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Tito gets canned
« on: August 27, 2008, 10:13:25 AM »
Despite being a free agent with no MMA home of which to speak, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz remains a popular pick with sponsors.

In fact, Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor has signed Ortiz to a sponsorship deal, and this week, the company will roll out commemorative Mickey's cans that feature Ortiz's likeness.

Mickey's has provided MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) an exclusive first look at the cans.

"Tito is one of the most talented and popular athletes in the world of mixed martial arts, and Mickey's is thrilled to bring the partnership to life for our fans with this limited-edition can," Mickey's Brand Manager Mike Davitt stated. "Many people have wanted to get their hands on Tito over the years. Well, this is their chance."

Financial terms of the sponsorship deal were not revealed.

"Can" jokes aside, Ortiz (15-6-1) remains one of the sport's most recognizable stars and one of the very top pay-per-view draws in MMA history. However, he's winless in his past three fights, and despite announcing he agreed to a "record-breaking" contract with Affliction earlier this month, Ortiz currently remains a free agent.

The Ortiz cans hit stores this week and will be available through the end of the year. ;





Let the "Tito the Can" jokes begin ;D

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2008, 10:36:55 AM »
Tito "the Huntington Beach Can Boy" Ortiz.... Huh. Huh....................

BA... DUNK DUNK... BANG....


No........... Nothing......


Damnit....... ;D

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2008, 03:31:07 PM »
Tito "the Huntington Beach Can Boy" Ortiz.... Huh. Huh....................

BA... DUNK DUNK... BANG....


No........... Nothing......


Damnit....... ;D
:D

I live in Austin and no one drinks Mickey's here.  Well, that being said I live in a suburb on the north side of Austin, and the "right" side of Interstate 35 and can't speak of anyone that drinks it.  But they may be out there...

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2008, 08:39:25 PM »
:D

I live in Austin and no one drinks Mickey's here.  Well, that being said I live in a suburb on the north side of Austin, and the "right" side of Interstate 35 and can't speak of anyone that drinks it.  But they may be out there...

Grew up on that shit. I like the Icestro better then the Green can. WATCH OUT THE HORNET WILL STING YOU!

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2008, 05:51:54 PM »
Doesnt the UFC still have the "Mickey's replay" or something like that?  If so, what will Dana do about continuing with the sponsorship of Mickey's

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2008, 06:05:35 PM »
Doesnt the UFC still have the "Mickey's replay" or something like that?  If so, what will Dana do about continuing with the sponsorship of Mickey's

good question..

that hadn't clicked till I read that...

there's definitely a conflict of interest going on here !

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2008, 09:28:52 PM »
I don't think they have a mickey's replay anymore. I think budweiser or some other company sponsors the replay/official drink etc

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Re: Tito gets canned
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2008, 01:32:53 PM »
I don't think they have a mickey's replay anymore. I think budweiser or some other company sponsors the replay/official drink etc

I believe you are right. I think it is Bud Light. Ha. The went from ghetto beer to the King of Beers... Didn't WEC make Budweiser their official beer?