Blackeye Fightwear Enters With The Dragon

Toronto (I-Newswire) October 21, 2011 - BLACKEYE FIGHTWEAR ENTERS WITH THE DRAGON

Toronto, ON and Denver, CO Blackeye Fightwear Inc. announced the sponsorship signing of MMA fighter, Jason “The Dragon” Lee.

Blackeye Fightwear will be in Lee's corner as he looks to improve his professional record to 5-1 at Fight To Win in Denver, Colorado, on October 21. This bout will mark Lee’s debut under the Blackeye banner, and Lee’s signing is the latest in a series of North American fighter sponsorships for the Toronto-based MMA apparel company. Lee joins fellow Grudge Training Center product Josh Huber as a Blackeye Fightwear sponsored professional MMA fighter.

"We are delighted to have begun this relationship with Jason. His dedication as a professional athlete and to his family is consistent with corporate and personal values we represent as a customer-centric organization, said George Burrows, Principal and founder of Blackeye Fightwear.

Lee is a well-regarded striker, is also known for his commitment to the community. Lee is the founder of Bully This!, an anti-bullying program that helps kids deal with bullying and learn to defend themselves. A personal trainer and business owner outside of the octagon, Lee is a dedicated father and family man, and is proud to be affiliated with a brand like Blackeye Fightwear. "Becoming a part of the Blackeye Fightwear team is an honor. It's hard to find companies that are so supportive of fighters on their way up, and I'm excited to represent Blackeye for this fight and beyond," Lee stated.

"A goal of Blackeye Fightwear is to support athletes in the sport of MMA as they develop. Many of these men are not household names yet, however, each of them is pursuing their goal in a way that will ensure their future success in the cage and as positive role-models for the next generation of fighters", said George Burrows.

About Blackeye Fightwear Inc.:
Blackeye Fightwear is a division of Black Eye Fightwear Inc., a Canadian based company founded with the goal of bringing high quality, stylish and wearable apparel to discerning MMA fans.

Company Contact Information
Blackeye Fightwear Inc.
George Burrows
gburrows@BlackeyeFightwear.com