After all the announcements and questions and backlash and tweaking, the UFC and Reebok today unveiled the uniforms and gear that make up their new “fight kits” as part of the recently established “ athlete outfitting policy .” At a star-studded press conference today in New York City, officials joined some of the UFC’s biggest stars, who took part in a sort of runway show, for the official unveiling. The UFC announced its landmark deal with Reebok in December. The program, which will eliminate the fighters traditional fight-night sponsorships with outside companies, has faced a few hurdles. While initially basing a fighter’s individual Reebok-sponsorship pay to his or her position in the official UFC rankings, officials ultimately overhauled the plan and instead now base it on seniority, with pay starting at $2,500 for fighters with up to five bouts, and climbing to $40,000 for champions. The kits, which debut next week at UFC 189, made their debut today (watch a video replay of the press conference below).
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What you need to know about new UFC-Reebok ‘fight kit’ uniforms and gear – MMA Junkie