UFC exec: Stitch's Reebok 'comments had nothing to do' with firing

Sounds like Reebok got on the phone and told the UFC to push blame elsewhere after that backlash from the fans online. They were basically blaming Reebok for getting Lilo-N-Stitch cut. Which was probably true, but Reebok can't take a bad PR hit like that.
 
While I think the Reebok deal comments were certainly a catalyst, I think Stitch's recent rampant promotion of his own line of gear and general self promotion had something to do with it as well.

See below link.

http://stitchpremium.com/


There isn't a single television program that let's their actors/talking heads etc advertise for their own products without taking a piece.
 
Rex Kwon Do said:
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Nailed it. Stitch probably got fired for some other reason(s), but seeing how MMA nerds were pissed about the Reebok deal, he decided to make it out like he was a martyr for his Reebok comments. Very shrewd, Stitch, very shrewd.
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Lol. Wasting 10 years and 30k posts trolling is almost incomprehensible. How sad and miserable is your life, really though?
 
UFC trying to save their a$$ just in case Stitch files a lawsuit against the company.
 
Homeless Infant said:
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Yeah, the timing is just too close.

While I think the Reebok deal comments were certainly a catalyst, I think Stitch's recent rampant promotion of his own line of gear and general self promotion had something to do with it as well.

See below link.

http://stitchpremium.com/


There isn't a single television program that let's their actors/talking heads etc advertise for their own products without taking a piece.
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He wasn't doing anything the fighters themselves weren't doing. Hendo with Clinch Gear, Faber with Form Athletic, etc.

The only difference is that when the Reebok came into effect he was required, like the fighters, to not have any non-Reebok logos during UFC events, but unlike the fighters, he doesn't get any compensation from Reebok.
 
bubkusjones said:
Yeah, the timing is just too close.



He wasn't doing anything the fighters themselves weren't doing. Hendo with Clinch Gear, Faber with Form Athletic, etc.

The only difference is that when the Reebok came into effect he was required, like the fighters, to not have any non-Reebok logos during UFC events, but unlike the fighters, he doesn't get any compensation from Reebok.
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He doesn't deserve compensation for lost sponsor dollars. Cutmen also aren't required to wear Reebok gear, but the fighters are.

He didn't own the advertising space he was selling and neither did the fighters for that matter.
 
Damn these mofos. Just when I was starting to forget about this BS.
 
Rational Poster said:
He doesn't deserve compensation for lost sponsor dollars. Cutmen also aren't required to wear Reebok gear, but the fighters are.

He didn't own the advertising space he was selling and neither did the fighters for that matter.
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The cutmen most certainly were required to wear Reebok apparel as well, and no, they weren't compensated at all for it. He did technically own his "advertising space", and he lost out through the deal. He had every right to complain, given the fact the matter was brought to DW's attention prior to the deal taking effect.
 
well if he gave an actual reason as to why stitch was let go the article would be more compelling.
 
PeterGriffin said:
The cutmen most certainly were required to wear Reebok apparel as well, and no, they weren't compensated at all for it. He did technically own his "advertising space", and he lost out through the deal. He had every right to complain, given the fact the matter was brought to DW's attention prior to the deal taking effect.
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Your entire post is basically wrong.

Cutmen wear just plain black vests with their names and no advertising now, that was actually one of Stitch's complaints. Their uniform was now "too generic".

Reebok has actually come out and said something to the effect that cutmen and ring girls are likely to be the next step for this deal.

Stitch and the fighters absolutely did not and do not own any advertising space during UFC events. Only the UFC and FOX, and their sponsors have right to advertise during UFC events.

The CEO of Bad Boy, one of the biggest clothing sponsors in MMA, has come out and said it was a free ride and it was great while it lasted, but it was inevitable it was going to come to an end.
 
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Why the hell would they even bother making this statement?

This won't change enough minds, and the only ones that it will change were 'no minds' to begin with.
 
OP's updated.
 
Lmao the shills on this board are gonna get a lot of mileage out of that Bad Boy "free ride" comment eh
 
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