Ten years ago, Tom Atencio was there when Affliction Entertainment jumped headlong into the MMA major leagues with “Banned,” a show as glitzy and gaudy as the T-shirts that funded its existence. It’s not a day that holds any special significance for the former clothing executive, who now works as a graphic designer. “I had no idea,” Atencio told MMAjunkie when informed of the show’s 10-year anniversary Thursday. “Honestly, I’ve never been a person to look back unless it’s about history I can learn about. As far as my own life, I’ve always tried to move forward.” Atencio’s life bears little resemblance to the days when he was a figurehead of a wildly successful apparel company that decided to compete with the UFC
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Tom Atencio’s biggest lesson running Affliction: Don’t poke the bear (UFC) – MMA Junkie