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  1. Heavyweight contenders Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane are scheduled to compete for the title in an event held at the White House South Lawn.

UFC Announces Toronto Event and Regulatory Changes in Ontario

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 18
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What happened

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Dana White confirmed that the Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30, 2027, marking the first numbered event of 2027 in the city. The main card of this event will air on Paramount+ in Canada without an additional cost to subscribers. Separately, Justin Gaethje won the undisputed lightweight title after defeating Ilia Topuria at the White House, where Ciryl Gane also defeated Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title.

From combatpress.com, aol.co.uk

Why it matters

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The event in Toronto is part of a partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Sport, which has implemented regulatory and financial changes to attract combat sports events. These changes include eliminating gate fees and reducing costs for promoters, which is intended to boost sport tourism.

Heavyweight contenders Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane are scheduled to compete for the title in an event held at the South Lawn.

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Who's involved

  • Dana WhitePresident of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipThe mixed martial arts promotion company holding the events
  • Ciryl GaneFrench mixed martial arts fighter who won the interim heavyweight title
  • Alex PereiraBrazilian kickboxer who lost the interim heavyweight title
  • Justin GaethjeAmerican mixed martial arts fighter who won the undisputed lightweight title
  • Donald TrumpAmerican politician who hosted an MMA event at the White House

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  • Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipSpeculative

    The UFC could see increased revenue from the partnership and the expanded media rights deal with Paramount.

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How it developed

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  1. Dana White confirmed a UFC event is coming to Toronto.1 source
  2. Diego Lopes, Oliveira, and Hunter Campbell are discussing potential high-stakes bouts and BMF title pursuits for Diego Lopes in the lightweight division, with Madison Square Garden as a target location.Sub-event
  3. Hasan, an Indonesian fighter, competed in Las Vegas, receiving praise from Dana White.Sub-event
  4. A UFC event required resources from the Federal Aviation Administration.Sub-event
  5. Daly reported on the UFC Freedom 250 event.Sub-event
  6. Dana White confirms his role as president of UFC while Ciryl Gane and Diego Lopes are involved.1 source

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