Blackeye Fightwear Signs MMA Star Josh Hill

Online, August 9, 2011 (Newswire.com) - It's A Blackeye Sponsorship for MMA Fighter Josh Hill

Toronto ON - Blackeye Fightwear is excited to announce its sponsorship of Canadian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Josh Hill (record: 6-0). The deal comes just as Hill gets set to take on Mike Roberts (record: 4-3-1) in a Global Warriors Fighting bout at Hamilton Place on August 13th, 2011.

"Blackeye Fightwear is proud to have Josh on our team and we're delighted to be in his corner. Josh's dedication to the sport, his fighting spirit and his character make him a great ambassador for Blackeye Fightwear. Our brand was built on pride, courage and perseverance - the same way Josh performs in the cage," said George Burrows, Principal and Founder of Blackeye Fightwear.

Hill becomes the first fighter to compete under the Blackeye banner, and it's a pact both parties think will be a tremendous success. "I am humbled and proud to be part of the family at Blackeye Fightwear. Their style reflects mine, and their commitment the sport, the fans and their fighters is second to none. I look forward to having Blackeye in my corner for my upcoming fight on August 13th at Global Warriors Fighting Championship in Hamilton, Ontario" said Hill of the relationship.

The signing of Hill further underscores the commitment of Blackeye Fightwear to the sport and to mixed martial artists in Canada and the USA. The release of the Josh Hill Walk-out Shirt is scheduled for August 12th, available at www.BlackeyeFightwear.com

Mixed Martial Arts is among the fastest growing sports in the world. Noteworthy professional fighting organizations include Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strike Force (sister company to UFC), Bellator Fighting Championships, Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) and Global Warriors FC. Mixed Martial Arts competitions are sanctioned in most states in the U.S.A. and several provinces in Canada with Ontario hosting the largest MMA event of over 55,000 people in April 2011.