Companies That Are Perfect Sponsors for These 10 UFC Fighters

The UFC’s deal with FOX is officially set to begin when 2012 kicks off, and that can only mean big things for the sport going forward.

Besides the obvious advantages like more exposure and more promotion, the organization is going to gain more mainstream sponsors the longer they are on network television.

While they will always pick and choose which companies they want to have featured on their programming, some fighters would benefit greatly if they were able to get a sponsor that fit their style and personality.

Clay Guida: Energizer

Clay Guida is known for two things, his hair and his ability to put on a fight that reaches an exhausting pace.

Energizer would be a fantastic sponsor for Guida, since he is the perfect example of their slogan; he just keeps “going and going and going.”

Plus, the idea of a pink bunny on Guida’s fight shorts is hysterical.

Anderson Silva: Dance Dance Revolution

Even Chael Sonnen admits that the man can dance.

After Silva's fight against Demian Maia at UFC 112, it wasn’t clear whether Silva wanted to fight or break-dance fight (shout out to Zoolander fans), so this interactive game fits well.

If they threw Silva’s face on all of the machines, you’d feel a lot less awkward when you played it in front of a group of people, too.

Just tell them it’s for your footwork.

Forrest Griffin: Old Spice

If you have ever played one of the recent Madden games, one of the highlights is Gus Johnson in the commentary booth promoting Old Spice.

Every time he says the phrase “Smell like a man, man,” a little part of me dies with laughter.

As far as Forrest goes, he’s as manly as they come in the UFC, and he fits the Old Spice model quite well.

Joe Lauzon: Apple

In case you didn’t know, Joe Lauzon is super smart.

A deal with Apple would probably be his dream, as he would get all the latest technical gadgets for free, and he is such an exciting fighter, I don’t see why Apple would turn him down.

Frankie Edgar: Life Alert

I tried to stay away from the completely ridiculous, but this one might be pushing it.

Why let a UFC champion become the spokesperson for a device meant to save the lives of the elderly?

Because Frankie Edgar will not stay down, as evidenced by his ability to keep fighting after Gray Maynard rocked him six times in two fights.

A commercial showing Edgar pulling elderly folks to their feet has unintentional comedy written all over it.

Brock Lesnar: John Deere

Honestly, Jack Links is already an awesome sponsor for Lesnar, but I need to add even more redneck onto his legacy.

A John Deere logo would look awesome on Lesnar’s trunks, and if they let him ride a tractor to the cage, I think my head would explode.

Jon Fitch: Snuggie

For the record, I think Jon Fitch is actually a pretty entertaining fighter and is awesome at sticking to his strengths and earning victories.

But if I didn’t make some sort of blanket joke, the comments section of the article would explode.

Fitch gets on top of his opponents and sticks to them like glue, or more appropriately, a blanket with sleeves.

Wanderlei Silva: Rosetta Stone

Wanderlei Silva is a MMA legend and one of the most beloved fighters in the sport, but let's be honest, his English is a little shaky at times.

From his verbal mix up when he called out Chuck Liddell to his incomprehensible post-fight interviews; Wanderlei probably needs this product more than he would like to admit.

Thiago Alves: Jenny Craig

Thiago Alves has had plenty of trouble making weight throughout his UFC career, even leading Dana White to recommend him to move up to middleweight.

But perhaps a deal with Jenny Craig could help the fighter keep his weight down and not have to worry about cutting those last few pounds.

Urijah Faber: Suave for Men

This is pretty obvious.

Look at that hair! It’s absolutely gorgeous!

Well, I’ll be turning in my man card now…