BTC Kitchener
BTC Fight Promotions (short for "BTC Fight Promotions Inc.") is a Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion founded in 2017. Headquartered in Ontario, BTC stands for "Before The Cage", and the organization was launched with the goal of providing a professional platform for up-and-coming Canadian MMA fighters to showcase their talent.
Founded by: Jay & Robn McDonald, along with former UFC fighter Chris Horodecki.
Based in: Ontario, Canada – with events held in cities like Burlington, Kitchener, London, and Niagara Falls.
Mission: To grow Canadian MMA by developing talent through high-quality local shows, giving athletes a path to organizations like the UFC, Bellator, or ONE Championship.
Hosts professional MMA events under Unified Rules.
Offers championship belts in multiple weight divisions.
Frequently streams or broadcasts events online or through Canadian sports platforms.
Known for well-matched cards, combining local talent with prospects from across Canada and the U.S.
Jasmine Jasudavicius – BTC veteran who signed with the UFC in 2021.
Aaron Jeffery – Former BTC Middleweight Champion who has fought in Bellator and Dana White’s Contender Series.
Anthony Romero – Another standout who competed on Contender Series and fought internationally.
BTC has helped spotlight Ontario’s fight scene at a time when opportunities for Canadian MMA were limited following the decline of promotions like TKO MMA and the challenges of athletic commission regulations. It has been instrumental in keeping regional MMA alive in cities like Kitchener-Waterloo, where it regularly draws solid local crowds.
