Matt Mitrione wasn't allowed to wear non-Reebok sneakers during UFC media day.
Matt Mitrione came to the UFC media day venue wearing Jordan shoes, and ended up conducting interviews barefoot. Competing brands aren't allowed on the UFC's new Athlete Outfitting Policy, and apparently his non-Reebok sneakers had to go.
"(My shoes) are outside," Mitrione explained to MMA Fighting. "I had some J's on my feet, and that was not part of the attire. So I came in barefooted."
"Not necessarily," he said about knowing this would happen. "I thought it was possible that it's considered 'dressed up'.