slam.canoe.ca - 11/18/2008
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TORONTO Dana White knows exactly what it's going to take to bring the UFC to Canada or, more specifically, Toronto. The undivided attention of Dana White. And a little time. It's going to take me focusing on Toronto, the UFC president said following a press conference today in the city's ...
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Dana White Announces Plan to Attack Toronto
CagePotato.com —
(He’s wearing a hockey jersey! What more do Canadians want?)
So you thought you could keep the UFC out forever, eh, Toronto? You and the whole province of Ontario, just hanging out, watching hockey and that bullshit Canadian football, thinking you’re safe from MMA just because it’s technically illegal there. Well there’s one thing you didn’t plan on: Dana fucking White. And now he’s coming for you, and he won’t take no for an answer:
“I’m going after Canada ...
Dana White Warns Ontario - You're Next!
Bloody Elbow —
Fronted by Luke Thomas.
Canoe.ca has an article up in which Dana White discusses his plans to get the UFC into Ontario:
"There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be in Toronto," White continued. "We’ve got a (clean) nine-year record of health and safety. There is absolutely no reason for Canada to not accept this sport. There’s an education factor; we need to educate people.
"I’m going after Canada after (I get approval in) New York and Massachusetts. I’m attacking ...
You’re Next Toronto!
instantmma.net —
... Our Canadian friends over at Canoe.ca had live coverage of the press conference today, promoting the big Georges St. Pierre and BJ Penn Clash of The Champions at UFC 94. Dana White had some interesting things to say to the Canadian crowd, specifically regarding the UFC in Toronto. ...
Dana promises to crack Ontario
Fightlinker.com » Fightlinker - MMA, UFC, and other funny fight crap —
... If that shit just depressed you, this might cheer you up a little bit: Dana White is promising to do whatever it takes to get legalized in Ontario after New York is done. ...
Dana White To “Test The Waters” With Gina Carano; Hopes To Invade Canada
MMAFrenzy.com —
... While we’re on the subject of Dana White chatter, the man also made his Canadian intentions abundantly clear during a Toronto press conference this week while promoting Penn vs. St. Pierre 2. Apparently, the UFC President is just not satisfied until he gets MMA sanctioning for our neighbors to the north: ...
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