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.