UFC Announces Opro Deal Extension
UFC has announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with global oral protection company, OPRO. The renewal grants OPRO the rights to continue producing custom mouthguards for UFC athletes and UFC-branded mouthguards for retail sale.
As the official licensed M=mouthguard of UFC, OPRO offers UFC athletes mouthguards and fitting at no cost, for use in training and competition. The programme, jointly administered by UFC and OPRO, is entirely optional for UFC athletes.
Hemel Hempstead-based OPRO will also continue to produce and distribute UFC-branded mouthguards for online purchase and through a network of global retail partners, including sporting goods stores, fan shops, department stores, and other popular retail locations.
UFC Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products, Tracey Bleczinski, said, “Health and safety of athletes has long been a priority for UFC, which is why we’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with OPRO. OPRO creates high quality, customised mouthguards individually suited to an athlete’s needs to offer increased protection. We’re also thrilled to be able to continue to offer OPRO’s innovative UFC-branded mouthguards to the larger combat sports community.”
OPRO Commercial Director, Daniel Lovat, added, “We are delighted to have renewed our partnership with the UFC, ensuring their world- class athletes have access to the very best protection for their teeth. UFC is an iconic, global brand which shares our passion for promoting safety in the sport. We look forward to continuing to serve the combat sports community around the world with our innovative range of UFC-branded mouthguards.”
OPRO also serves as the official mouthguard partner of USA Wrestling, USA Taekwondo, Pop Warner, American Youth Football, Great Britain Taekwondo, New Zealand Rugby, England Rugby, and Hockey Australia.
