The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Tuesday that it had secured a multi-year deal with the sports apparel brand Reebock. Part of the partnership will be fighter uniforms starting in July 2015. Following the announcement, fighters took to Twitter to react to the news.
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Big news, we’re stepping into the octagon! We’re partnering with @UFC providing athletes with the best gear for training & for fight night!
— Reebok (@Reebok) December 2, 2014
@ufc fans and fighters…what’s your thoughts on the new uniform system. Fighters be careful of your response
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) December 2, 2014
Here’s for your Bitchass uniforms.. http://t.co/Fqh2bAEZKC pic.twitter.com/2rYYsOI84l
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 3, 2014
Oh shit my phone was hacked today…
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 3, 2014
Lots of cool things to come!! Be sure to stay tuned and make sure you follow @Reebok
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 2, 2014
So excited to have @Reebok and @UFC partnering to create the best gear for fighters and fans! Happy to be a part of these amazing teams.
— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) December 2, 2014
Finally got my @reebok sponsorship, Now bringing back the @shaq pump shoe #CountryPump @ufc http://t.co/BSNYDOBJX7
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) December 2, 2014
What!? @Reebok is doing uniforms for the @ufc? Damnit! This going to completely screw my L.A. Gear deal! No more light up gloves either.
— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) December 2, 2014
Every fighter be like……… reebok @ufc http://t.co/TDIMppw4ox
— Kelvin Gastelum (@KelvinGastelum) December 2, 2014
Definitely a new chapter for MMA. #Reebok #UFC
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) December 2, 2014
Amazing news today! @Reebok will be the official uniform for the @ufc !Great job by @lorenzofertitta & @danawhite getting the deal done! Thx
— CB Dollaway (@cbdollaway) December 2, 2014
Hey @Reebok when can we start working on my custom shorts?
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) December 2, 2014
well… I made the @Reebok highlight video… but it was getting kicked in the face by @Showtimepettis. Dammit.
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) December 2, 2014
Everyone keeps asking about what we think of the @UFC @Reebok deal… And until we have numbers, no one should have an opinion good or bad.
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) December 2, 2014
It’s definitely exciting to having two strong brands together… But it’s too early to know how it will be for the fighters.
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) December 2, 2014
I suppose now is a good time to mention that I LOVE @Reebok!!! @ufc pic.twitter.com/9pbQ0AL04l
— Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) December 2, 2014
It’s time to embrace change, I’m excited to see how this all works out for the @UFC, for reebok, the… http://t.co/zs1NvX2bP4
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 2, 2014
I can’t believe it, the UFC is finally implementing uniforms!! Thoughts? http://t.co/K3vNHRJceF
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) December 2, 2014
Interested to see what girls will have for @Reebok apparel. Hoping we have an option to wear more than sports bra and short shorts #modesty
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 2, 2014
I like @ufc @danawhite uniform deal.just brings more legitimacy to MMA in theUFC.Just like NFL,NBA We all know UFC will have best uniform 2
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) December 2, 2014
I am in it to Fight ..I don’t care about what I wear and who’s on my trunks or who gets what’s spot .I just want to win fights to make my $$
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) December 2, 2014
“Management” is so much more than just sponsorships. I’m so thankful to have @SuckerPunchEnt on my side. *wouldn’t be here without them @ufc
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) December 2, 2014
As for @AlienwareMMA u guys took care of me before I even fought on TV. ill never forget u. I’m so happy u will be at my first @UFC fight.
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) December 2, 2014
Torque will continue to support our #UFC fighters as well as our team in all extreme sports! @UrijahFaber @tjlavin @jbmma155 @AnthonyNapo
— Torque (@Torque1net) December 2, 2014
IDK enough about the Reebok deal to have an opinion, but I will say I’m happy chasing sponsor money post fight is a thing of the past
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) December 2, 2014
Looks like al be digging the old pumps out pic.twitter.com/ZSiIiYpWRn
— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) December 2, 2014
Lookin fwd to the @ufc deal with @Reebok! Thanks @danawhite & @lorenzofertitta for raising the bar. MMA continues to evolve. #legit
— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) December 2, 2014
So #UFC is implementing designated walk out uniforms! Anyone in the UFC wanna send the sponsors they are losing my way 😉
— David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) December 2, 2014
I’d say I’m one of the biggest draws outside the UFC if any of the companies that just got shafted want to stay in the MMA market #ImHere
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) December 2, 2014
Chicks dig a man in uniform. @ufc helping make the modern day warrior more desirable with @Reebok
— Andy Ogle (@thelittleaxe) December 2, 2014
I hear the ladies love a man in uniform! Hope @Reebok @UFC offer some shorty shorts! Need to show off these legs!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) December 2, 2014
Don’t know enough about the @Reebok deal to have an opinion, but I think I need some classic pumps #shoegameonpoint
— Ramsey Nijem (@RamseyNijem) December 2, 2014
Thank you to one of my biggest supporters who was never in the UFC but always helped me and believed in me @americana_brand
— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) December 3, 2014
If UFC lets fighters still have 3 sponsors while wearing the uniform I don’t see it as being a bad thing.. Prices will go up quick
— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) December 2, 2014
If no sponsors are allowed on the uniform then I’m sure they’ll pay more to their fighters.
— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) December 2, 2014
UFC knows most fighters live off of sponsors and they will find a way to compensate or come close to that I’m sure.
— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) December 2, 2014
Uniform announcement! Never really been sponsored before, all I know is I have until July 2015 to be in the top… http://t.co/fFjas1akJu
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 2, 2014
I hope this uniform deal is the best for everybody #ufc #Reebok
— Alptekin Ozkilic (@alpozkilicmma) December 2, 2014
Not quite sure what the new @ufc deal with @Reebok means but I do know I wear a size 9
— Ray Borg (@tazmex18) December 2, 2014
There are a still a lot of unknowns about this whole @Reebok deal…that being said win your fights move up the ranks and get yo $$$$#UFC
— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) December 2, 2014
I rock reebok gear already! Excited and curious to see what @Reebok and the @ufc have in mind for fight shorts! #newage #mma #ufc #crossfit
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) December 2, 2014
RIP fighter sponsorships #UFC
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) December 2, 2014
More reasons why I am close to leaving the sport of MMA, it’s just not what it use to be
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) December 2, 2014
How many MMA clothing brands will go out of business now???? Any guesses?? I feel bad for all of them I truly do
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) December 2, 2014
I just don’t think the uniform is the way to go, another way to kill small businesses and big business to take over
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) December 2, 2014
We happily announce our landmark deal w/ @Reebok the exclusive worldwide outfitter of the UFC! http://t.co/L8vlRvtH39 pic.twitter.com/AMKsoia2yB
— #TheTimeIsNow (@ufc) December 2, 2014
Welcome to the future! UFC / Reebok Launching International Fight Week July 2015 @UFCStore @Reebok #WhatDoYouFightFor pic.twitter.com/UvZKNHSsfq
— Dana White (@danawhite) December 2, 2014
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