UFC Makes Key Change in Reebok Deal

The landmark deal between the UFC and Reebok has sparked serious debate among fans and media since it was announced in December 2014, but it has always been the fighters who will be most affected by the final breakdown of finances once the outfitting p…

The landmark deal between the UFC and Reebok has sparked serious debate among fans and media since it was announced in December 2014, but it has always been the fighters who will be most affected by the final breakdown of finances once the outfitting portion of the deal kicks in this July. On Monday, SportsBusiness Journal exclusively reported an important change to the way the deal is structured, revealing that athlete compensation will be determined on a tiered system determined by a fighter’s tenure in the Zuffa organization, which will include bouts in the WEC and Strikeforce, as w … Read the Full Article Here