The UFC has introduced a deal with Reebok to have the sporting apparel company produce official uniforms for the MMA promotion, and fans and pundits alike are split on whether or not this is a good deal for fighters. Fighters themselves have stayed mostly quiet, with a few exceptions: Nate Diaz had a typically Diaz comment to make, that started with F--- and ended with him calling them "b---- a-- uniforms," while retired UFC vet Nate Quarry had lots to say about what a bad deal they were for fighters. On the other hand, the UFC is claiming that "almost all" the money from the rumoured 70 million over six year deal will go to fighters, and if you believe that number, then it might actual be great for fighters - until you look at the math behind the deal, and the multi-tiered payout system the UFC has created. So where does the truth lie? Somewhere in the middle, most likely. This may be a good deal for some fighters, but for others, sponsorships that helped pay for training camps may no longer be available. Beyond that, relationships built with those partners may be strained. Lets take a look at the details, and why the new UFC uniforms may not be a good deal for fighters.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
