Las Vegas, NV – Fundafighter, the number one crowdsourcing destination in mixed martial arts, today announced UFC welterweight, Brian Ebersole, has joined Fundafighter as Vice President of Athlete Relations.
“As a fighter who competes at virtually every level within the sport, Brian Ebersole understands the combat sports business from every point of view, and is therefore the perfect individual for this new position with Fundafighter,” said Robert Stein, Founder of Fundafighter. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the Fundafighter team and look forward to his input, expertise, and influence in helping us reach our potential as an MMA crowdsourcing website.”
“I’m pleased to join Fundafighter as Vice President of Athlete Relations where I’ll be working with Robert Stein and his team in drawing more and more fighters to the number one destination in crowdsourcing for MMA,” said Ebersole. “It is my hope to be able to help Fundafighter gain recognition and respect in the world of mixed martial arts, by way of our unique propositions, and value, both to athletes and fans alike.”
With traditional sponsorship and endorsement deals still young and evolving, even despite the global growth and popularity of the sport of MMA, Stein created Fundafighter in 2012 with the vision of building an alternative revenue source for MMA athletes.
“I created Fundafighter as a way for MMA fighters and fans to connect with each other and to build a brand new revenue source for fighters,” said Stein. “Through Fundafighter, the premier MMA crowdsourcing platform, fans can invest in their favorite fighters and share in their success.”
Fundafighter is an easy to use online platform where fighters can connect directly with millions of MMA fans around the world while raising money to support their projects. The Fundafighter team provides the destination, and builds a professional, customized crowdsourcing page complete with video narratives, photos and detailed descriptions of the fighter’s goals. In exchange for pledges, fighters offer fans a range of rewards and prizes including exclusive memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences.
“Our goal is to see Fundafighter become one of the most popular social media destinations and revenue sources for MMA fighters,” said Greg Hoffman, co-founder of Fundafighter. “From fighters just starting out, to fighters who make it to the top, Fundafighter provides a simple platform where you can communicate your goals directly to your fans.”
Once Fundafighter approves a fundraising project, the team offers ongoing support including technical and administrative assistance, creative ideas and strategic public relations.
About Brian Ebersole:
Indiana-born and Illinois-raised Ebersole (50-16-1-NC) had humble beginnings to his MMA career, fighting throughout the Midwest. After toiling for over a decade, amassing 65+ fights, Ebersole first fought in the Octagon at UFC 127 in 2011. He remained undefeated through his next three fights, knocking out Dennis Hallman and decisioning Claude Patrick and TJ Waldburger. He’s won five of his last seven fights and last competed at UFC 167, the UFC’s historic 20th anniversary celebration event.
For more information about Ebersole, visit his page at Fundafighter.com and follow him on Twitter at @TwasEbersole.
About Fundafighter:
Fundafighter is an easy, one-step way for fighters to connect with the millions of MMA fans around the world and raise funds to support their projects. Fundafighter provides the destination and builds a professional, customized fundraising page complete with video narratives, photos and detailed descriptions of the fighter’s goals. In exchange for pledges, fighters offer fans a range of rewards and prizes including exclusive memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences. Crowdsourcing has entered the Cage – Fundafighter is in your corner.
