Frustrated mixed martial arts fans from Ontario will now have a place to go to voice their opinions. On Saturday, May 22, the First Annual Ontario MMA Day takes place with an outdoor rally at Queen’s Park on the front lawn of the Legislature Building. The event, organized by the Toronto-based Mixed Martial Arts Expo, aims to bring together Ontario citizens, families and businesses that see a great benefit in having MMA recognized as legitimate combat sport in province, just as boxing has been for over eighty years.
MMA Day organizer and president of MMA Expo, Gerald Chopik, states that, “MMA Day on May 22 gives Ontario families, related industry workers and MMA athletes and fans and the opportunity to raise awareness about not only how they –but the province at large– will benefit from MMA being sanctioned in Ontario.”
Former UFC fighter, Jeff Joslin, who is currently a mixed martial arts instructor/competitor, Ontario businessman, and radio announcer, will host the event. Also in attendance on the day will be representatives from the tourism and hospitality industries, local and provincial politicians and many of the biggest names in the Ontario MMA community including:
- “Showdown Joe” Ferraro ~ MMA Analyst and host of MMA Connected on Rogers Sportsnet.
- Sam Stout ~ UFC Lightweight Contender and co-owner of the Adrenaline Training Centre.
- Mark Hominick ~ WEC Featherweight Contender and co-owner of the Adrenaline Training Centre.
- Carlos Newton ~ The first-ever Canadian UFC Champion.
- Loudon Owen ~ Chairman of the Fight Network.
- Shah Franco ~ BJJ and MMA Instructor.
- Sean Pierson ~ Bellator Welterweight fighter.
- and many more...
The event takes place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST and from 2- 3 p.m. there will be an on-site press conference.
If fans would like to show support for MMA in Ontario, they can join the MMA DAY Facebook page. For more information on the MMA Expo, visit www.mixedmartialartsexpo.com.
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