Toyo Tires(R) Increases Sponsorship of Ultimate Fighting Championship(R)

Toyo Tires(R) Increases Sponsorship of Ultimate Fighting Championship(R)

CYPRESS, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyo Tires(R), the "Official Tire of the Ultimate Fighting Championship(R)," announces an increase in their sponsorship support of the exciting combat sports series. UFC(R) boasts an international contingent of fighters that do battle in The Octagon(TM), a ring that keeps opponents always in conflict. In addition to live audiences, UFC(R) events are broadcast live on Pay-Per-View, as well as select matches airing on Spike TV.

As a part of the increased sponsorship package, the Toyo Tires(R) logo will appear in two prominent locations on the canvas, and on two bumpers inside The Octagon(TM). In addition, Toyo Tires(R) will be recognized as a sponsor by announcer Bruce Buffer, during both the weigh-ins and fights. UFC(R) events will take place both at the Mandalay Bay and Hard Rock Hotels in Las Vegas. On April 15th, the UFC(R) will hold its first-ever fight in California at the Arrowhead Pond, in Anaheim. According to Dana Zamalloa, Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation, "We are pumped to be involved with this growing sport, and to be a part of the historic first event in California."

Toyo Tires(R) produces a large variety of tires popular with today's action sports enthusiast, from their Proxes line of ultra-high performance tires for cars, SUVs and light trucks; to their Open Country line of tires for light trucks and SUVs. To learn more about the complete line of products from Toyo Tires(R) and their lifestyle activities, log on to toyo.com. For more information on upcoming UFC(R) events and to learn more about your favorite fighters, log on to ufc.tv.

Toyo manufactures and distributes a complete line of high performance and original equipment replacement tires for passenger car, light truck, commercial truck, bus, off-road and construction applications.

Source: Toyo Tires

CONTACT: Media, Jay Jones of TMC, +1-949-851-6313, or fax,
+1-949-833-0253, themarketconnect@aol.com, for Toyo Tires

Web site: http://www.toyo.com/
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