The UFC uploaded Sean O’Malley’s KO of Aljamain Sterling last month at UFC 292. The footage differs from the UFC usual position of protecting its IP content from pirates and fans not willing to pay the PPV money. Yet, in an effort to push O’Malley as one of its next top headlining stars, its provided […]
Sponsorship Spotlight
Sponsorship Spotlight: RYU
Welcome to another edition of Sponsorship Spotlight. This time we are featuring MMA apparel company and UFC® sponsor RYU. MMA Payout had the opportunity get in touch with RYU CEO Christopher Martens for a quick Q&A regarding its recent involvement as a UFC® sponsor. You will likely see a lot of RYU this weekend during UFC 146 […]
Sponsorship Spotlight: Toyo Tires
MMA Payout had the opportunity to get in touch with Chief Operating Officer Marty Furman of Toyo Tires, USA Corp. He talks about its sponsorship with the UFC and Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. MP: Where are your headquarters? When was Toyo Tires founded? How many employees? Toyo: Toyo Tires started back in 1945, in Osaka, Japan. […]
Sponsorship Spotlight: VXRSI
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with the owners of clothing brand VXRSI. Dano Dejos (Founder and Creative Director) and Karlo Reyes (CEO and Partner) discuss the VXRSI brand and its vision. MP: When was VXRSI founded? How did you come up with the name? Any concern that potential customers will not be able to […]
Sponsorship Spotlight: Cagehero
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with Mark Mastrandrea about his company Cagehero. Founded in 2010 along with Ian Parker, Cagehero t-shirt designs are not the usual MMA brand of skull and crossbones design. MP: When was Cagehero established? How long have you been in business? Where are your offices? CH: Ian Parker and […]
