Promising UFC lightweight Sage Northcutt announced on Thursday that he has become the latest fighter on the roster to land an individual sponsorship with Reebok.
Northcutt, who is coming off of a submission loss to Bryan Barberena at UFC on FOX 18 in January, announced the news on social media.
So pumped to announce that I've officially signed with @Reebok. #TeamReebok pic.twitter.com/YO7hF4oTrV
— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) June 29, 2016
While Northcutt was happy to announce the news, some of his peers took the opportunity to throw some shade his way.
who were you with before? Reebok lol get signed after a loss. Do you think it's bc you're a good fighter?
— Ramsey Nijem (@RamseyNijem) June 29, 2016
Northcutt looks to rebound from his first loss at UFC 200 on July 9 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Northcutt will be making his return to the Octagon against Enrique Marin.
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