The UFC fans in Montreal proved they were passionate by packing the Bell Centre for UFC 83, setting a new UFC attendance record. In April the UFC is planning its return to Montreal with UFC 97, featuring Anderson Silva taking on Thales Leites and Chuck Liddell vs. Shogun Rua.

But there's talk now that bureaucrats in Montreal might impose rules changes that would give the UFC no choice but to stop holding events there, and to bring UFC 97 south of the border.

Could Montreal Lose UFC 97? originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:41:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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