Coming Soon: Topps UFC Trading Cards
Published by Scoop Malinowski on October 14th, 2008 in Memorabilia

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In yet another example of how Mixed Martial Arts is becoming ingrained into the mainstream fabric of America, the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization will join forces with The Topps Company to produce UFC collectible trading cards. The UFC has come to terms and awarded Topps exclusive rights to produce UFC brand trading cards which will feature present, past and future UFC athletes. The UFC/Topps deal has been reported to extend to May of 2011. Early next year is when the UFC trading cards are scheduled to be available for purchase.

Topps will commemorate all of the greatest moments of UFC history – from the very first UFC 1 event to the upcoming November 15 clash between Randy “The Natural” Couture and former pro wrestler Brock Lesnar, as well as future events involving Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira, Georges St. Pierre, BJ Penn, Forrest Griffin, Matt Hughes, Chuck Liddell, etc. Legends of the sport such as Dan Severn, Royce Gracie, Tank Abbott, Ken Shamrock, Don Frye, Kevin Randleman, Jens Pulver, are also expected to be recognized and featured by Topps.

“We are excited to be working with Topps to showcase our incredible athletes on UFC trading cards,” said Dana White, the long time UFC President. “We look forward to having great success with Topps, and to giving UFC fans a product they can collect and trade with other fans of our sport.”