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“There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be in Toronto,” Dana White noted today at a press conference pumping up GSP vs BJ Penn II. “We’ve got a nine-year record of health and safety. There is absolutely no reason for Canada to not accept this sport. There’s an education factor–we need to educate people”, the UFC president added.
Ontario, the province Toronto resides in has not lifted their ban on the sport of MMA. White has his eye on aiding this process. “I’m going after Canada after New York and Massachusetts. I’m attacking Canada. I’m going to spend so much time in Canada I’ll have to buy a house. I’m going to live here until it’s done. I’m going to be sitting on the porch every day they come to work.”
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UFC 90 TOUR PACKAGE
After the success of our first bus trip for UFC 83 in Montreal, The Substance Group is proud to announce our second bus tour to Chicago for UFC 90.
We have put together an amazing package sure to be enjoyed by UFC and MMA fans from across Canada.
All the details and information about this package are below.
Packages are available on a first come/first serve basis. Our last tour sold out in the first day so make sure you get your tickets ASAP!
You must put down a deposit to secure your spot on the bus
PACKAGE DETAILS
• Ticket to UFC 90
• COACH BUS TO CHICAGO AND BACK TO TORONTO
• Busses are fully insured and licensed
• Busses are fully heated and air conditioned
• Busses are equipped with washroom facilities
• Busses come equipped with TV’s which we will be airing some UFC highlight video’s
• HOTEL ROOM STAY FOR 2 NIGHTS
• The Wyndham O’Hare – located adjacent to The Allstate Arena
• Rooms will be equipped with 2 double beds and will be double occupancy rooms
• Rooms will be secured for Friday and Saturday Night
• Single room package available for additional cost
• VIP TICKET TO AFTERPARTY
• VIP ticket to the after-party
• You will receive free admission and will no wait in any lineup when attending after-party.
MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THE AFTER PARTY.
All Tickets are Non Refundable and Non Transferable
PACKAGE COSTS:
Packages go on-sale WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH @ 10:00AM (EST)
$599.00 (taxes included)
Deposit 1 - $299.50 due immediatley
Final Payment - $299.50 due on or before Friday, September 26th @ 5:00pm (EST)
Any question or comments can be addressed to:
Myles McCarthy
416.508.5801
myles@thesubstancegroup.com
-OR-
Samantha Wong
416 845 8484
Sam@thesubstancegroup.com
-OR-
Renee Alexander
416 312 8024
reneealexander@rogers.com
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UFC 90 TOUR PACKAGE
After the success of our first bus trip for UFC 83 in Montreal, The Substance Group is proud to announce our second bus tour to Chicago for UFC 90.
We have put together an amazing package sure to be enjoyed by UFC and MMA fans from across Canada.
All the details and information about this package are below.
Packages are available on a first come/first serve basis. Our last tour sold out in the first day so make sure you get your tickets ASAP!
You must put down a deposit to secure your spot on the bus
PACKAGE DETAILS
• Ticket to UFC 90
• COACH BUS TO CHICAGO AND BACK TO TORONTO
• Busses are fully insured and licensed
• Busses are fully heated and air conditioned
• Busses are equipped with washroom facilities
• Busses come equipped with TV’s which we will be airing some UFC highlight video’s
• HOTEL ROOM STAY FOR 2 NIGHTS
• The Wyndham O’Hare – located adjacent to The Allstate Arena
• Rooms will be equipped with 2 double beds and will be double occupancy rooms
• Rooms will be secured for Friday and Saturday Night
• Single room package available for additional cost
• VIP TICKET TO AFTERPARTY
• VIP ticket to the after-party
• You will receive free admission and will no wait in any lineup when attending after-party.
MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THE AFTER PARTY.
All Tickets are Non Refundable and Non Transferable
PACKAGE COSTS:
Packages go on-sale WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH @ 10:00AM (EST)
$599.00 (taxes included)
Deposit 1 - $299.50 due immediatley
Final Payment - $299.50 due on or before Friday, September 26th @ 5:00pm (EST)
Any question or comments can be addressed to:
Myles McCarthy
416.508.5801
myles@thesubstancegroup.com
-OR-
Samantha Wong
416 845 8484
Sam@thesubstancegroup.com
-OR-
Renee Alexander
416 312 8024
reneealexander@rogers.com
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Erin Jade, MMA model extraordinaire, is a Toronto native and one of the most prolific models in the mixed martial arts world. Jade answered some questions for theMMAdigest.com
What work have you done modeling for the MMA world?
I’ve done events for Amp’d mobile and Toyo tires; photoshoots for the Fight Network, interviews with Toe-to-Toe radio, The Fan 590, Hardcore Sports Radio/The Score and Tagg Radio; I’ve also been featured in ‘Fighters Only Magazine’ as the babe of the month for May 2008, as well as been featured on several MMA websites…I have a few magazine features, interviews and events coming up this summer as well.
How did you get involved with MMA?
I got involved with MMA because of my boyfriend, yes, I’m taken. (laughs) He trains in Muay Thai and I always go to his fights. He’d also always take me with him when he’d go to watch UFC fights at the bar. From being so exposed to the sport, I just got into from there. I usually model for import shows, but then I decided that since I love MMA, I might as well take my love for modeling and combine it with my interest in the sport.What has been the most exciting event you’ve been to?UFC 83, hands down. It was amazing. I don’t really know what else to say to that.
What are the MMA fans like in Toronto?
The MMA industry is growing bigger and bigger each day. It seems as if more and more people are getting into the sport. Unfortunately, MMA hasn’t been legalized in
Of all the fighters that I’ve met, the one that impressed me the most was probably Brandon Vera. He was so friendly, humble and down to earth. He also had a good sense of humour. I liked that.What have you learned from being a part of the sport?
From modeling for the MMA scene, I’ve really had the opportunity to see how much hard work and dedication goes into the sport. Back then, when I never really knew much about MMA, I thought it was just about a bunch of guys that like fighting. After I started to follow the sport, and learn more about it, I realized that it was so much more than just that. I’ve grown to really respect the people involved because now I know, how much hard work goes into it.
Do you train any martial arts?
Not at the moment. My boyfriend teaches me some Muay Thai but that’s about it for now. I’d like to start though.
What are your thoughts on the women’s MMA scene?
I like it. I like how it shows that women are capable of being involved in sports that people would assume are only for men. It goes against the stereotype that men are tougher than women.
Who is a fighter you are dying to get a chance to meet?
Rampage. I’ve been in contact with him and he seems like a really funny guy. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to meet him in person yet.
Being of Filipino background, is Brandon Vera a fighter that you admire?
Yes. Like I mentioned earlier, he was the fighter that impressed me the most. Not only because he’s Filipino, but because he’s a really good fighter who is really down to earth. When I met him, he knew I was Filipino, so he was cracking some Filipino jokes here and there. He’s great.
What’s your favorite fight of all time?
I’d have to say GSP vs. Matt Serra in UFC 83. I guess it’s because I was there to watch it live, and it was when GSP brought the belt back to Canada.
Which person in the MMA world should be working as a model?
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“We have two more states that we need to get done, New York and Massachusetts. Canada is very important to us, very important to us. After we get New York and Massachusetts done, we’re moving up into Canada and opening up places in Canada, probably Toronto first.”
–UFC president Dana White
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from thesubstancegroup.com:
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THIAGO ALVES HAS TO POSTPONE HIS APPEARANCE THIS WEEKEND AS HE IS UNABLE TO FLY DUE TO AN INNER EAR INFECTION
THIAGO ALVES WILL BE COMING BACK UP NEXT MONTH ON A WEEKEND TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK
BUT BUT BUT
WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER ONE OPENS ….
WE ARE PLEASED AND PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE SOLIDIFIED SOMEONE MUCH BIGGER AND BETTER
CHUTE BOX LEGEND
MAURICIO “SHOGUN” RUA
WILL BE LIVE INSIDE THE DIESEL PLAYHOUSE TOMORROW NIGHT!!!
SEE YOU ALL THERE!
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