UFC 136 Fan Expo Houston *updates*

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ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP CONFIRMS FIGHTERS FOR UFC FAN EXPO IN HOUSTON ON OCT. 7-8



For its return to Houston for the first time since 2007, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® is bringing some of the sport’s most recognizable names to Texas this October. UFC officials announced today over two dozen athletes scheduled to participate in the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8.

The following fighters will participate in autograph sessions and a variety of other fan activities: UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, former UFC champions Chuck Liddell, Frank Mir, Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort, Rashad Evans, Shane Carwin, and Matt Serra, as well as UFC stars Wanderlei Silva, Urijah Faber, Miguel Torres, Phil Davis, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Clay Guida, Brendan Schaub, Mark Munoz, Donald Cerrone, Jon Fitch, Amir Sadollah, Matt Mitrione, Pat Barry, Jake Shields, Chan Sung Jung, Cole Miller, and Stephan Bonnar.

In addition, STRIKEFORCE lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, top welterweight contender Tyron Woodley and surging middleweight Tim Kennedy will also take part in the festivities.

“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. “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.”

For more information on UFC Fan Expo and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.ufcfanexpo.com. To subscribe to the official UFC Fan Expo newsletter visit http://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 http://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.

Athletes scheduled to attend the UFC Fan Expo are subject to change.

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FightZone TV Joins UFC Fan Expo Houston As Official Supporter


FightZone TV has announced that they have once again joined with the UFC Fan Expo, being held in Houston, TX on October 7th & 8th, 2011.

As an Official Supporter, FightZone TV will air over 100 UFC Expo commercials to over 43 million US homes on various Fox Sports Net Affiliates, DIRECTV, The Dish Network and ATT U-verse.

And of course, FightZone TV Airing Partner, MMA 30 with host Dave Farra, will be there to cover all the action for future FightZone TV airings.

For its return to Houston for the first time since 2007, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is bringing some of the sport's most recognizable names to Texas with over two dozen athletes scheduled to participate in the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8.

The following fighters will participate in autograph sessions and a variety of other fan activities: UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, former UFC champions Chuck Liddell, Frank Mir, Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort, Rashad Evans and Matt Serra, as well as UFC star Wanderlei Silva, Shane Carwin, Urijah Faber, Miguel Torres, Phil Davis, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Clay Guida, Brendan Schaub, Mark Munoz, Donald Cerrone, Jon Fitch, Amir Sadollah, Matt Mitrione, Pat Barry, Jake Shields, Chan Sung Jung, Cole Miller, and Stephan Bonnar.

In addition, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, top welterweight contender Tyron Woodley and surging middleweight Tim Kennedy will also take part in the festivities.

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.

For more information on UFC Fan Expo and to purchase tickets, visit: www.ufcfanexpo.com Standard VIP packages and general admission tickets are also available.


Note: all appearance information is subject to change.