Captain Zorikh at Acom NY State Grappling Championships #4

To raise money for his grappling movie "Redemption," Captain Zorikh solicited sponsorships for his competition in Acom Sports NY State Grappling Championships. Sponsors would pledge a certain amount of money for each point he scored, with a bonus for draws and wins.

After being shut out in his first bouts in the Men's Beginner No Gi, 170-180 lb division, and the men's gi white belt division, he entered the Takedown Tourney...

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[ThePainFactoryCom]

Where is it that you train?

[CZRedemption]

@ThePainFactoryCom

Twin Towers Wrestling Club in NYC. They are a great group, but when I get over my latest injury, I am going to be looking for sponsorship for more training.

[ThePainFactoryCom]

@CZRedemption

Sponsorship is hard to get right now. The economy is hurting the start up companies and the large consumer products companies are only interested in the top fighters. Most companies want to get at least as much out of you as that put in you. If they give 10 bucks for you to wear a shirt, the expect at least 10 bucks in new sells because of you wearing that shirt. You are crazy enough that you just might do it.