Rising Mixed Martial Arts Competitor Signs Sponsorship Deal

Released on = December 18, 2006, 11:32 am

Press Release Author = Erik Charles / CNY MMA

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Streetwise Fightwear, based out of Fayetteville, NY, today
announced that it has signed a multi-fight sponsorship deal with local professional
mixed martial arts competitor Erik "Chainsaw" Charles, a rising star in America's
fastest growing sport.

Press Release Body = FAYETTEVILLE, NY - Streetwise Fightwear, based out of
Fayetteville, NY, today announced that it has signed a multi-fight sponsorship deal
with local professional mixed martial arts competitor Erik "Chainsaw" Charles, a
rising star in America's fastest growing sport.

Charles will adorn the Streetwise logo and website on his fight shorts to be worn in
his upcoming professional bouts both here in the United States and Puerto Rico. The
sponsorship also includes his participation Streetwise Fightwear promotions and
advertising.

Charles was an amateur stand out winning a New York State Golden Gloves Boxing
Championship and WEKAF Full Contact National Championship. Since turning
professional in February 2006, he has shot to the number one contender spot for four
different organizations including the North American Boxing Council.

"Streetwise Fightwear is proud to sponsor Erik "Chainsaw" Charles," says Founder and
President, Ray Newkirk. "He is an outstanding athlete who personifies the highest
standards of achievement and competitive spirit."

Most recently, Charles was named the MassMMA.net Fighter of the Month after stopping
three of Massachusetts Top 5 heavyweights, all in the first round by technical knock
out due to strikes. He will be fighting for the North American Boxing Council Light
Heavyweight World Title on January 19 at The Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ.

Charles trains at CNY MMA here in Cortland, a facility he co-owns with Ryan and
Melanie Ciotoli. CNY MMA is open to the public and can be reached at 607.836.4662 or
via the internet at www.cnymma.com. You can watch highlights from Charles' fights
by visiting www.youtube.com/watch?v

Web Site = http://www.cnymma.com

Contact Details = Erik Charles
CNY MMA
4710 Rte 41
Cortland, NY 13045
607-836-4662

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