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February 20, 2009
Forrest to be Featured in Topps' New Line of UFC Trading Cards
Topps, the leading creator and marketer of sports and related trading cards and entertainment products, was granted exclusive rights to produce UFC-brand trading cards featuring current, future, and former UFC athletes, including Forrest Griffin. The deal lasts through May 2011 for UFC trading cards and stickers.
"MMA continues to become one of the most popular sports in the country and Topps is looking forward to joining forces with UFC's rising stars and illustrious history," said Warren Friss, Topps' GM of Sports and Entertainment. "We are extremely excited to work with UFC and give our collectors access that has never before been available in our industry."
As part of the deal, UFC will provide Topps with unique elements of their organization such as gloves used in matches and pieces of the UFC Octagon. Some of the UFC cards will feature Forrest Griffin, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Brock Lesnar, Royce Gracie, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
Source: Topps / Forrest Griffin
