Long considered a hotbed of mixed martial arts fandom, the Canadian
province of Ontario may soon play host to one of the biggest events in
the sport’s history.
In a reversal of recent directives, Ontario government officials are
“taking steps to allow professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events in
the province,” according to a statement issued today.
UFC president Dana White has long called Canada a “mecca” for MMA and
has predicted a show in Toronto – the largest city in Canada and the
provincial capital of Ontario – could generate a crowd of some 30,000
spectators.