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UFC Press Conference in Calgary Wednesday

UFC® PRESS CONFERENCE IN CALGARY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 AT NOON
 
PLUS: LOCAL FIGHTERS TO HOLD OPEN WORKOUTS WITH CALGARY STAMPEDERS PLAYERS AT BDBMARTIAL ARTS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22 FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM
 

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization President Dana White and Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright will be in Calgary on Wednesday, March 21 to make a major announcement.  Starting at noon, the pair will host a special press conference to be held at Flames Central in downtown Calgary. The event is open to the public.
 
Then, on Thursday, March 22, Alberta-based UFC® fighters Nick Ring, Jason MacDonald and Mitch Clarke will be taking part in an open workout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BDB Martial Arts. This event is open to the public and will give fans an up close look at mixed arts training and some of Canada’s best local talent. Calgary Stampeders players Eric Fraser and Corey Mace will also be on hand to learn some MMA training techniques first hand.
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all free and open to the public):
 
UFC® PRESS CONFERENCE
WHEN:           
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. MTN
(doors to the public at 11:30 a.m.)
WHERE:           
Flames Central, 219-8th Street SW, Calgary
WHO:       
UFC® President Dana White
UFC® Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright
 
UFC® OPEN WORKOUTS
WHEN:           
Thursday, March 22, 2012 – 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. MTN
WHERE:           
BDB Martial Arts, 3300 14th Ave NE
WHO:       
Jason MacDonald, UFC middleweight
Nick Ring, UFC middleweight
Mitch Clarke, UFC lightweight
Eric Fraser, Calgary Stampeders defensive back
Corey Mace, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman