I am a big fan of Jackson and wish the folks at UBM continued success as they grow their brands.
Los Angeles, CA; April 14, 2011 (For Immediate Release) - UBM® announces an exclusive sponsorship agreement with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Rampage is excited to be a part of the MMA Elite family and plans to incorporate MMA Elite® products into his everyday life. Further to this, Rampage will be wearing the official MMA Elite® gear for open workouts, weigh-ins, walk-outs and in the cage. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is a former UFC Light-Heavyweight title holder. Jackson rose to prominence in Japan’s Pride Fighting Championships where he was noted for his powerful body slams. Jackson is the first person to unify any of the UFC and Pride FC championship belts. Jackson is currently ranked as the #4 Light Heavyweight fighter in the world by Sherdog and Yahoo! Sports. He currently holds a professional record of 31-8.
MMA Elite® was first introduced to the UFC® when Quinton “Rampage” Jackson wore MMA Elite® tee bearing his name and inspired by his persona as his official walk-in tee for UFC® 92 against Wanderlei Silva. After a devastating knockout, Quinton announced to the record setting crowd, “I am here and I’m not going nowhere!” In the same manner, MMA Elite® reiterated Mr. Jackson’s sentiments. Through its relentless past and present MMA Elite® sponsorship of top MMA athletes, including BJ Penn, Cain Velasquez, Jose Aldo Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Forrest Griffin, Mark Coleman, Gray Maynard, Frankie Edgar, Kevin Randleman, Bobby Lashley, Jon Jones, Cheick Congo and Urijah Faber, the brand has the attention of loyal MMA fans worldwide. MMA Elite® can be found at Walmart™ and other major retailers around the world. A full line of MMA inspired lifestyle apparel and accessories are designed under the MMA Elite® brand.
MMA Elite® is recognized, as the largest MMA fighting and lifestyle apparel brand in the world today.
UBM® is a full line premium mixed martial arts fighting and lifestyle apparel and licensing company based in Los Angeles, California. UBM® brands include MMA Elite®, MMA Authentics®, Familia Gladiatoria®, Savage® and Ultimate MMA®.
Jackson appeared on television for a second time as a coach on the reality series The Ultimate Fighter opposite Rashad Evans. They were scheduled to fight at UFC 107, but this bout was cancelled when Jackson took the movie role to play B.A. Baracus in The A-Team feature film. Jackson plans to continue fighting in the cage while pursuing his television and film career.
For more information, check us out on the web at www.mmaelite.net on Facebook, go to MMA ELITE and on Twitter we can be found at @MMAELITEBRAND.
For more information please contact: Steven Jolna: President of Ultimate Brand Management at (323) 728-4503.
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