With MMA now being legalized in Ontario, the UFC is expected to hold 3-4 events a year across Canada. Events are expected to be held annually in Montreal, Vancouver, and now Toronto. Dana White responded to the news on his Twitter account with the following:Ontario is taking steps to allow professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events in the province.
The province would adopt the same rules for professional MMA that are widely used across North America. This announcement paves the way for the first regulated professional MMA event to be held in Ontario in 2011.
As MMA has grown in popularity throughout the world, many cities have reaped the economic rewards of hosting events. A major MMA event in Ontario could attract up to 30,000 fans and generate up to $6 million in local economic activity - everything from hotel rooms to restaurants and other stores and services.
While MMA events provide an economic benefit, Ontario's priority is the safety of the competitors. By regulating professional MMA Ontario could enhance the safety of all participants by ensuring explicit safety and medical standards are met at licensed events.
Its done UFC is coming to ontario! Thank you premier dalton mcguinty and minister of consumer services sophia aggelontis! U 2 made it happen. Canadian UFC fans show premier dalton mcguinty and minister of consumer services sophia aggelonitis some love for making this happen!!!!!Looks like the UFC will be making its Ontario debut at the beginning of 2011. Can anybody say GSP vs Koscheck in Toronto?
