(IRVINE, CA) – Silver Star Casting Company has inked a sponsorship deal with Forrest Griffin who will wear Silver Star during his walkout at UFC 106, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV on November 21, 2009, where he will be fighting Tito Ortiz.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Griffin earned mainstream popularity as a coach on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter Team Rampage v. Team Forrest, and has recently added ‘author’ to his laundry list of professional and athletic accomplishments.
“Silver Star has supported Mixed Martial Arts since its early days and is excited to be working with one of the sport’s most established and recognized fighters.” said Silver Star Casting Company president and CEO, Luke Burrett.
“Silver Star has been a presence in mixed martial arts for many years and I’m very happy to be working with them for UFC 106,” said Forrest Griffin. “I’m looking forward to a successful fight and the after party Silver Star is sponsoring for me at JET after the fight.”
The UFC 106 Forrest Griffin walkout tee features an allover print with a tattoo-inspired winged skull that is highlighted with silver foil and surrounded with tribal roses. The UFC 106 Forrest Griffin walkout tee is available online now at www.buysilverstar.com and in stores November 2009.
Silver Star Casting Company is an “in demand” lifestyle clothing brand with an innovative style. Based in the apparel hub of So. California, Silver Star delivers trend setting merchandise to retailers nationwide. Seen on athletes and celebrities alike the brand is available through Macy’s, Dillard’s, Tilly’s, Journey’s, Pac Sun, and more. In over 3,000 doors nationally and over 45 countries globally, Silver Star has been defining and setting apparel trends for over 16 years.
– Press Release