UFC announces Q&A schedule and participants for Toronto Fan Expo

by Jesse Holland on Apr 21, 2011 9:16 AM EDT in Upcoming UFC Events

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing a little something extra to the UFC 129: "St. Pierre vs. Shields" event when it travels across the border for the promotion's debut in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which is scheduled for the Rogers Centre on April 30, 2011.

The promotion recently announced a two-day "Fan Expo" at the nearby Direct Energy Centre from April 29 right up until fight time on April 30 to coincide with the UFC 129 pay-per-view.

Standard expo activities include meet and greets with legendary UFC, Pride FC and WEC fighters, mixed martial arts (MMA) demonstrations, grappling "Super Fights," fan-inspired special events as well as other combat related opportunities and entertainment.

And now the UFC has confirmed its list of Q&A participants that will include Dana White, Bruce Buffer, Joe Rogan, Chuck Liddell, Herb Dean, Herschel Walker and Tom Wright.

UFC Fan Expo Toronto Q&A schedule of events after the jump.

Friday, April 29 (all times Eastern)

10 a.m. - UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer
12:30 p.m. - UFC President Dana White
2 p.m. - UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan, hosted by UFC broadcaster Mike Goldberg
4:30 p.m. - Chuck Liddell, UFC Hall of Famer and Executive Vice President of Business Development, hosted by UFC broadcaster Mike Goldberg

Saturday, April 30

11 a.m. - Rules and Judging Seminar with respected referee Herb Dean
12:30 p.m. - UFC Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright
2 p.m. - STRIKEFORCE star Herschel Walker, hosted by commentator Todd Harris

"I always enjoy interacting with the fans and I’m excited to host a Q&A at the UFC Fan Expo," UFC President Dana White said in a recent press release. "I’m glad that fans will have the chance to talk to Buffer, Rogan, Chuck, Herb, Tom and Herschel as well. This is a cool opportunity for fans to connect with the top names in this sport and it’s all a part of delivering the ultimate experience."

The 2011 UFC Fan Expo will also feature apparel, electronic gaming, food & beverages, fight gear, fitness equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements, lifestyle products and much more.

Oh, and by the way, there are also some huge fights taking place that weekend.

UFC 129 is set to feature a main event between Canada's own Georges St. Pierre, defending his welterweight title against fresh challenger -- and former Elite XC and Strikeforce champion -- Jake Shields.

The event is also expected to include "Father Time" Randy Couture, defying the odds once again to take on Karate master Lyoto Machida.

Sounds like a blast.

For more information on UFC Fan Expo 2011 "Toronto" and to purchase tickets visit www.ufcfanexpo.com by clicking here.

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Be there both days. All day.

Anybody got word on where the weigh in’s are?
Im going to those to and from what I understand my pass gives me early entry for better seats….

UFC 129. This is how Christmas used to feel when I was six.

by Bigger Zino on Apr 21, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions

Sweet man, you are lucky!

Going to be a good night of fights! (hopefully)

Shogun Rua, still only 1 quality win in the UFC and I don't want to hear any garbage excuses about his knee. That is all.

by Edgecrusher71 on Apr 21, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

weight ins at ricoh coliseum

It’s next door to the direct energy centre. It’s literally 50 metres away. Is your pass the fight club or vip pass? Doors open for 2. I assume there will be a private Q&A for those fans like they always do. They’re doing a “Super 7” photo op with all 7 UFC champs at 3. Btw are you from the east end (Scarborough, etc)?

by StrangeD84 on Apr 21, 2011 10:05 AM EDT reply actions

thanks Strange

yeah i have the VIP pass… and Im from North east up in Markham

UFC 129. This is how Christmas used to feel when I was six.

by Bigger Zino on Apr 21, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

You're welcome

I’ll be there too with fight club pass. You must be saving for awhile or ballin’ lol if you got the VIP pass. I heard it was 1700+!

by StrangeD84 on Apr 21, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

shit no

mine was like $250 bucks or something. I do alright but for $1700 bucks Im going to Cabo Wabo for a week. I like MMA but….

UFC 129. This is how Christmas used to feel when I was six.

by Bigger Zino on Apr 21, 2011 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd sure like to get the chance to talk some with Herschel Walker

Herschel peaks my interests with his history in the NFL and chosen workouts. That guy is ripped for his age. He sure sticks out in a crowd and the MMA world. I understand that some may not like him because he isn’t in a top 10 or pound for pound ranking, but I like the uniqueness.

Irony is the clash of opposites. It is the juxtaposition of what is expected against what happens; what you know and what you think you know. And... Most people don't get it.

by irq77 on Apr 21, 2011 11:15 AM EDT reply actions