bam Bam’ Morvan (OAMA, Ottawa)TBA vs. Craig ‘Farmer’ Brown (FIT MMA, Ottawa)Fred Pilon (Wrecking Gym, Montreal) vs. Stephane Bernadel (OAMA, Ottawa)Mike ‘Hurricane’ Hong (BAMA, Burlington) vs. Mike Clark (Speedy Gym, Granby)Matt Long (NX Martial Arts, Ottawa) vs. Mustafa Khalil (Ronin MMA, Ottawa)Tom Waters (Warrior MMA, Toronto) vs. Christopher Boisvert (Team Bergeron, Drummondville)Denis Poirier (Team Keiko, Bathhurt) vs. John Macphearson (BAMA, Burlington)Fred Belanger (Team Shredder, Sudbury) vs. Jeffrey Laughren (100% Martial Arts Rockland, Rockland) Thomas Arrand (Bruckmann MMA, Oshawa) vs. Xavier Desroches (OAMA, Ottawa)

Toe 2 Toe Fight Gear Confident Not Arrogant

One of the more popular MMA clothing lines, Toe 2 Toe Clothing has been garnering universal MMA attention since it first started up. Although there are many reason for this, chiefly among them would have to be Toe 2 Toe's full immersion in the MMA lifestyle and culture. Very few other clothing lines can claim to have the amount of influence and depth in MMA that Toe 2 Toe has. With a fully modern-designed website that includes blogs by some of the best fighters, exclusive promotional pictures and up-to-date MMA news from all the big leagues, Toe 2 Toe really sets the bar for all other MMA companies of any kind.

Toe 2 Toe as a business has many features. But of course it's main one has to be it's awesome clothing. Designed with purpose and comfortability in mind, Toe 2 Toe's clothing feels great and maintains manueverability over time. Putting substance before hyped up glitz, Toe 2 Toe is real clothing you can rely on. Clearly, Toe 2 Toe is a company that true MMA fans can appreciate, and one that is made just for them. If you haven't checked the out yet, it's definitely time too!

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Heavy Hitters Muay Thai Gear and MMA Equipment

Heavy Hitters Fight Gear - There are many different companies vying for your business in the MMA/Fight Sports world. They all promise high quality products, designed by real fighters, at the lowest prices possible. But, if you just look below the curtain of most of these companies, you'd see that most of these promises aren't all they're cracked up to be. A lot of companies are estranged newcomers that have just started up to cash in on the recent popularity of the MMA craze, and have little to no knowledge about what real fighting is or what real fighters need. One company, though, is breaking that trend, and producing real quality items made for real fighters, and actually developed by a Martial Arts guru with more than forty years of fighting. That company is Heavy Hitters Fight Gear.

Heavy Hitters Fight Gear has been around since before the big MMA popularity bubble burst. They have over twenty years in the business, and run a full line of equipment and apparel, from kenpo gloves to beanies. All of their equipment is U.S. patented, but what makes their line so unique is that it was developed by Grand Master Bob Chaney, an Eighth Dan Black Belt, and rival of Chuck Norris himself. The icing on the cake, though, is Heavy Hitters Martial Arts Team, Team Diamond. Training in the gym named for them in the city of Upland, Team Diamond tests and approves the Heavy Hitter's fight equipment in real, live fights open to the public. With so much going for it, most importantly its blatant authenticity when compared to these other MMA companies, Heavy Hitters is poised to outright steal the sales of them and prove its dominance of all things Fight Sports in these upcoming years.

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Equilibrium Active Wear Womans Brazilian Workout gear clothing

At last. Official Pro Sports FINALLY has the clothing line made for YOU, the one you've been waiting for all along! As of today, OfficialProSports.com will be selling the fitness wear sensation that is Equilibrium Active Wear!!! Made from THE MOST successful Brazilian designers, Equilibrium Active Wear for Women incorporates style and purpose in a wholly unique way that you have to see to believe! Offering an entire line of active wear, from pants and Capri's to shorts and tops, Equilibrium Active Wear has you covered for any of your fitness clothing needs, and proves you CAN look good and exercise as hard as you want to at the same time.

Each piece in the Equilibrium Active Wear clothing line is made with their signature Supplex and Lycra features, and manufactured by Dupont, the largest global science-based products and services company. The Supplex fabric is a patented Dupont nylon fabric that has a soft, cotton-like feel and high water, wind, and abrasion properties. It is also COMPLETELY tear-resistant and, because of it's water resistance, is unyielding to fade! Lycra, another patented Dupont fabric, is a type of spandex that can stretch FIVE times it's length with full recovery and, combined with cotton, makes a comfortable and breathable piece of clothing. Together, these two features form an unparalleled active wear that simply is IMPOSSIBLE for other companies to replicate. But the BEST thing about this clothing line now being offered here at OfficialProSports.com is it's price. This website is the ONLY place to find this high-quality, cutting-edge, high-fashion line of active wear at a more-than-affordable price that you really won't find anywhere else!

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