Coming off work on two THQ video game titles for the UFC franchise, rprt’s Mark DellaGrotte was offered a role in the upcoming Saints Row 3. Saints Row is a top selling video game franchise involving street combat and the underworld.
Josh Hansen gets 2nd in Round 1 SuperX Australia
Racing in the lites division, Josh Hansen placed second on the podium in Round 1 of the Australasian Supercross this past weekend. Racing the #25 plate for Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Josh placed behind Chad Reed from TeamVodafone Honda.
Congrats Josh!
RPRT signs pro BMXer Kelly Bolton
RPRT welcomes its first BMX pro to the roster, Kelly Bolton. Kelly is known for going big and having fun on anything from dirt, concrete and wood.
Kelly rides for Eastern Bikes and DC Shoes.
Welcome to the family Kelly!
Ryan Paul wins Downtown Throwdown 2010
Congrats to RPRT snowboard phenom Ryan Paul on winning the 2010 Downtown Showdown in Seattle this weekend. Ryan takes home $3000.00 and bragging rights for the year.
Mark DellaGrotte to train Kevin James + Vince Vaughn
Mark DellaGrotte has been asked to join Kevin James and Vince Vaughn as they hit the road to do a comedy tour across the USA. Mark will join the two for the east coast section of the tour and will be spending time training both in Muay Thai kickboxing.
Kevin is a well trained martial artist and has worked with Mark in the past.
Zoila Frausto to fight in Bellator Tourney Finals
Fresh off a hard earned win in the semi-finals of the 115 lb. women’s tournament for Belltor against Jessica Aguilar, Zoila Frausto is set to fight Megumi Fujii in the finals on October 28th. Fujii, considered the best pound for pound female fighter in the world, will join Zoila in the ring as the two do battle for the world championship.
RPRT will be handling sponsorships for Zoila for this fight.
RPRT Signs Snowboarder Brennen Swanson
RPRT’s snow manager Ken Perkins added another young ripper to his stable of snowboarders, world cup competitor Brennen Swanson. Known for his unique style and sick tweaks, Brennen is sponsored by Ride, Giro, The House…among others.
Welcome to the family Brennen!
Roberta Mancino chosen top female athlete by Fuel TV
Roberta Mancino has been chosen by action sports channel Fuel TV as one of their favorite top ten female athletes. Ten women will be honored in a special due to air this fall.
In other Roberta news, her ESPN E:60 profile piece is set to air November 9th.
Congrats Roberta.
Louie Lopez to re-sign with Globe Shoes
Top am Louie Lopez has committed to re-sign to Globe Shoes for two more years leading up to his pro career. Louie is flanked by top skaters, and rprt clients, David Gonzalez and Mark Appleyard as well as Luan Oliveira, a Flip teammate.
Curren Caples to shoot NY Times Style Magazine
Curren Caples has been chosen by the NY Times Style Magazine to be shot among a select group of “style influencers” from 2010 for a feature. Curren will be in the pages alongside top producers, musicians, designers, socialites and more.