UFC 97 updates

February 23rd, 2009 by JP


UFC 97 in Canada still on!

After meeting with Quebec sports officals, Lorenzo Fertitta and Marc Ratner of Zuffa reached a deal that will allow UFC 97 to go ahead as scheduled.

Courtesy of Corus Sports and translated by Bloody Elbow,

- Lorenzo Fertita & Marc Ratner met with Richard Renault (RACJ head of combat sports) and Denis Racicot (RACJ president) Tuesday evening before flying to Europe later that night.

- The event will take place as scheduled under the usual UFC rules except for foot stomps being disallowed.

- RACJ will hold a press conference (no details specified) explaining the decision.

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