UFC autograph sessions announced for Houston Fan Expo on Oct. 7-8

by Jesse Holland on Sep 1, 2011 1:44 PM EDT in Upcoming UFC Events

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently announced its comprehensive list of autograph sessions scheduled for the two-day "Fan Expo" event at the George R. Brown Convention Center from Oct. 7 right up until fight time on Oct. 8 to coincide with the upcoming UFC 136 pay-per-view broadcast.

"Edgar vs. Maynard 3" takes place at the Toyota Center on Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston, Texas.

The UFC Fan Expo typically includes meet and greets with legendary UFC, Pride FC and Strikeforce fighters, mixed martial arts (MMA) demonstrations, grappling "Super Fights," fan-inspired special events, training and development sessions, as well as other combat related opportunities and entertainment.

The fighters below are currently penciled in for Booth 1645 at various times throughout the weekend:

Pat Barry, Vitor Belfort, Stephan Bonnar, Shane Carwin, Donald Cerrone, Dominick Cruz, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Urijah Faber, Jon Fitch, Forrest Griffin, Clay Guida, Jason Miller, Cole Miller, Frank Mir, Matt Mitrione, Tito Ortiz, Amir Sadollah, Brendan Schaub, Matt Serra, Jake Shields, Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva and Miguel Torres.

In addition to attracting more than "150 leading vendors covering roughly 300,000 square feet of space," the exhibit floor will "feature apparel, electronic gaming, food & beverages, fight gear, fitness equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements, lifestyle products and much more."

In conjunction with the above list, the promotion will also feature exhibitor-sponsored autograph sessions with appearances by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, Tim Kennedy, Kyra Gracie and more.

To see that list as well as autograph times and booth numbers, click here.

"We're excited to bring some of the biggest stars in the sport to Houston for the UFC Fan Expo," UFC President Dana White said in a recent press release. "This is our sixth Expo now. For people who have never experienced the Fan Expo before, trust me, this is the ultimate fan experience. You won't be disappointed."

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

UFC 136 will be headlined by the long-awaited trilogy fight in the rivalry between Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and his own personal "Bully," Gray Maynard.

A second championship match-up is set for "Space City," as featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo will put his strap on the line against Kenny Florian, who is still in search of that elusive first title win.

A middleweight number one contender bout is also on the card with Republican Chael Sonnen going to war against super-soldier Brian Stann for the right to challenge for the 185-pound title.

Sounds like a blast.

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

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i was really hoping they came to vegas for 137

I really want to meet wanderlie

NICK DIAZ.... champ 2011

by 209stk on Sep 1, 2011 1:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

damn!

Why did I pick this day to get married ughhh…

by obedh005 on Sep 1, 2011 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

R their more fighters guna b there and r they guna b announced at a later date or is dat it ?just a ? 1st time 4 me thanks

by elguapo2 on Sep 1, 2011 1:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

There will be way more than that. Those are just UFC sponsored ones. There will be booths of sponsors with the fighters they sponsor signing too.

Plus just random fighters walking around

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."

by Ponch-Hoe on Sep 1, 2011 2:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Gotta get there early...

To be first in line for a don frye autograph.

Drink.
Pee.
Repeat.

by DonnMcslick on Sep 1, 2011 2:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

awesum

Thanks guys ! I’m hoping shogun n big nog make it out der ! Kant freakin wait !

by elguapo2 on Sep 1, 2011 2:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Going to be my first time, can't wait

Pumped that Anderson is going to be there. Him, Pat Barry, Wandy, Dom Cruz, and Guida are must meets. Hoping Rampage makes it. Be cool to meet him after upsets Jones

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The sin which is unpardonable is knowingly and wilfully to reject truth, to fear knowledge lest that knowledge pander not to thy prejudices.

Ah snap, ah snap. Come to my macaroni party and take a nap.

by Str8_right on Sep 1, 2011 2:33 PM EDT reply actions