UFC Fan Expo 2009 planned alongside UFC 100 at Mandalay Bay

speeds · Mar 16, 2009

First-ever "UFC Fan Expo" to coincide with UFC 100

The UFC will hold its first-ever two-day MMA exposition in conjunction with July's UFC 100 event, the organization today announced.

"UFC Fan Expo" will be held Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas with meet-and-greet sessions with UFC and WEC fighters, MMA demonstrations, fan-inspired special events, training and development sessions, and other activities.

UFC 100 takes place July 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

UFC Fan Expo will coincide with the pay-per-view event, which is expected to be one of the biggest UFC events in the company's history. The event is expected to include two title fights (in both the heavyweight and welterweight divisions), a bout between the two "The Ultimate Fighter 9" coaches and other marquee attractions.

The UFC teamed up with Reed Exhibitions for the expo.

"We are pleased to work with Reed Exhibitions to present UFC Fan Expo in conjunction with UFC 100," UFC President Dana White stated on UFC.com. "The UFC 100 event is a milestone for us, for the sport of mixed martial arts, and for fight fans around the world. This will be an amazing weekend for UFC fans."

The UFC put serious consideration into the idea of a UFC Fan Expo last year and began soliciting feedback from fans in December.

The organization expects to attract more than 100 companies and brands for the first UFC Fan Expo, which will span more than 200,000 square feet. The businesses will range from apparel to electronic gaming to sports equipment to nutritional supplements and other MMA-related companies.

"Reed Exhibitions is the largest global producer of high-profile and highly targeted events," stated Ed Gallo, event director of the UFC Fan Expo. "Drawing on our experience in pop-culture inspired events such as New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival, the UFC Fan Expo will deliver an unprecedented all-access pass to loyal UFC fans around the world and new fans discovering their passion for mixed martial arts."

For more about the UFC Fan Expo and to purchase tickets, visit UFCfanexpo.com.

Companies interested in reserving space for the event should contact Ed Gallo, event director, at (203) 840-5546 or email egallo@ufcfanexpo.com.
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Should make for a cool weekend for anyone able to attend.

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