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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 21/06/2026

Today LEFLAH released a capsule collection they designed and produced that celebrates @combobreaker.org. It represents a decade of convos about fighting games, Chicagoland, and CB's events. The limited run is available in-store and online at LEFLAH.com now!

LEFLAH x COMBO BREAKER shirts in white and black featuring handstyles, fighting characters, and a cityscape.

Close up of the LEFLAH X COMBOBREAKER t-shirt graphic featuring handstyles, fighting game characters, and a cityscape.

LEFLAH X COMBO BREAKER button-down shirt featuring handstyles, cityscapes, and passport details.

LEFLAH x COMBO BREAKER hat in 4 colors. Featuring CB and LF621 handstyles.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 21/06/2026

11 years ago I discovered LEFLAH during my first trip to Tokyo. In the decade since, Yoshimitsu and the shop's crew have become friends that I visit with every time I'm in Japan.

The front of the LEFLAH store in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 14/06/2026

Shoefiti, available in blue and black, was inspired by sneakers thrown over light posts, fog doors from Dark Souls, and the Windy City itself. Artwork from @colorreaper.bsky.social showcases dangling Jordans on the front and a stylized cityscape on the back.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 14/06/2026

The Combo Back jersey (and shorts) have stitched appliques on both sides, 2 color stripes, and a Midwest Worldwide label. They're inspired by @ovaltinepapi.blacksky.app asking for them annually, the team at @buttonpoetry.bsky.social getting me to Wolves games, and summer being 80+ degrees.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 13/06/2026

CB's Dreamers design was inspired by games turning into passions, Calvin and Hobbes, and the reality that achieving victory starts with believing it's possible. Art from @colorreaper.bsky.social. Letters from @jonyfraze.bsky.social. Printed in black with silver accent on brown and off-white tees.

Image of the Dreamers tee from CB2026 depicting a kid practicing while envisioning winning on a big stage.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 12/06/2026

The Pugilist design came from chats about old-school tattoos, arcade culture, and CB’s home in Chicagoland with the crew at Port & Starboard Tattoo in St. Paul. Stop by their shop and you might see Jake from Moose Bros. Salon, a barbershop inside Port & STBD, repping CB flannel.

Port and Starboard Tattoo in St. Paul, MN.

A.G. Rowe and Jake Moosbrugger from Port & Starboard Tattoo and Moose Bros. Salon.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 12/06/2026

Pugilist long sleeve Cut-and-sew shirt with full color graphics everywhere. Featuring a dukes up candy cab, a kicked CB seat, references to the CB2026 lineup on both sleeves, and a Peregrine Falcon (Chicago’s official bird) quarter on the hem. Art from @actionhankbeard.bsky.social!

The Pugilist long sleeve shirt from CB2026.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 11/06/2026

Our Tribute to Ron was inspired by Detroit's prolific sign painter Ron Miller (aka Ron Signs). Since 1978 Ron has been hand painting letters, many chromed, on buildings across Michigan. You can see hundreds of his works archived by Andrew Anderson at andrewandersonphoto.com/ron-signs.

Building painted by Ron Miller featuring large lettering detailing everything available in the store.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 11/06/2026

Tribute to Ron long sleeve. Features red-and-blue chrome renditions of CB's logo and large block lettering down the sleeves. Cut-and-sew body with blue and red fabric hem stripes and a Midwest Worldwide jock tag. You can pick it up in white or black versions at combobreaker.org/shop.

Portraits of Saint Cola wearing the Tribute to Ron longsleeve from CB2026.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 16/04/2026

15 years ago NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat 9. The game inspired me to run consistent locals. Many sequels (and an Injustice franchise) later, bringing people together to play games I love is still what I want my events to be about.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 04/08/2025

It is immensely fulfilling being part of this experience each year. Much love to everyone who came together and made Evo 2025 possible. Thank you.

Evo 2025 stage photo by Robert Paul featuring LI Joe, Jaidlyn, Persia, RobTV, thehadou, and an arena sized crowd.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 31/05/2025

10 years down. To the friends, peers, crew, players, fans, hoodie buyers, and everyone else who has made CB possible, thank you. It is a privilege to make these events with y’all. Forever home in the heartland.

View from CB2025’s center stage before SF6 Top 8.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 17/01/2025

For over 10 years now, it winds up Combo Breaker memories that get me through challenging work experiences. It’s a motivation well that has proven reliable. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in May!

A photo of the COMBO BREAKER 2024 crowd taken by @tempusrob.com.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 10/11/2024

At CB2024 we hosted Extra Life 4 Kids & Lurie’s Children’s Hospital to help them fundraise. Today I received a stick painted by one of Lurie’s kids to thank us for hosting their best performing convention table! I’m so proud of our community’s generosity. Thank you for helping us support the kids.

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