UFC Gym Grand Opening Sat in Corona, CA

Continuing to impact the way people approach fitness, giving individuals the opportunity to achieve results they never thought possible, UFC® GYM™ is unveiling a third location in Corona, Calif., this Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10 a.m. PT.

UFC superstars Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn, Urijah Faber, Donald Cerrone, Phil Davis, Leonard Garcia, UFC Octagon Girl® Arianny Celeste and Best of PRIDE® host Kenda Perez will be in attendance.  UFC® executives and officials from the city of Corona will kick off the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m, followed by a special announcement.

GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 14th
*times subject to change

10:00AM        GRAND OPENING EXPO Officially Begins

10:15-10:30AM    OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING featuring Chuck Liddell, Reed Harris                                                 NeV Executives, Adam Sedlack and Corona City Officials

10:30-10:35AM    EXPO KICK OFF featuring Reed Harris & Chuck Liddell

11:30-11:50AM    Q&A – STAGE: Urijah Faber

12:00-1:45PM                 AUTOGRAPH SIGNING I BEGINS:
    INSIDE: Chuck Liddell, Arianny Celeste
    OUTSIDE: Urijah Faber & Leonard Garcia

1:00-1:20PM    Q&A – STAGE: Phil Davis   

1:35-2:00PM    Q&A – STAGE: Donald Cerrone & Kenda Perez   

2:15-4:00PM    AUTOGRAPH SIGNING II BEGINS:
    INSIDE: Phil Davis
    OUTSIDE: Donald Cerrone & Kenda Perez

3:10- 3:30PM    Q&A – STAGE: Leonard Garcia & Arianny Celeste

5:00-10:00PM             Music – Food & Fun!

The day-long festivities will be action-packed and feature autograph signings and Q&A sessions with some of the biggest names in the UFC. In addition, there will be exciting activities, including class demonstrations and participation from local vendors and partners such as the U.S. Marine Corps. To top it all off, UFC Gym will hold a raffle at 8 p.m. in which attendees will have the chance to win tickets to UFC 130 in Las Vegas and other great prizes. Individuals are invited to RSVP to the Grand Opening Celebration beforehand by visiting Ufcgymcorona.eventbrite.com.

“We’re excited to open our third UFC Gym in Corona and continue to raise the bar in the fitness industry,” UFC President Dana White said. “With the success of our first two gyms in Concord and Rosemead, we have proven that the UFC Gym experience is second-to-none. Now, we’re creating the ultimate fitness destination for residents of the Inland Empire.”

“Corona is our biggest gym yet, fusing together the best of fitness and MMA in one location,” Adam Sedlack, UFC Gym Senior Vice President, said. “We look forward to highlighting the innovative features of our facility with this Grand Opening celebration where families, local businesses and the entire community can experience what UFC Gym is all about. We are not what you expect, and more than you could imagine!”
 
The 45,000 square-foot facility offers everything you would find in a traditional fitness club plus cutting-edge training techniques including progressive group fitness classes, Muay Thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, self-defense instruction, and offerings such as a 32-foot Octagon®, UFC Kids' Gym, youth training, and High-Octane Conditioning. The Corona facility features over 5,000 square-feet of space dedicated specifically to kids, bringing families together in a fun atmosphere. With a wide range of activities for youth, from MMA classes, to birthday parties, UFC Gym makes health and fitness fun for the whole family.

For more information on the latest UFC Gym, please visit UFCgym.com.