Tapout Canada

UFC 129 in Toronto events

Cyril — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:21:42 +0000

TORONTO – (April 28, 2011) – The popular mixed martial arts brand TapouT, an Authentic Brands Group company led by James Salter, will be in Toronto April 28^th, 29^th and 30^th, 2011. The TapouT crew, which includes founders Punkass and Skyskrape, as well as popular MMA fighters, Stephan Bonnar, Ryan Bader, Donald Cerrone, Cole Miller, Chris Lytle and Pat Barry will be hosting numerous events around the city of Toronto before UFC® 129, the UFC® Fan Expo and the much anticipated bout between TapouT fighter Jake Shields and Georges St-Pierre.

TapouT founders Punkass and Skyskrape will be available for media interviews April 28^th, 29^th and 30^th. The TapouT founders can discuss the upcoming fights, the UFC® Fan Expo, and the story of TapouT, bringing true MMA insight to the City of Toronto. TapouT fighters are also available for interview upon request.

TapouT will also be hosting pre and post fight parties on April 28^th and April 29^th. The pre fight party on April 28^th is being held from 10:00pm to 2:00am at popular Toronto club Cheval (606 King Street West). Following the fights on April 30^th, the TapouT post party is being held from 11:00pm to 4:00am at Muzik (15 Saskatchewan Road).

Meet TapouT’s Fighters in Person

In addition to the parties, the TapouT crew will also be meeting face-to-face with fans at numerous Toronto locations. At each location, the MMA personalities will sign autographs and take pictures with fans.

The full schedule of appearances includes:

April 28 (2:30pm-3:30pm) – National Sports, Mississauga (Pat Barry, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 28 (4:30pm-6:00pm) – Sport Chek, Eaton Centre (Pat Barry, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 28 (6:00pm- 8:00pm) – Sears, Eaton Centre (Stephan Bonnar)
April 28 (6:30pm-7:30pm) – Athletes World, Square One Mall, Mississauga (Pat Barry, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 29 (11:30am- 1:30pm) – UFC® Fan Expo, TapouT Booth #1501, (Ryan Bader, Donald Cerrone, Stephan Bonnar, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 29 (2:30pm- 4:30pm) – UFC® Fan Expo, TapouT Booth #1501, (Cole Miller, Pat Barry, Chris Lytle, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 30 (11:30am- 1:30pm) – UFC® Fan Expo, TapouT Booth #1501, (Ryan Bader, Donald Cerrone, Stephan Bonnar, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 30 (2:30pm- 3:30pm) – UFC® Fan Expo, TapouT Booth #1501, (Cole Miller, Pat Barry, Chris Lytle, Punkass and Skyskrape)
April 30 (4:30pm-5:30pm) – Real Sports Apparel, 15 York St. Toronto, (Punkass and Skyskrape)

In addition, TapouT Racing will premiere their Nascar Nationwide Series #2 race car to Toronto fans.

UFC 126 Sponsored Athletes

Cyril — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:37:42 +0000

Some quick images from the weigh-ins today of TapouT’s sponsored fighters!

Best of luck to Ryan Bader, Donald Cerrone, Antonio Banuelos, Gabe Ruediger and Ricardo Romero!

Battlefield 3 @ The River Rock

Cyril — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:27:47 +0000

Here are the results and a few photos from the Oct.15 event!

- Jacen Brooks def. Sean Zubor via submission (traingle choke) – Round 1, 2:06 (for welterweight championship)
- Justin Lansing def. Hunter Orgill via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:03

- Tristan Storrs def. Chris Day via referee stoppage (due to injury) – Round 2, 0:25

- Cam Deleurme def. Jeremy Kennedy via split decision

- Ash Mashreghi def. Jonathan Dubois via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:25

- Ryan Christopher def. Bryce Geougeon via technical submission (referee stoppage) – Round 1, 1:14

- Achilles Estremadura def. James Lepage via referee stoppage – Round 1, 1:08

- Hanz Pangilinan def. Jeremy Peever via Unanimous Decision

- Jer Kernelsondef def. Dave Furguson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:25

- Ricki Peers def. Claude Beauchamp via TKO (suplex) – Round 1, 0:40

- Tristan King def. Jose Rodriguez via KO (punch) – Round 1, 0:07

- Morgan Bently def. Anthony Mule via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 3, 1:47

- Jordan Manning def. Morgan Littlechild via TKO 9strikes) – Round 2, 0:50

You can see the full set of pictures from the event at www.vanfighter.com

Battlefield 3 weigh-ins

Cyril — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:09:29 +0000

Here are some images from the Battlefield weigh-ins last night. The fight takes place tonight at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, BC.

Good luck to our sponsored fighters, Morgan, Ash and Jacen!

A Crowning Achievement

Cyril — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:46:30 +0000

Tapout Canada sponsored fighter Nick Marinos was victorious at IFC 9 on October 2nd. In doing so he claimed the IFC Welter Weight Championship! Congrats Nick!

Latest Sponsorships

Cyril — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:55:54 +0000

First of all, congrats to Aaron Berke on his win at MFC 26 on September 10! He won by Rear Naked Choke in the 2nd round.

Tapout Canada welcome Ash Mashreghi and Jacen Brooks to the team. They will both be fighting at Battlefield’s October 15th Event.

And “Tricky” Nick Marinos will also be repping Tapout in his title bout on October 2 with IFC in North Vancouver.

Northeastern Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010

Cyril — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:21:59 +0000

Once again this year TAPOUT sponsors the NEC BJJ Championship. Rickson Gracie Black Belt, Shane Rice, will be presiding over the tournament. Proceeds from the event benefit The Power of Sport for Kids Program.

Sport Chek’s The Power of Sport for Kids Program donates new sports equipment to kids who need it most. Many children and families have never had the opportunity to participate in sports due to economic issues, isolation or severe family challenges. Sport Chek is committed to providing recreational opportunities to organizations that help kids and youth who might otherwise not become involved in healthy, physical recreation. Youth centres provide opportunities and space for youth to become involved, get off the streets, get support to resolve problems, and teach them valuable skills about fair play and leadership.

UFC 118 Wrap-up.

Cyril — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:23:53 +0000

Another UFC has come and gone with an excellent viewing party at the Stadium Club inside the Edgewater Casino. The crowd was electric during the Couture/Toney match, and were celebrating MMA’s victory afterwards. After the fights there was a bikini contest and afterparty as well. One of the best viewing parties in a while.

Elite1 MMA High Stakes

Cyril — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:24:20 +0000

TAPOUT presents ELITE1′s next MMA event at the Casino New Brunswick. It’s happening September 18th, and tickets are available now. Here are some pictures from their last show in July.

TAPOUT’s UFC 118 Viewing Party

Cyril — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:29:43 +0000

Saturday, August 28th we are back at the Stadium Club inside the Edgewater Casino in Vancouver for UFC 118! Tickets are free at the Edgewater Casino, and are available starting at 5pm on the day of the event. There will be some great Tapout prizes available. Here’s some info on the event and after party.

After a back and forth instant classic at UFC 112 in April, which saw Frankie Edgar shock the mixed martial arts world and take the UFC lightweight strap from around BJ Penn’s waist, the two will square off again on Saturday, August 28 at UFC 118: EDGAR vs. PENN 2, which is live from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts and presented by Tapout.

Also, due to poplar demand, Stadium Club is proud to bring back the Miss Bikini Body Canada and hope to find the next lady who will proceed to the national finals. In celebration, an after party with bikini Djs as well as many hot ladies will be attending. Anyone with a UFC wristband will have free entry to the bikini contest and after party.