Putting on one mixed martial arts show is a challenge, with multiple fighters, trainers and officials involved. Holding two shows the same night doubles the degree of difficulty.
But that's what Unified MMA plans Friday with Unified 57 in Toronto followed by Unified 58 in suburban Edmonton."It's not something that we wanted to do … But with the amount of shows that we're doing, sometimes between commissions and venues and availability with UFC Fight Pass, there's only so many dates you can go with," said Unified president and founder Sunny Sareen.
The Alberta main card will follow the end of the Toronto show, with both airing on UFC Fight Pass. The broadcast will cover five fights from Unified 57 and six from Unified 58.The promotion has two cages and Sareen says some of his team have taken on new roles to get things done. Just assembling the 38 fighters and their cornermen was a challenge, as is ensuring the shows end and start on time for the broadcast.
UFC president Dana White, in town for UFC 297 on Jan. 20 at Scotiabank Arena, took in Unified 55 in Toronto the night before for an episode of “Lookin’ for a Fight,” an online series that is part-talent hunt and part-travelogue.
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