{"id":65620,"date":"2014-08-06T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/65620\/efc-light-heavyweight-champion-gideon-drotschie-signs-a-management-contract\/"},"modified":"2014-08-06T10:33:35","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T08:33:35","slug":"efc-light-heavyweight-champion-gideon-drotschie-signs-a-management-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2014\/08\/06\/efc-light-heavyweight-champion-gideon-drotschie-signs-a-management-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Management contract for MMA fighter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Professional MMA fighter and EFC light heavyweight champion Gideon Drotschie has signed a fixed term sponsorship and business management agreement with specialist consultant Mat Barlett.<\/p>\n<p>Since winning the EFC championship belt Drotschie has looked to add key people to an already successful and tight-knit fight team.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Barlett brings a strong business angle to the team and will concentrate on sponsors and business-related matters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We provide boutique-style custom sponsorship acquisition and management services to MMA athletes, which includes a multi-faceted marketing plan that benefits sponsors and fighters,&#8221; said Barlett.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Our core focus is delivering measurable value for brands and to act as a facilitator ensuring a sustainable long term relationship for all parties involved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Drotschie lives in Cape Town and trains at the world class REPS MMA gym under legendary coaches Rico Hattingh and Gregor Weichmann.<\/p>\n<p>He is currently in training to defend his title against Norman Wessels at Grand West Arena in November.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have recovered from my back injury and I am training hard, I am surrounded by a good team and I know I will beat him in November&#8221; Drotschie said when asked about the fight.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is truly an honour to have the opportunity to sign such an exciting fighter and great person like Gideon,&#8221; Barlett.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are very excited to have him join our team, Gideon has shown that he is the best light heavyweight in the country and has a special kind of talent and athleticism. 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