UFC Dublin October 24th

El Guapo!

Put the handbags away lads.

glass half full

Hate to say it but I'm starting to frequent this thread less and less because of all the bitching by people.

I don't mind people expressing their opinions about this event but it appears to go off on a tangent pretty quickly.

Hope the Mods get a bit stricter as the thread last July was great and really increased the buzz and hype around the last Dublin event.

Back to topic: Am really interested in seeing if Pendred has sharpened his striking as I would love for him to put together another string of wins.

Also how crazy will it be seeing Big Ben and Stipe throw down?

Exclamation Marc

glass half full wrote: »

Back to topic: Am really interested in seeing if Pendred has sharpened his striking as I would love for him to put together another string of wins.

Also how crazy will it be seeing Big Ben and Stipe throw down?

I think Rothwell and Stipe is the fight I'm looking forward to most. Could be an absolute cracker.

Don't have much hope for Pendred, have a feeling that'll be the scheduled bathroom and beer break for a lot of people. Really would like to see him improve because the fights have become so dull.

MrStuffins

glass half full wrote: »

Am really interested in seeing if Pendred has sharpened his striking as I would love for him to put together another string of wins.

Seriously doubt it. I honestly reckon that doing what he said before (perhaps he was joking?) with regard to taking time off and boxing, would do him good. His striking doesn't look UFC standard!

DATABOY

Don't worry about being at the back guys. Every seat is a good seat in the 3 arena. If you've never been in it before, don't worry, its fairly small. There are no bad seats imo. I was in row 52 last year and could see the fights clearly.

madeofbraille

Would love to know the deal with the last fight to be added to the card.

It's either something that was agreed a while ago and they are just trying to prolong the promotion with another announcement or....
...two poor lads are being given 6 weeks notice on a fight.

Could also be a slot for recently beaten fighters to get at it again, much like Pearson v Felder.



Redser did say this on Saturday;
Big thanks @danawhite @lorenzofertitta @seanshelby my saturday just got a whole lot better. Cheers ��

However, if another person's tweet I seen is anything to go by I think he could be involved in the December 10th card that they announced at GOBIG conference,

Mellor

Manufactured Miracle wrote: »

In fairness it's a very well seated arena, very few awful seats. You'll generally get a good view wherever especially with the screen.

I disagree with that tbh.
It's a <10k seater arena. Of course there's no nose bleeds like in a 50-90k football stadium. But the asymmetrical shape with the cage at one end isn't ideal. It means the back row is further away than it needs to be. If the cage had the same seating on all sides, it would probably be a 20k venue.

But that said, you'll be a lot slose for a lot cheaper on average compare to the stadium in Melbourne. That'll be some laugh

Mellor

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

No way. Seery will be higher and Dalby will be lower for sure. Still one or 2 fights to be added too.

The wikipedia order comes from the UFC website I'd assume.
Take this with a pinch of salt, as it's liable to change. But this is the running order in the media release.



Note: The Bubba Bush vrs McLellan fight isn't there. Even though it was announced a month ago. Seery is, despite it not being announced recently

R.F.

madeofbraille wrote: »

Would love to know the deal with the last fight to be added to the card.

It's either something that was agreed a while ago and they are just trying to prolong the promotion with another announcement or....
...two poor lads are being given 6 weeks notice on a fight.

Could also be a slot for recently beaten fighters to get at it again, much like Pearson v Felder.



Redser did say this on Saturday;
Big thanks @danawhite @lorenzofertitta @seanshelby my saturday just got a whole lot better. Cheers ��

However, if another person's tweet I seen is anything to go by I think he could be involved in the December 10th card that they announced at GOBIG conference,

Are you sure there will be another fight added?

fitzparker

R.F. wrote: »

Are you sure there will be another fight added?

I dont think there will be, its sold out and with 6 weeks notice is a bit of an ask, unless ( like someone suggest, its a fighter who has recently fought so still in shape )

PMF13

Does anyone know if this event is to be broadcast live on BT Sport?

Wrongway1985

PMF13 wrote: »

Does anyone know if this event is to be broadcast live on BT Sport?

The answer is Definitely not showing live it is Fight Pass exclusive however it may be shown on delay

martyos121

Wrongway1985 wrote: »

The answer is Definitely not showing live it is Fight Pass exclusive however it may be shown on delay

Last Dublin event was a Fight Pass exclusive in all countries, except for the UK and Ireland where it was shown on BT Sport and 3e. I fully expect it to be on one or both of those again.

Exclamation Marc

martyos121 wrote: »

Last Dublin event was a Fight Pass exclusive in all countries, except for the UK and Ireland where it was shown on BT Sport and 3e. I fully expect it to be on one or both of those again.

http://3arena.ie/index.php/artist/ufc1/1075

The listed time is a bit out of whack, but it notes that the event will indeed be shown live on Setanta.

Mellor

Mention it in the Joe Duffy thread, but probably more chat here.
Duffy just received a purple belt from Firas Zahabi

https://twitter.com/OKeefeMMA/status/640945342289195008

marathonm@n

looking for 2 tickets. if any going please PM me.thanks

madeofbraille

Robert Whiteford fight to be announced soon.

Not sure on opponent, maybe Arnold Allen, Dennis Siver, Mirsad Bektic?

Paully D

madeofbraille wrote: »

Robert Whiteford fight to be announced soon.

Not sure on opponent, maybe Arnold Allen, Dennis Siver, Mirsad Bektic?

Please, please, please be Amirkhani.

jimmii

I have someone on another site who has two tickets for sale but I only need one is there anyone looking for a ticket to this? Don't know what block it is yet but its a €175 ticket so hoping its decent enough.

akelly02

madeofbraille wrote: »

Robert Whiteford fight to be announced soon.

Not sure on opponent, maybe Arnold Allen, Dennis Siver, Mirsad Bektic?

Didnt Mcgregor ''Retire'' Denis?

DrPhilG

akelly02 wrote: »

Didnt Mcgregor ''Retire'' Denis?

He fought Kawajiri after McGregor.

madeofbraille

akelly02 wrote: »

Didnt Mcgregor ''Retire'' Denis?

No.

maximoose

I think he's talking about this

akelly02

maximoose wrote: »

I think he's talking about this

you the man

Thegalwayman

Paully D wrote: »

Please, please, please be Amirkhani.

That would be asking a bit much. Amirkhani looks like a beast.

madeofbraille

Bektic v Kawajiri happening at the TUF 22 finale.


I know Siver had a fight scheduled with Whiteford for Stockholm but given he was the co-main in Berlin, I'd be shocked if he was announced this late for Dublin.

I know he has lost his last two but he's been with the UFC 8 years, you'd imagine they wouldn't be using him in such an afterthought of a fight.
He's still ranked #15 in the division too.


Amirkhani is a possibility. I think it's a take your pick from Lahat, Makashivili, Allen, Omer and Wilkinson though.

EuskalHerria

https://twitter.com/ufceurope/status/643107377022021632

Exclamation Marc

The Sun....

Jesus.

stephenl15

Manufactured Miracle wrote: »

The Sun....

Jesus.

The Moon....

Christ.

Exclamation Marc

stephenl15 wrote: »

The Moon....

Christ.

Well played, sir.

stephenl15

Manufactured Miracle wrote: »

Well played, sir.

I do agree with you though. Bloody Sun, just tell us :P

thegoth

Got some spare tickets are something has come up and Im now unable to go. Selling at cost plus ticketmaster tax (€82). They are the best €75 tickets in the place. Row in front was €100.

PM me. Can meet you at my work where you can see my ID badge so you can be assured they are not fake......

moneyman

thegoth wrote: »

Got some spare tickets are something has come up and Im now unable to go. Selling at cost plus ticketmaster tax (€82). They are the best €75 tickets in the place. Row in front was €100.

PM me. Can meet you at my work where you can see my ID badge so you can be assured they are not fake......

PM sent.

madeofbraille

Apparently it's either Siver or Lahat.
Word coming from the guy who does UFC coverage for The Sun.

Wouldn't be surprised if it ends up as Lahat.

madeofbraille

madeofbraille wrote: »

Apparently it's either Siver or Lahat.
Word coming from the guy who does UFC coverage for The Sun.

Wouldn't be surprised if it ends up as Lahat.

Obviously against Whiteford.

Robert Whiteford vs Darren Elkins

CurryFlavoured

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Robert Whiteford vs Darren Elkins

Great, Elkins will lay on him for 3 rounds.

That_Guy

Deleted User wrote: »

Robert Whiteford vs Darren Elkins

Fairly uninspiring fight but it's not like they needed to go all out and put big names on the card as it's already sold out.

bestleftfull3

Home from Australia for a 2 week holiday and heading home Monday 26th of October would love to get to this with few of my mates any spare tickets floating about?

Heading to the Ronda fight here in Melbourne in november

R.F.

bestleftfull3 wrote: »

Home from Australia for a 2 week holiday and heading home Monday 26th of October would love to get to this with few of my mates any spare tickets floating about?

Heading to the Ronda fight here in Melbourne in november

Extra tickets are now available

DK224

As per Ticketmasters Twitter:
Extra #UFCDublin tickets just been made available! Happy Friday!!

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/ufc-fight-night-dublin-dublin-10-24-2015/event/18004F15AEF6517A?artistid=2000663&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=742#edpBbaContainer

rolexeagle1

DK224 wrote: »

As per Ticketmasters Twitter:
Extra #UFCDublin tickets just been made available! Happy Friday!!

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/ufc-fight-night-dublin-dublin-10-24-2015/event/18004F15AEF6517A?artistid=2000663&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=742#edpBbaContainer

Only 150 euro ones left it seems

madeofbraille

Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Dustin Poirier vs. Joseph Duffy
Stipe Miocic vs. Ben Rothwell
Nicolas Dalby vs. Darren Till
Patrick Holohan vs. Louis Smolka


Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Norman Parke vs. Reza Madadi
Stevie Ray vs. Mickael Lebout
Neil Seery vs. Jon Delos Reyes
Scott Askham vs. Krzysztof Jotko
Aisling Daly vs. Ericka Almeida
Cathal Pendred vs. Tom Breese
Darren Elkins vs. Robert Whiteford
Bubba Bush vs. Garreth McLellan

madeofbraille

madeofbraille wrote: »

Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Dustin Poirier vs. Joseph Duffy
Stipe Miocic vs. Ben Rothwell
Nicolas Dalby vs. Darren Till
Patrick Holohan vs. Louis Smolka


Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Norman Parke vs. Reza Madadi
Stevie Ray vs. Mickael Lebout
Neil Seery vs. Jon Delos Reyes
Scott Askham vs. Krzysztof Jotko
Aisling Daly vs. Ericka Almeida
Cathal Pendred vs. Tom Breese
Darren Elkins vs. Robert Whiteford
Bubba Bush vs. Garreth McLellan

Presuming that's the order of fights, it's a strange one. I'd have put Pendreds fights above Aisling, Seerys and Rays

CurryFlavoured

That couldn't be the order. Dalby/Till main card? Whiteford, Daly and Pendred below Askham? No way is the Whiteford fight an early prelim.

John_D80

I don't think there is 'early' prelims for this. It's just prelims and main seeing as it's an all fight-pass card. From what I can see anyway.

MrStuffins

madeofbraille

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

That couldn't be the order. Dalby/Till main card? Whiteford, Daly and Pendred below Askham? No way is the Whiteford fight an early prelim.

As you can see, there is no early prelims, and yes that is the order of the event.

davmol

will have a nice beer break during the pendred fight.

xtal191

€150 tickets are available again