VANCOUVER, BC,
July 8, 2021 /CNW/ - RYU
Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU) (OTCQB: RYPPF) (FWB: RYAA)
RYU Apparel Inc., creator of award-winning urban athletic
apparel, is pleased to announce it has provided a sponsorship to
Ilia Topuria, an undefeated 10-0
Ultimate fighter, in his bid to maintain his undefeated
position.
Ilia Topuria, nicknamed "El
Matador" and only 24 years of age, began Judo classes when he
was 4 years old. He is the lead fighter of First Round Management
Europe based in Alicante, Spain.
MMA & Ultimate Fighting Achievements Include:
https://www.instagram.com/iliatopuria/
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/129278-ilia-topuria
https://www.instagram.com/frm_europe/
https://www.climentclub.es/
As a result of his career success, Ilia
Topuria was selected to take on Ryan Hall, another
Featherweight MMA fighter and past winner of The Ultimate Fighter,
at the upcoming UFC 264 on July
10th, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. While seeking sponsorship to
help with offsetting some of the expenses he has incurred in
preparing for this fight, RYU CEO Cesare
Fazari was approached by Clifford J Perry, Executive
Director for Topuria, based on their mutual philosophy of
RESPECT!
When Mr. Fazari learned of Mr. Topuria's impressive winning
record, his upcoming Ultimate Fight against Ryan Hall and his considerable work ethic and
dedication to the sport he was thrilled to agree to a sponsorship.
Alongside providing performance training apparel and gear, RYU
provided the final $10,000 USD required for Mr. Topuria's
Las Vegas expenses including
housing, food and an SUV.
"I can say with certainty that supporting an athlete like
Ilia Topuria is why we do what we do
at RYU. Our team respects and supports any MMA athlete committed to
a life-long practice of training and focus. This upcoming fight is
the culmination of 20 years of dedication, sacrifice and
discipline. llia exemplifies focused mindfulness and precision
movement which are the very roots of our brand," stated RYU CEO
Cesare Fazari.
The MMA fighter's Executive Director, Clifford J Perry commented
that "Ilia Topuria has heart,
humility, dedication to his sport and respect. Ilia will become a
distinguished role model to other Millennials, Gen Xers and even
Boomers as I am sure some of us will say we wish we had a grandson
like Ilia."
RYU COO Rob Blair also commented,
"We're excited to support IIia as we reconnect RYU back to our
roots in MMA. RYU is a brand dedicated to supporting those who
share our brand values and everyone connected to our brand is
united by this purpose. It's movement that informs all that we do
and is the core belief for RYU."
Ilia Topuria stated, "I'm humbled
by the generosity of the RYU team. I've enjoyed using several of
their incredible professional products and appreciate their martial
arts-based philosophical approach to movement. Their mantra of
Respect Your Universe complements my overwhelming feeling of
respect for everyone including my opponents, exemplified by me
walking over and hugging my defeated opponents. Showing respect and
empathy for everyone aligns uniquely with RYU. This sponsorship
allowed me to focus on just my training during this intense and
crucial part of preparing for this momentous fight on July 10th that is going to be streamed
on Pay Per View, the most ever subscribed to for an MMA event and
to millions and millions of people worldwide!"
On Behalf of the Board
About RYU Apparel Inc.
RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU, OTCQB: RYPPF), or Respect Your
Universe, is an award-winning urban athletic apparel and
accessories brand engineered for fitness, performance and
lifestyle. Designed without compromise for fit, comfort, and
durability, RYU exists to facilitate optimal human performance. For
more information, please visit the RYU website
at: http://ryu.com
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