Where to watch the McGregor vs. Mendes fight - UFC 189

thelibertyboy

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Mellor

lertsnim wrote: »

$59.99 is the US PPV price. Those lads get rode on everything.

AFAIK It's because of the distribution deal with the satellite PPV provider. UFC aren't allowed to undercut them online website. Same here in Australia, ufc.tv PPV is $49 (SD) to $59 (HD).

UK and Ireland really have a great deal atm.

RoboRat

Does anyone know what fights Setanta are showing, is it just the main card (5 fights) or also the prelims?

ASOT

RoboRat wrote: »

Does anyone know what fights Setanta are showing, is it just the main card (5 fights) or also the prelims?

Also the pre lims just not the two fight pass prelims.

nxbyveromdwjpg

thelibertyboy wrote: »

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They photoshopped off his tattoos.. wtf? Weird

maximoose

It's just an old picture, going by the rest of the poster their photoshop skills aren't the best :pac:

Would they have a licence for that?

Mellor

nm wrote: »

They photoshopped off his tattoos.. wtf? Weird

It's prob just a photo from before the tattoos. I'd guess it's from the first time in Boston vrs Holloway

Spudman_20000

Mellor wrote: »

AFAIK It's because of the distribution deal with the satellite PPV provider. UFC aren't allowed to undercut them online website. Same here in Australia, ufc.tv PPV is $49 (SD) to $59 (HD).

UK and Ireland really have a great deal atm.

I thought I read something on the FAQ of UFC.tv about blackout of the event in the UK? Probably due to BT Sports coverage?

El Guapo!

nm wrote: »

They photoshopped off his tattoos.. wtf? Weird

I saw that picture on Facebook a few days ago and someone mentioned that in the comments too.
According to the organiser, he had to use that image because of "the UFC practically owning McGregors likeness" or something to that effect. (I'm paraphrasing)
Not sure how true that is but it sounds like he was covering his ass just in case.

Mellor

El Guapo! wrote: »

I saw that picture on Facebook a few days ago and someone mentioned that in the comments too.
According to the organiser, he had to use that image because of "the UFC practically owning McGregors likeness" or something to that effect. (I'm paraphrasing)
Not sure how true that is but it sounds like he was covering his ass just in case.

Tbh if that were true, then they own that image too as its equally his likeness.

El Guapo!

Mellor wrote: »

Tbh if that were true, then they own that image too as its equally his likeness.

Like I said......I was paraphrasing.
I'm not sure of the wording the guy used but it was something along those lines.
And I think he was probably just naively trying to cover himself.

So BT is the only channel that this can be watched live on in Ireland?

Irishcrx

Just on BT Sport lads , I have it and I'm only paying €10 a month for it. There is no minimum contract either , so ring them up and haggle a bit looking for €10 a month if you want the fight on TV/HD whatever and then cancel afterwards if you don't want to keep it.

I'm really looking forward to Saturday , not just McGregor but it's a decent overall card to be fair.

maximoose

So BT is the only channel that this can be watched live on in Ireland?

Correct yep. Other options are games console or PC.

Irishcrx wrote: »

I'm really looking forward to Saturday , not just McGregor but it's a decent overall card to be fair.

I can't wait for Lawlor v McDonald

Irishcrx

maximoose wrote: »

Correct yep. Other options are games console or PC.



I can't wait for Lawlor v McDonald

Yeah that's going to be a really interesting fight as well. I actually have no idea who to put my money on it that one.

thesraid

Hey lads. Are ye sure the Fight Pass PPV will work in Ireland. I want to pay the €18 to ensure I've a good stream but it says on the site it'll not work in the UK as BT Sports have the rights. Does that extend to Ireland? Has anybody ever watched a PPV in Ireland on Fight Pass?

I can't post links so ye will have to copy and paste this

ufc.com/faq-ufctv-ufcfightpass

Junkyard Dog

Alright lads. Will be in Vegas for the fight but couldn't get tickets. Does anyone know of anywhere or have any recommendations on a good spot to watch the fight? First time in Vegas so clueless haha

the whole year inn

Junkyard Dog wrote: »

Alright lads. Will be in Vegas for the fight but couldn't get tickets. Does anyone know of anywhere or have any recommendations on a good spot to watch the fight? First time in Vegas so clueless haha

What hotel you staying in?

Fromvert

There are still tickets available on ticketmaster if you want to go.

Junkyard Dog

the whole year inn wrote: »

What hotel you staying in?

Bellagio

Paully D

Fromvert wrote: »

There are still tickets available on ticketmaster if you want to go.

Yup:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/ufc-189-las-vegas-nevada-07-11-2015/event/2E004E71A6C31D8E?artistid=806762&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=830&tm_link=search_msg-0_2E004E71A6C31D8E

Nosebleeds available for around $355 it appears, better seats for around $500.

Junkyard Dog

Paully D wrote: »

Yup:


Nosebleeds available for around $355 it appears, better seats for around $500.

Jesus didn't know that I just assumed it would be sold out. I'll try and scrape that money together it'll be worth it. Hoping there will be loads of us there. It should be a great atmosphere, ticket or not. Thanks lads

the whole year inn

Junkyard Dog wrote: »

Bellagio

You could go to the sportsbook in there and watch it there,youll get handy/cheap beer and a decent seat,other than that go to the MGM and see what they have to offer.No doubt there will have a big spectacle going on.

If it was me Id go to the MGM with a fat tuesday in my hand and watch the fight.

Junkyard Dog

the whole year inn wrote: »

You could go to the sportsbook in there and watch it there,youll get handy/cheap beer and a decent seat,other than that go to the MGM and see what they have to offer.No doubt there will have a big spectacle going on.

If it was me Id go to the MGM with a fat tuesday in my hand and watch the fight.

Perfect that was more or less the plan and is exactly what I'll be doing if I can't afford to splash out on the ticket. Nice one.

Mellor

thesraid wrote: »

Hey lads. Are ye sure the Fight Pass PPV will work in Ireland. I want to pay the €18 to ensure I've a good stream but it says on the site it'll not work in the UK as BT Sports have the rights. Does that extend to Ireland? Has anybody ever watched a PPV in Ireland on Fight Pass?

I can't post links so ye will have to copy and paste this

ufc.com/faq-ufctv-ufcfightpass

I watched UFC 183 in January when I was in Ireland. It was listed a black out in the UK (due to BT I assume) but it work with no issues.

Junkyard Dog wrote: »

Alright lads. Will be in Vegas for the fight but couldn't get tickets. Does anyone know of anywhere or have any recommendations on a good spot to watch the fight? First time in Vegas so clueless haha

There are viewing partys all over as part of fight week. I'd head to one of them if I had no ticket. details are on the fight week app

thesraid

thesraid wrote: »

Hey lads. Are ye sure the Fight Pass PPV will work in Ireland. I want to pay the €18 to ensure I've a good stream but it says on the site it'll not work in the UK as BT Sports have the rights. Does that extend to Ireland? Has anybody ever watched a PPV in Ireland on Fight Pass?

I can't post links so ye will have to copy and paste this

ufc.com/faq-ufctv-ufcfightpass

Yeah I paid for it with not a bother earlier. I have my Irish address/ card hooked up with the fightpass account so if they let me pay for it I'm assuming everything will be okay.

Foxtrol

Junkyard Dog wrote: »

Perfect that was more or less the plan and is exactly what I'll be doing if I can't afford to splash out on the ticket. Nice one.

MGM look to have cancelled their plans for screening it in a ballroom (was going to be $75 entry). If I was you and decided not to get tickets I'd go to one of the official viewing parties in Double Barrel or Ri-Ra. Not only will there be a few fighters there but there'll be a much better atmosphere with other MMA fans over for fight week. Looks like they'll be only $25 entry so not breaking the bank.

thewheel2.0

I'll be watching the fight on mobile internet. Is 15gb enough data to stream both Fight Pass prelims and UFC TV 189?

A-Trak

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

I'll be watching the fight on mobile internet. Is 15gb enough data to stream both Fight Pass prelims and UFC TV 189?

Depends on what speed you get and the quality of the stream.
If it's fast and in HD you could be caught short in 15GB for all prelims and main card

TimRiggins

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

I'll be watching the fight on mobile internet. Is 15gb enough data to stream both Fight Pass prelims and UFC TV 189?

Desperate times call for desperate measures! Watched UFC 187 on my phone!

Standman

Don't know if someone mentioned this already, but saw this earlier if anyone around Dublin is interested:

Im going to get the fight pass via the xbox 360.
does any know if I need to have xbox live gold too?

Thanks

maximoose

As far as I know the Xbox Live paywall is gone, you should be able to get the PPV without Gold

IvoryTower

aahah xbox one, thats how ill watch it, thanks!

Wanderer78

kodi!

IvoryTower

i have kodi, ive had very mixed results streaming matches etc though

Wanderer78

IvoryTower wrote: »

i have kodi, ive had very mixed results streaming matches etc though

yea id agree there actually. can be very hit and miss. fights can be the same as matches

ricero

Can I order the fight and watch through my ps4 ?

VisibleGorilla

If I order this on UFC.tv can I watch the entire thing or just the main fight?

VisibleGorilla

VisibleGorilla wrote: »

If I order this on UFC.tv can I watch the entire thing or just the main fight?

You can watch the main card and the prelims are on fightpass.

maximoose

ricero wrote: »

Can I order the fight and watch through my ps4 ?

Yep, download the UFC.tv app and you can purchase/watch there - €17.99

Pre-lims are free and you can watch those too

Axwell

maximoose wrote: »

Yep, download the UFC.tv app and you can purchase/watch there - €17.99

Pre-lims are free and you can watch those too

Pretty sure this isnt correct unless its changed recently. The UFC app isnt on ps4 yet, its only on xbox.

To the guy that asked, best bet is but it on ufc.tv and hook your laptop up to the tv if you have one and watch it on tv through that.

maximoose

Crap sorry, my bad.. didn't realise it wasn't released on ps4 yet

ricero

Can you order it through UPC ?

Wanderer78

ricero wrote: »

Can you order it through UPC ?

via bt sports, yes

ricero

Wanderer78 wrote: »

via bt sports, yes

So you have to buy the whole package or can you order the event on a once off basis ?

Wanderer78

ricero wrote: »

So you have to buy the whole package or can you order the event on a once off basis ?

not sure to be honest but i suspect you d have to order the package but i could be wrong. sure give them a ring and see

Easy Rod

ricero wrote: »

So you have to buy the whole package or can you order the event on a once off basis ?

They're doing a one-off deal for the fight of €14.99 for one months access to the Setanta package.

I think it's normally €19.99 p/m but a minimum of 2 months (Open to correction on this).

Richard Hillman

I'm going to purchase it to watch on my Xbox. I'm very worried as its very inconsistent. Watching replays has been ok but i have never watched a live event on it. I have Sky Go and it can be very hit and miss and I have a decent broadband connection. I remember it buffering during the last play of the Superbowl. The suspense :pac:

Axwell

ricero wrote: »

Can you order it through UPC ?

Be careful with this, order it asap or ring to confirm first as I think it takes 24hrs to activate. Have seen people order for boxing etc and then not have it on time for the event.