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It was touch and go for a while, but it appears that Bellator Fighting Championships will make its Canadian debut on July 23 with Bellator 47.

Sherdog.com on Thursday confirmed the news with sources close to the event. The promotion had made plans weeks ago to make Bellator 47 its first event on Canadian soil, but multiple undisclosed difficulties put that plan in serious doubt. However, Sherdog.com’s sources assert that those problems have been overcome, and the promotion is Canada-bound after all. It remains unknown which province will host the promotion on July 23.

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Rama, Ontario to host Bellator 47 at Casino Rama.

Just over two years into its existence, Bellator will make its first trip into Canada when it goes to Rama, Ontario to host Bellator 47 at Casino Rama.

The summer series event, which will take place on July 23, will feature featherweight champion Joe Warren defending his belt against Patricio "Pitbull" Freire.

According to Bellator, the event will also host the semifinals of the summer featherweight tournament. Among those in the field are Marlon Sandro, Ronnie Mann, and Pat Curran. The quarterfinals take place the month before, at Bellator 46.

To date, all Bellator events have taken place in the U.S., with Florida in the lead with six events hosted.

Bellator to Host First Event in Canada on July 23

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90 miles north of Toronto, so will this be the farthest north event to take place in North America?

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Originally Posted by LethalStriker

90 miles north of Toronto, so will this be the farthest north event to take place in North America?

What kind of events are you referring too? Bellator -yes I think but could be a northern more US City they have held an event in. UFC -no. MMA -no.

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I guess Edmonton is farther north then Toronto is, so whatever MMA events held in Toronto are probably the most northern events to be held in North America. Not counting small events like KOTC or stuff like that.

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Originally Posted by LethalStriker

I guess Edmonton is farther north then Toronto is, so whatever MMA events held in Toronto are probably the most northern events to be held in North America. Not counting small events like KOTC or stuff like that.

Um I do believe both Vancouver and Montreal are more northern than Toronto which both had UFC events. Map of Canada



I also think Seattle is further north than Toronto... UFC FN24 was in Seattle.