{"id":410,"date":"2008-08-03T12:02:46","date_gmt":"2008-08-03T17:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.affiliateprogramadvice.com\/?p=410"},"modified":"2009-12-04T10:04:03","modified_gmt":"2009-12-04T15:04:03","slug":"mauricio-shogun-rua-to-endorse-bad-boy-mma-apparel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affiliateprogramadvice.com\/index.php\/2008\/08\/03\/mauricio-shogun-rua-to-endorse-bad-boy-mma-apparel\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauricio \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Rua to endorse Bad Boy MMA Apparel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.badboymma.com\">Mauricio \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Rua to endorse Bad Boy MMA<\/a> Apparel Bad Boy Brands announced today that they have signed a multi-year sponsorship &#038; endorsement agreement with Mauricio \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Rua. The new relationship between Bad Boy and Shogun includes product endorsement, advertising, promotion, personal appearances, product design involvement and even a line of Shogun \u00e2\u20ac\u0153signature\u00e2\u20ac\u009d fight apparel, The most noticeable aspect of the relationship will be when Shogun dons the legendary Bad Boy \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Sung\u00c3\u00a3o,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the original Vale Tudo fight shorts as he represents Bad Boy on the international MMA stage.<\/p>\n<p>Bad Boy has been involved with MMA since the early nineties, sponsoring such legendary fighters as Rickson Gracie, Wallid Ismael, Vitor Belfort and Antonio Rodrigo \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Minotauro\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nogueira!. Bad Boy currently offers a full line of premium MMA gear and clothing online and at specialty fight retailers. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ultra aggressive fighting style demands fight apparel of the highest quality and performance attributes\u00e2\u20ac\u009d commented Robin Offner, CEO of Bad Boy. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve developed our new line of Bad Boy Pro Series products specifically for Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s style of fighting\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. \u00e2\u20ac\u009dI\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve known and respected Bad Boy apparel for years in Brazil\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, said Shogun. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m excited to be a part of the Bad Boy team and I will do my best to represent them well\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n<p>Shogun is a solid MMA veteran most known for his spectacular victories over Quinton &#8220;Rampage&#8221; Jackson and Antonio Rogerio \u00e2\u20ac\u009dMinotoro\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nogueira in PRIDE. He is famous for his aggressive fighting style and excellent versatility. Shogun joins the Bad Boy team with a professional record of 18-2. He is scheduled to fight later this year against a yet unnamed opponent in the UFC. His return to action comes after a long layoff due to a knee injury. Shogun has spent the last few months in his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil rehabilitating his knee. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153My Rehab has been going well. I have been taking my time to do it right. I do not want to sit out again due to injury. I will be 100% for my next fight\u00e2\u20ac\u009d stated Shogun.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Additionally, Shogun has opened his new MMA school; Universidade de Luta (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The University of Fighting\u00e2\u20ac\u009d) The school will feature top-level instruction as well as world-class fighters including his older brother Murilo &#8220;Ninja&#8221; Rua. Shogun began his martial arts training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of six. At seven years of age, he decided also to train in Muay Thai. To date, he maintains a perfect fight record of 10-0 in Muay Thai. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d was a top-level competitor in BJJ championships at the Blue and Purple belt level. Rua followed his older brother&#8217; Murilo &#8220;Ninja&#8221; Rua\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s footsteps and began training in Muay Thai at the legendary Chute Boxe Academy. In addition to Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d also currently trains in wrestling and boxing. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Nino Schembri. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I am known for being one of the most exciting fighters in MMA, and I will bring my style of fighting to the UFC, I promise you that,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d stated \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<br \/>\nAbout Bad Boy Founded in 1982, Bad Boy is a leading international action sports lifestyle brand with worldwide appeal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.badboymma.com\/affiliates\">Badboymma.com Affiliate Program details<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepoorrichard.com\/?road_ends\">Road Ends psp<\/a><\/div>\n<ul style=\"display:none\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flashict.net\/?tin_man\">Tin Man dvd<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mauricio \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Rua to endorse Bad Boy MMA Apparel Bad Boy Brands announced today that they have signed a multi-year sponsorship &#038; endorsement agreement with Mauricio \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shogun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Rua. 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