CYPRESS, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2006) — Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corp. has signed on as the “official tire” of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a combat sport joining various martial arts, kickboxing and wrestling.
“From its off-road line to its ultra-high performance street tires, Toyo tires brings with it in-your-face, aggressive performance and style, attributes appreciated by UFC fans and competitors alike,” the tire maker said in a statement.
In the UFC, various choke and submission holds are used to either knock out or dominate an opponent, Toyo said. In the U.S., the fights are sanctioned in Nevada, Florida, Massachusetts and New Jersey.