Training & Development Sessions to Feature Former Champs Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz and Frank Mir
Las Vegas, Nev. – Fans in the Houston area would probably love the opportunity to learn how to hit a fastball like Astros star Carlos Lee. They’d be equally excited to learn how to drive to the basket like Rockets guard Kevin Martin, or throw a tight spiral like Texans quarterback Matt Schaub.
Well, at the UFC®Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston this October, the opportunity to learn strategy and techniques from the most influential figures in mixed martial arts presents itself. The Ultimate Fighting Championship®announced today that the UFC Fan Expo in Houston will feature three Training & Development sessions sure to thrill UFC fans.
On Friday, Oct. 7, former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin heads to Texas to teach an intense session starting at 9:30 a.m. CT. Then, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. CT, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz will lead a Training & Development session sure to reflect The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’s aggressive ground and pound style. The action continues on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., as former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir teaches the jiu-jitsu and striking techniques that helped him earn UFC gold.
With three of the sport’s most respected individuals offering Training & Development sessions, the UFC Fan Expo in Houston continues to become the can’t-miss fan event this fall.
“Fans have watched guys like Tito, Forrest and Frank coach on The Ultimate Fighter® and now this is their chance to train with them,” UFC President Dana White said. “Whether you have been training for a long time or just beginning the sport, there is something for everyone at these Training and Development Sessions. This is a cool experience for fans.”
Tickets for Training & Development sessions are on sale now and can be bought exclusively at www.ufcfanexpo.com. Please Note: Attendance for each Training & Development Session is limited and tickets will be sold to the first 100 registrants at $150 per session. Pricing is inclusive of all state and local sales tax. Spectators are not permitted without purchasing a Training & Development credential. Participants ages 13 and under will be admitted to the Training & Development Sessions with ONE adult at no additional charge. Proper ID will be required upon check-in.
Training & Development Session Schedule
(All Times Central)
Friday, Oct. 7
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Forrest Griffin
Saturday, Oct. 8
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Tito Ortiz
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – Frank Mir
For more information on UFC Fan Expo and to purchase tickets to the event, visit www.ufcfanexpo.com. To subscribe to the official UFC Fan Expo newsletter visit www.ufcfanexpo.com/newsletter. For companies interested in reserving space at this premier event, contact Ed Gallo, Event Director at 1-203-840-5546 or email egallo@ufcfanexpo.com. Don’t wait, space is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard VIP packages and general admission tickets are also available online at www.ufcfanexpo.com. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets now and save, as ticket pricing will increase at the door.
All the UFC®Fan Expo activities will be planned in conjunction with UFC®136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD 3 event, which takes place at Toyota Center on Saturday, Oct. 8. Headlined by a lightweight title bout between champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard, UFC 136 also features Jose Aldo defending the featherweight crown against the always-dangerous Kenny Florian. Tickets are still available at ToyotaCenterTix.com, by phone at 1-866-4-HOU-TIX, at select Houston area Randalls locations, and the Toyota Center Box Office. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges and event time and date are subject to change.
About Ultimate Fighting Championship®
Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC®produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually around the world. UFC programming is distributed in the United States on Viacom, Inc.’s Spike TV and on Comcast, Inc.’s VERSUS network. Beginning November 12, 2011 FOX will broadcast four fights annually. In spring 2012, THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER®, UFC’s signature weekly reality TV show debuts on FX. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in over 132 countries and territories, reaching 597 million homes worldwide, in 21 different languages.
UFC® also boasts a powerful presence online, with UFC.com attracting over seven million unique visitors per month, while also possessing one of the most powerful social media followings in all of professional sports. To date, UFC has over six million fans on Facebook and over 300,000 followers on Twitter. In addition, UFC President Dana White is one of the most accessible and most followed executives in sports with over 1.5 million followers on Twitter. On January 22, 2011, UFC continued to set trends in social media, becoming the first major sports league to stream live, broadcast quality action on Facebook.
Ancillary businesses include best-selling DVDs, a bimonthly magazine, the best-selling UFC “Undisputed” videogame franchise distributed by THQ, UFC Gym™, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo™ festivals, branded apparel, trading cards,and articulated action figures.
About Reed Exhibitions
The UFC Fan Expo is operated by Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading events organizer, with over 470 events in 37 countries. In 2008, Reed brought together over seven million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today, Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 38 fully staffed offices.
Reed organizes a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses, and meetings. Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry sectors, including: Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, broadcasting, building & construction, electronics, energy, oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, environment, food service & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design, IT & telecoms, jewelry, life science & pharmaceuticals, machinery, medical education, printing & graphics, property & real estate, security & safety, sports & recreation, and travel. Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations, and government departments, Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.
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