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UFC’s Paige VanZant says Reebok has declined to re-up individual sponsorship deal

Paige VanZant is no longer one of the exclusive group of fighters signed to an individual sponsorship deal with Reebok.

In December 2014, the UFC inked a deal with Reebok to make it the official apparel sponsor, including “uniforms” to be worn inside the octagon. From there, Reebok began signing specific fighters to additional deals that involved customized items.

VanZant (7-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC) was one of those athletes, and in the time since the two sides came together, the UFC women’s flyweight contender did nothing but push the brand, even to the point of controversy.

The relationship has come to an end, though, because today VanZant revealed Reebok has opted not to sign her to a new deal after her existing contract expired (via Instagram):

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“As my contract has come to an end I regret to share that Reebok has decided not to resign me with their company. I am so blessed to have been partnered with such an amazing team for so long, I know the future is bright for me and will bring new opportunities. Thanks 🙂 PVZ”

The news comes just weeks out from VanZant’s next fight. After a more than one-year layoff due to an arm injury, “12 Gauge” is scheduled to return to the octagon against Rachael Ostovich (4-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 1, which takes place Jan. 19 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Reebok representatives did not immediately reply to MMAjunkie’s request for comment in this story.

For more on UFC on ESPN+ 1, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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