UFC returning to Dublin for st Paddy's day 2010?

shenanigans1982

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

I was talking to Dana White at UFC 100 and he said they would be back for Paddy's weekend. Davis told me he wants a rematch with Hardy in Dublin.

I was thinking that but thought it might be a bit too soon.

Bruce Buffer

Bruce Buffer wrote: »

I'm not talking about normal decent people. Sure I said in my last reply that I can go to events like this and have a few pints and behave myself like most people. I'm just saying that there would be a good few scumbags drinking even more then they usually would cause its Paddys day leading to more trouble.

I agree, but i think this country is capable of hosting an event like this (on this day) without the riot squad there.

It was just when i read ''there's bound to be trouble'' and the day that was in it, the Simpsons various episodes of mass brawls breaking out sprung to mind, i know you didn't mean it to that extent, but that's the general jist that i got(that it would disrupt the event and make us a laughing stock)

Bruce Buffer

gilberto_eire wrote: »

I agree, but i don't think this country is incapable of holding an event on this day without there been any trouble at it.

It was just when i read ''there's bound to be trouble'' and the day that was in it, the Simpsons various episodes of mass brawls breaking out sprung to mind, i know you didn't mean it to that extent, but that's the general jist that i got(that it would disrupt the event and make us a laughing stock)

Ah ye i know what you mean. I just mean small things like other people have mentioned (Idiots pouring beer on the people siting in front of them etc.)

Has this been confirmed yet?

rovert

Deleted User wrote: »

Has this been confirmed yet?

Dave Meltzer confirmed and his word is pretty much golden.

PADRAIC.M

guys paddys WEEKEND not paddy's day!

rovert

PADRAIC.M wrote: »

guys paddys WEEKEND not paddy's day!

WFT?

“We will be back in Dublin next year on St. Patty’s Day.”

Mossy Monk

PADRAIC.M wrote: »

guys paddys WEEKEND not paddy's day!

Source?

PADRAIC.M

there is a source right there :-)

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

I was talking to Dana White at UFC 100 and he said they would be back for Paddy's weekend. Davis told me he wants a rematch with Hardy in Dublin.

Quadsey

Why don't they just restrict drink to the bars and other relevent areas, have no drink allowed in the seated areas. Problem solved.

In relation to the kilt wearing antics of Davies, wikipedia states that 'Though the origins of the Irish kilt continue to be a subject of debate, current evidence suggests that the kilt itself originated in the Scottish Highlands and Isles and was adopted by Irish nationalists at the turn of the 20th century as a symbol of Celtic identity.'
So i guess it can be considered Irish or Scottish, we just copied it off them.

Mossy Monk

Quadsey wrote: »

Why don't they just restrict drink to the bars and other relevent areas, have no drink allowed in the seated areas. Problem solved.

Sadly the people in charge of such places dont seem to be able to grasp such simple solutions. It was the one thing that pissed me off big time at UFC 93, constantly having to stand up to allow a never ending stream of people out to the bar and then stand back up to allow them back in :mad: Luckily the guys behind me weren't drinking so no spillage.

dunkamania

Of course they can grasp such a simple solution, but by doing so they would be making less money

The Sparrow

They didn't allow you to bring drink into the seating area for the Bernard Dunne world title fight.

I actually think this is a great idea. I may have been really sheltered but I had no real hassle at the last UFC in Dublin. Sure I saw drunk people but nobody aggresive and nobody spilled pints on me or anything. I'll actually be pissed off if you can't bring beer into the arena. I know it can be a pain in the arse if ppl are constantly making everyone stand up to go get beer. But my mate and I took turns going to get beers and we bought two each at a time.

And because of the TV breaks we didn't miss any fights and it was great to sit back with a few beers and watch the action. There will be even more breaks if this is a UFN with ad breaks so plenty of time to get beer and not miss anything.

cowzerp

The Sparrow wrote: »

They didn't allow you to bring drink into the seating area for the Bernard Dunne world title fight. .

Its a loophole, officially UFC (so i assume all mma) is seen as "entertainment" where as Boxing is seen as Sport, alcohol is not allowed indoors at sport events so its a legal issue rather than a choice issue..

Strange i know but thats the way it is.

slayerking

Mossy Monk wrote: »

Sadly the people in charge of such places dont seem to be able to grasp such simple solutions. It was the one thing that pissed me off big time at UFC 93, constantly having to stand up to allow a never ending stream of people out to the bar and then stand back up to allow them back in :mad: Luckily the guys behind me weren't drinking so no spillage.

Thats the one thing that really annoyed me about UFC 93. People constantly going for drinks and, as a result, constantly going to the toilet. I mean fair enough have a few drinks in between fights if ye need to but in the middle of fights having to constantly stand up to let people out was really annoying. And the people having the drinks are always seated in the middle!!!:mad:
And people behind spilling drink down your back as they go past, and the floor was a wash with beer, couldn't leave anything on the floor!! ... [/rant]

Apart from that it was a good event and a great weekend coupled with the weighins. I hope they restrict drinking to the bar next time but I doubt they will.

heymayo

Sorry But I only a recent UFC fan & wondering was the last one on TV?? I presume no major fights?? the event in Ireland wouldn't be a big deal in America would it??

Mossy Monk

UFC 93 was live on PPV around the world. I would consider Dan Henderson v Rich Franklin a big fight

slayerking

heymayo wrote: »

Sorry But I only a recent UFC fan & wondering was the last one on TV?? I presume no major fights?? the event in Ireland wouldn't be a big deal in America would it??

We actually got a really good card. I believe it did really good PPV wise in the states too (it was on setanta here).....

Main event was a major fight. It determined the coach of the ultimate fighter series.
Also the return of Mark Coleman (UFC Hall of famer) vs a return (of sorts) of Shogun.
It was a great card overall.

Hope the Paddys day UFC is as good a card.

SuperWoody101

I think it will be on the Sat before or the Sat. after Paddy's day. I can't see it being on a Wednesday night.

Mossy Monk

Mossy Monk wrote: »

UFC 93 was live on PPV around the world. I would consider Dan Henderson v Rich Franklin a big fight

I would also consider,
Marcus Davis v Chris Lytle
Shogun Rua v Mark Coleman
big fights

Mossy Monk

As would I. I only mentioned the main event.

markopantelic

Do they still think Dublin is 'boring'?

Idiot Americans.

rovert

markopantelic wrote: »

Do they still think Dublin is 'boring'?

It isnt Las Vegas in fairness.

SuperWoody101

markopantelic wrote: »

Do they still think Dublin is 'boring'?

Idiot Americans.

Dana White does, he said to me that Vegas is a bit like Dublin, you can drink but you also have s**t to do in Vegas. But he did say that we have some of the best fans in the world. He also said this at the UFC 99 Q&A plus he said it at the UFC 100 Q&A (at the expo) and he siad it at the VIP expo one on one with Dana White, he even told me the same thing at the IUFC 100 pre party at the Mandalay Bay Beach, he was so pissed (as was I) Davis was also at the beach party and he told me he wants Hardy in Dublin, he does not care about any other fights untill he KO's Dan Hardy.

Nothingcompares

I don't think Dublin is really a hotspot for millionaires.

Other than some semi-decent live venues for music, pubs and clubs for drinking in, and only a couple of 5 star restaurants there isn't much else.

There are no massive casinos.
No massive hotels that do all the shows and rubbish Vegaz does.
No massive nite clubs with super exclusive zones.
No Opera house.
No broad way.

What's Dana White and Rich Franklin going to do when they're bored? Go to the Zoo? Take an open bus tour? Take a trip to Kilmainham Gaol? Go to a Gaa match?

These guys obviously come to Dublin looking for stuff they have in the major cities of the US.

markopantelic

Thats why I said idiot uncultured Americans.

What do they want? Its a business, they come do a show and go, could ya imagine the Real Madrid players saying they find Dublin 'boring'? LMAO. Different cultures I guess.

And Las Vegas would be far down my list of places I would want to go, what a joke it looks. see to them nightlife is what makes a place interesting and as has been said exclusive bars so they can fufill their massive egos.

Nothingcompares

Well it's same reason people say it's hard to get the top class professional footballers to play and live in Sunderland. It's rainy, dull and there's nothing to do except go on the pish. So why would you leave in Sunderland when you could potentially live in London, Madrid, Paris etc.

Its not going to be on the Wed night, if it goes ahead it will be on the paddys weekend, the weekend with the fireworks and that .

SuperWoody101

Deleted User wrote: »

Its not going to be on the Wed night, if it goes ahead it will be on the paddys weekend, the weekend with the fireworks and that .

Agreed. I think the UFC crew will be in Ireland for the Wed. (Paddy's day) but wont have the event till the Sat. after Paddy's day.

JokerD

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

I was talking to Dana White at UFC 100 and he said they would be back for Paddy's weekend. Davis told me he wants a rematch with Hardy in Dublin.

Talking with Dana and Davis, then hanging out with Dana and then going to the event, you make me sick Woody:D:P

rovert

Deleted User wrote: »

Its not going to be on the Wed night, if it goes ahead it will be on the paddys weekend, the weekend with the fireworks and that .

Again says who?

davestar

anybody know the line up for paddy's day ?

rovert

davestar wrote: »

anybody know the line up for paddy's day ?

The show is 8 months away so no.

davestar

rovert wrote: »

The show is 8 months away so no.

well there might be rumours . i was only askin .:)

rovert

davestar wrote: »

well there might be rumours . i was only askin .:)

I know, I know just sit tight.

davestar

lyota machida v anderson silva
bj penn v gsp


most probable fights . :P

SuperWoody101

JokerD wrote: »

Talking with Dana and Davis, then hanging out with Dana and then going to the event, you make me sick Woody:D:P

It was a great week...

JokerD

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

It was a great week...

Remind me when I go to the one in Manchester to stalk you:D I'd love to meet those guys

davestar

Nothingcompares wrote: »

I don't think Dublin is really a hotspot for millionaires.

Other than some semi-decent live venues for music, pubs and clubs for drinking in, and only a couple of 5 star restaurants there isn't much else.

There are no massive casinos.
No massive hotels that do all the shows and rubbish Vegaz does.
No massive nite clubs with super exclusive zones.
No Opera house.
No broad way.

What's Dana White and Rich Franklin going to do when they're bored? Go to the Zoo? Take an open bus tour? Take a trip to Kilmainham Gaol? Go to a Gaa match?

These guys obviously come to Dublin looking for stuff they have in the major cities of the US.

hey now you forgot the big one :P:P

THE SPIRE ..

SuperWoody101

JokerD wrote: »

Remind me when I go to the one in Manchester to stalk you:D I'd love to meet those guys

I won't be at the Manchester show (Have two stag partys in Aug.) and in Vegas the fighters are all over the place (the expo did help to meet a lot of them)

JokerD

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

I won't be at the Manchester show (Have two stag partys in Aug.) and in Vegas the fighters are all over the place (the expo did help to meet a lot of them)

Will this expo be a regular thing, do you think they would have one in Dublin and the upcoming events?

SuperWoody101

JokerD wrote: »

Will this expo be a regular thing, do you think they would have one in Dublin and the upcoming events?

Not sure, I think it will only be for the "big" events. But at UFC 95 and UFC 99 they had an autograph section with 3 fighters. UFC 95 had Wanderlei Silva, Quinton ''Rampage'' Jackson & Paul Taylor and at UFC 99 had Mike Bisping, Martin Kampmann & Amir Sadollah. I think something like this will be done for the next Irish UFC event.

McArmalite

Nothingcompares wrote: »

I don't think Dublin is really a hotspot for millionaires.

Other than some semi-decent live venues for music, pubs and clubs for drinking in, and only a couple of 5 star restaurants there isn't much else.

There are no massive casinos.
No massive hotels that do all the shows and rubbish Vegaz does.
No massive nite clubs with super exclusive zones.
No Opera house.
No broad way.

What's Dana White and Rich Franklin going to do when they're bored? Go to the Zoo? Take an open bus tour? Take a trip to Kilmainham Gaol? Go to a Gaa match?

These guys obviously come to Dublin looking for stuff they have in the major cities of the US.

" No Opera house. " Well I'd very much doubt that a MMA fan would be into Opera ?? Anyway, ever hear of the National Concert Hall.

Nothingcompares

yeah

ever heard of

Red Sleeping Beauty

rovert wrote: »

WFT?

Just checking my calendar here and I can't find St. Patty's Day.

Quadsey wrote: »

Why don't they just restrict drink to the bars and other relevent areas, have no drink allowed in the seated areas. Problem solved.
.

I'd go to this but these stories of lager louts has turned me off. No thanks.
It'd be deadly if this was shown on Setanta Ireland

cowzerp wrote: »

Its a loophole, officially UFC (so i assume all mma) is seen as "entertainment" where as Boxing is seen as Sport, alcohol is not allowed indoors at sport events so its a legal issue rather than a choice issue..

Strange i know but thats the way it is.

Hang on. MMA/UFC is bungled into the same category as WWF ?

rovert

Alan Rouge wrote: »

Hang on. MMA/UFC is bungled into the same category as WWF ?

Filing your event as entertainment may be advantageous for a tax or regulatory reasons.

Red Sleeping Beauty

Would there not be more tax breaks on sport ?
Regulatory maybe I suppose. I don't know what the Irish or UK equivalent of "athletic commision" is but I assume boxing fights and martial arts (Judo , Karate etc.) tournaments need some kind of sanctioning and approving.

I remember back in 1998 I read an article in the Irish Indo about the UFC. It was the first time I'd ever read anything about it but I was very itnerested from Ken Shamrock. The article read like a list of debachery only ever seen in a De Sade novel!

There was drunken fights all over the place, half naked women, half naked women getting groped, violent fist fights to the bitter end etc. etc. !

cowzerp

Alan Rouge wrote: »

I remember back in 1998 I read an article in the Irish Indo about the UFC. It was the first time I'd ever read anything about it but I was very itnerested from Ken Shamrock. The article read like a list of debachery only ever seen in a De Sade novel!

There was drunken fights all over the place, half naked women, half naked women getting groped, violent fist fights to the bitter end etc. etc. !

Im sure the indo where not just jumping on the obvious bandwagon!
i bet they did not even have a reporter at the event, also the UFC, MMA has come on along way since 1998, it was only a starting sport then.

lolwut

Alan Rouge wrote: »

. I don't know what the Irish or UK equivalent of "athletic commision" is but I assume boxing fights and martial arts (Judo , Karate etc.) tournaments need some kind of sanctioning and approving.

MMA and Boxing are the only sports that have to be sanctioned by the government in america

Tones69

This is odd, no way theyre just gonna bring a fight night all the way here on a wed night??