It looks like a new trend has started with tools companies sponsoring MMA fighters. We did a post and actually got to meet Milwaukee Tool sponsored Cain Velasquez, the current Heavy Weight Champion. We think they got really lucky now that he is the winner and think the sponsorship was a good fit. We will see if this trend continues and how well it works out for others. If you aren’t familiar with Husky Tools it is the Home Depot line of hand tools and also apparently tool storage, power washers and air compressors. Check out the full Husky Tools Teams up with MMA Fighter Thiago Alves press release below.
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLa.– On Dec. 11, 2010 in Montreal, Canada, Welterweight MMA Artist Thiago Alves will sport the Husky Hand Tools logo on his shorts as he takes on rival John Howard.
Husky Hand Tools aligned itself with Alves because of the similarities in traits between the brand and the fighter: hard working, diverse and powerful.
“Because of all the upfront hard work and innovative powerful designs, Husky Hand Tools and Accessories continue to deliver reliable performance that helps to make tough jobs easier” said Iron Bridge Tools Karen Gough. “Just like when you use a Husky Hand Tool, in Mixed Martial Arts success comes by combining power with finesse and reliability; and that is also the winning combination you get with the passionate and committed Thiago Alves.”
Thiago Alves, a native of Brazil and current resident of Coconut Creek, FL has been a winning MMA Fighter for 12 years. With a 22-5-0 record, Thiago a UFC and AFC Veteran, has been King of the Cage, Mass Destruction Champion, Reality Fighting Champion, Shooto America Veteran, 3X Brazilian State Champion Muay Thai, and more. Alves, a determined and ardent winner overcame a potentially career ending health issue earlier this year, and through a comprehensive new diet and strengthening workout schedule, Alves is back to top form and ready to win the December 11th match up!
Innovative, Reliable and Hard Working…that Means Husky Hand Tools and Thiago Alves!
