BEVERLY HILLS, California — Top Team International, LLC., (TTI) a global mixed martial arts fight federation, has formalized a joint venture to design, produce and distribute for sale a line of MMA equipment under the name Top Team by TKO.

“The equipment has been designed by champions for champions, and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship employed in the production makes it the best available anywhere in the world,” says Ernesto Cespedes, TTI co-founder. “This philosophy so mirrors that of TKO with respect to all their products that we couldn’t be more pleased with the partnership.”

The new company will manufacture a complete line of merchandise for the fighter, the training camps and fight fans, including heavy bags, speed bags, MMA fight gloves, rash guards and apparel for men and women.

Initially, the products will be available directly through TKO, TTI’s web site and in the federation member’s camps. An introduction into the general retail marketplace is anticipated for early 2009.

TKO is based in Houston, Texas. The full range of TKO products can be seen at www.TopTeambyTKO.com.