145 King Aldo Signs Sponsorship Deal with Soccer Team Flamengo
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Aldo signed on with soccer club Flamengo just in time for UFC 142
in Rio. | Photo: Fernando Azevedo
RIO DE JANEIRO -- In the latest in a rush of MMA-soccer sponsorships, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo signed a sponsorship contract with his favorite soccer team, Rio de Janeiro’s Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, on Wednesday.
The 145-pound ruler will stamp his shell with Flamengo’s red and black jersey for his title defense against undefeated challenger Chad Mendes in the main event of UFC 142 in Rio on Jan. 14.
"It's a dream that’s been realized," said Aldo. "I always cheered, cried and followed Flamengo since childhood and now to be part of this company is wonderful.”
“He had already shown on several occasions the love he has for Flamengo. We had a few meetings before, but today, we confirmed our partnership,” added team president Patricia Amorim. “After dating for a long time, it has finally become a marriage. Jose Aldo now is part of our team!”
Aldo follows in the footsteps of recent MMA standouts signing with their favorite soccer clubs, including UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva signing with Sao Paulo-based club Corinthians and Paulo Thiago with Cruzeiro of Belo Horizonte.
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