UFC Vet John Alessio Blasts Promotion’s Reebok Uniform Deal
Alessio (photo via Bellator.com)
By FCF Staff
Although several UFC fighters have already relayed they’re excited about the promotion’s new uniform deal with Reebook, veteran John Alessio clearly believes the agreement’s bad for the sport.
On Tuesday, the UFC announced it has signed a uniform deal with Reebok, which will pay fighters sponsorship money as well as 20% of sales revenue. The agreement, however, also prohibits UFC fighters from wearing other sponsorship materials during fight week.
Following the announcement, the 50 fight plus vet Alessio tweeted the following comments:
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
Alessio last competed for the UFC in 2012, and more recently, he earned a decision win over Eric Wisely at Bellator 119 in May, 2014.
