MMA Junkie reports that Junior dos Santos has signed a sponsorship deal with Nike Brasil. The UFC Heavyweight champion will likely don the swoosh this December in his title defense against Cain Velasquez. The official deal was confirmed by SporTV.com. JDS becomes the third UFC fighter to be sponsored by Nike. Nike Brasil sponsors football/soccer […]
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Cruz receives Speedway Sponsorship
MMA Junkie reports that Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz will be sponsored by the Phoenix International Speedway in his next fight which he anticipates will be in early 2013. Cruz becomes the first UFC fighter to earn a speedway sponsorship. Cruz served as an honorary pace car driver on Sunday. It was his second time this […]
Nike sponsorship next for JDS?
MMA Fighting reports that Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos is close to signing a sponsorship deal with Nike. The deal could mean JDS will sport the swoosh in time for his big fight with Cain Velasquez in December. Terms of the deal are unknown at this point for JDS but if the deal goes through […]
MetroPCS asks fans to vote for its next sponsored athlete
MetroPCS is asking its fans to choose its next sponsored fighters. Frankie Edgar tweeted out the contest to his followers. We’re looking for our newest teammate on @metropcs @ufc #TeamMetro. We want our fans todecide: is.gd/5S3UqN — Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 29, 2012 Brian Stann, Anthony Pettis, Urijah Faber and Carlos Condit are the choices […]
A look at the current UFC roster of sponsors
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) provided a rundown of official sponsors in a sports marketing and properties showcase. The UFC and WWE were both featured as the SBJ provided a list of its current sponsors. UFC Bud Light MetroPCS Dodge Harley Davidson U.S. Marines Ultimate Poker Xyience MusclePharm Corn Nuts EA TapouT Ubisoft Ryu […]