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Dozens of brands have tried to imitate the graphic designs and incredible artwork that is characteristic of Affliction clothing, but few, if any, have succeeded. As you probably are aware, Affliction features a variety of skulls, dragons and other edgy designs on their clothing and apparel. Naturally, this style of clothing has developed a devout following among MMA fighters and fans alike.
Turn on any MMA fight, whether it is UFC, WEC or any other organization, and you are sure to see dozens of people donning Affliction and other similar clothing. Through their distinctive designs and images, Affliction has effectively created a fashion counterculture. Now you can see people on the street and even in night clubs wearing the unmistakable threads.
Blood sports have appealed to humanity since time immemorial. In the first few centuries AD, Roman citizens welcomed the opportunity to view violent spectacles inside the confines of the Coliseum. Whether it was a pair of slaves fighting to the death or a battle pitting man against some exotic beast, the crowd couldn’t get enough. Skipping ahead a few thousand years, boxing once counted it among Americans’ favorite spectator sports. Some called the “sweet science” barbaric, but they had yet to see mixed martial arts.
MMA has become so popular in recent years that it’s subsumed many of the fans who previously supported professional wrestling. The distinct difference between the two sports – and the factor that works in MMA’s favor – is that cage fighting is completely real. Entire MMA clothing lines and subcultures have sprouted up around the sport, and monthly pay-per-views bring in millions of dollars as a matter of routine.