Shaj Haque

Shaj “Superman” Haque’s hard work has reaped huge rewards the South Shields based fighter’s work in the local community and in national competition has been recognised with a big sponsorship deal. Newcastle based combat sports store www.fightstoremma.comhas teamed up with the huge International martial arts equipment and apparel manufacturer Revgear to sponsor the up and coming fighter. The California based company are one of the select few Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) companies to be allowed to sponsor fighters in the sport’s biggest promotion the UFC and have added Shaj to their UK team of sponsored fighters. Shaj will get all his gear provided by Revgear through their UK distributor Fightstoremma, making sure he is fully equipped to train safely and effectively for his upcoming professional fights. Fightstoremma.com’s Managing Director Alex Wright said: “We are excited to have Shaj on board as a sponsored fighter, we already knew of the great work he does coaching at South Shields Fighting Fit, and his professional career is going from strength to strength, we know he is going to be a great ambassador for us and Revgear and we are looking forward to a long and successful relationship.” Shaj last win took him to 3-0 and as a professional (after a successful amateur career) and catapulted him into the UK top 10 for his weight category. The undefeated fighter has signed a 5 fight contract with the UK’s biggest promotion Cage Warriors, and Shaj is setting his sights on rising to the top of the UK tree, and then onto the biggest stage of them all, the UFC. South Shields Fighting Fit is a not for profit organisation that hold a big range of classes ranging from MMA for kids and adults, to Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness classes, all ages and experience levels are welcome and the friendly staff can help you reach your goals whether you want to get in shape or become a professional fighter.