Aldo McGregor CONFIRMED July 11 Vegas

That_Guy · 22-04-2015 2:44pm

So here's the fight card to date.

Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor – for featherweight title
Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald – for welterweight title
Dennis Bermudez vs. Jeremy Stephens
John Hathaway vs. Gunnar Nelson
Brandon Thatch vs. John Howard
Alex Garcia vs. Mike Swick
Matt Brown vs. Tim Means
Henry Briones vs. Cody Garbrandt

I'd be expecting 4 more fights to be added. Seery/Holohan to be added too? I know Tim Elliot was wanting to fight Seery and there was a bit of a push to try get it on this card but talk has gone quiet since.

CurryFlavoured · 22-04-2015 4:30pm

That's such a great card.

dulux99 · 22-04-2015 11:10pm

Overeem has announced that the ufc are working on him vs JDS for the summer. Realistically it'll be put on UFC 190 in Brazil, but a man can dream.

glass half full · 23-04-2015 10:58am

Imagine this:

Woodley v Hendricks

Edgar v Mendes

These two fights would make great sense in an insurance capacity. If either of the title contenders drop-out, just push either of those up to fill the respective spots.

Martin Luther wasn't the only person to have a dream!!

Mellor · 23-04-2015 11:46am

glass half full wrote: »

Imagine this:

Woodley v Hendricks

Edgar v Mendes

Edgar is fighting Faber in May.
Woodley is injured atm, but he's targeting Hendricks at 189.

DrPhilG · 23-04-2015 12:03pm

glass half full wrote: »

Imagine this:

Woodley v Hendricks

Holloway v Mendes

Now that's more realistic.

Scooper · 23-04-2015 12:45pm

Anyone here know the official word on UFC 189 weigh-ins? I know they're taking place in the MGM on the Friday(think I seen 4pm somewhere), but what's the story with tickets for the weigh-ins? Have seen it advertised as FREE, but do you still have to get tickets online at Fight Club or just turn up early on the day to gain entry?

Scooper · 23-04-2015 12:46pm

Also, would love to see Max Holloway added to this card. Hugely impressive performance last weekend.

That_Guy · 23-04-2015 12:47pm

Scooper wrote: »

Anyone here know the official word on UFC 189 weigh-ins? I know they're taking place in the MGM on the Friday(think I seen 4pm somewhere), but what's the story with tickets for the weigh-ins? Have seen it advertised as FREE, but do you still have to get tickets online at Fight Club or just turn up early on the day to gain entry?

General consensus seem to be that it's free (non-ticketed) but for Fight Club members the Q&A session seems to require a ticket for you and another guest.

DrPhilG · 23-04-2015 12:48pm

Scooper wrote: »

Anyone here know the official word on UFC 189 weigh-ins? I know they're taking place in the MGM on the Friday(think I seen 4pm somewhere), but what's the story with tickets for the weigh-ins? Have seen it advertised as FREE, but do you still have to get tickets online at Fight Club or just turn up early on the day to gain entry?

Usually just show up early. Will be confirmed closer to the time.

On another note, this would be a solid fight.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/22/8471805/al-iaquinta-beneil-dariush-fancy-a-fight-against-each-other-in-july

That_Guy · 23-04-2015 1:21pm

Yes please. I'd love Dariush and Iaquinta. Would be a great contest.

cowzerp · 23-04-2015 2:45pm

dulux99 wrote: »

He's the more skilled boxer and arguably has better BJJ.

Diaz while his hands are effective has terrible Boxing technique, he's no footwork and doesn't put anything into his punches, it's all arm punching

That_Guy · 23-04-2015 9:57pm

I wonder if JDS v Overeem is a possibility given that Rick Story vs Erick Silva has been announced as the headliner for TUF Brasil Finale.

That would send this card over the top.

I've a few in bold that I think would be brilliant additions to this card... I wonder how wrong I'll be. :pac:

Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor – for featherweight title
Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald – for welterweight title
Junior Dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem
Sarah McMann vs. Cat Zingano
Beneil Dariush vs. Al Iaquinta
Dennis Bermudez vs. Jeremy Stephens
John Hathaway vs. Gunnar Nelson
Brandon Thatch vs. John Howard
Alex Garcia vs. Mike Swick
Matt Brown vs. Tim Means
Henry Briones vs. Cody Garbrandt
Neil Seery vs. Timothy Elliot

Mellor · 24-04-2015 12:23am

That_Guy wrote: »

I wonder if JDS v Overeem is a possibility given that Rick Story vs Erick Silva has been announced as the headliner for TUF Brasil Finale.

UFC 190 is in Brazil too. I'd expect JDS to be on that one.

TimRiggins · 24-04-2015 2:06am

Holloway v Mendes added to the card!

Got cha.

ASOT · 24-04-2015 2:22am

TimRiggins wrote: »

Holloway v Mendes added to the card!

Got cha.

I was waiting like a dope for some image to load haha compleatly off topic I now know what your usernames from, just started watching Friday night lights it's unreal!

That_Guy · 24-04-2015 9:31am

Mellor wrote: »

UFC 190 is in Brazil too. I'd expect JDS to be on that one.

Shhhhh.

And damn you Tim Riggins!

Mellor · 27-04-2015 2:27am

Fox Sports picked up the 'The Nororious ' documentary.
Apart from being good for Conor's profile, its really good news for the guys behind producing it.

Panic E · 27-04-2015 2:43am

Mellor wrote: »

Fox Sports picked up the 'The Nororious ' documentary.
Apart from being good for Conor's profile, its really good news for the guys behind producing it.

Thats true. I just got around to watching the last 2 episodes, it was a good production in fairness.

JoeyJJ · 27-04-2015 9:42am

Wasn't Conor an executive producer too

OverUnderP4P · 29-04-2015 12:26pm

Can somebody PM me who was selling 2 tickets for the fight as ive been let with tickets and have everything else booked . cheers

my friend · 29-04-2015 12:33pm

Aldo to benefit from the trip to Dublin .

Lenin Skynard · 29-04-2015 12:34pm

This situation with Cormier got me thinking about the likelihood of McGregor getting another title if he loses (I expect him to win) against Aldo.

Aldo has said that he's announcing something after the fight, win or lose. The only things it could be are that he's moving to another weight class or he's retiring.

So if Cormier gets a shot at a vacant title when he has just lost a title fight then surely McGregor would too if the Aldo fight is any way close. The precedent was already set with Hendricks, this Cormier situation really cements it as a standard.

Paul.k.b.90 · 29-04-2015 12:40pm

If Conor loses and Aldo then retires and if Edgar beats Faber the only fight I can see the UFC doing for the vacant belt is Edgar Vs Mendes.

Mellor · 29-04-2015 12:42pm

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

So if Cormier gets a shot at a vacant title when he has just lost a title fight then surely McGregor would too if the Aldo fight is any way close. The precedent was already set with Hendricks, this Cormier situation really cements it as a standard.

IF Aldo vacates or retires after the fight then the logical title fight would be
Edgar (assuming he wins) vrs Mendes or Conor (depending on how close 189 is)

Axwell · 29-04-2015 12:50pm

Aldo is more likely to move up to LW so he doesnt have to make the tough weight cuts anymore. I really cant see Conor getting a title shot right after, Mendes and Edgar surely are next in line. Some of the reasons DC is getting it is also because hes was already due to fight Bader in June so his training camp would be either underway or just starting. Also Gus recently got destroyed but Rumble, theres nothing to suggest a rematch with them would be any different. Rumble vs DC hasnt been done and it will sell so its a win win for the UFC. Then off the back of that you have Gus vs the loser or possibly vs Jones again to decide who challenges for the belt, it gives the UFC loads of options in the division.

CurryFlavoured · 29-04-2015 1:01pm

Paul.k.b.90 wrote: »

If Conor loses and Aldo then retires and if Edgar beats Faber the only fight I can see the UFC doing for the vacant belt is Edgar Vs Mendes.

That's a lot of 'ifs'. Mainly though, there isn't a hope of Aldo retiring yet.

Thegalwayman · 29-04-2015 1:04pm

OverUnderP4P wrote: »

Can somebody PM me who was selling 2 tickets for the fight as ive been let with tickets and have everything else booked . cheers

I sold on eBay last week for 700 pair of 244dollar tix.

Another guy UK based I think looking for 999.99 but has said he'll accept 700 after I low balled him to check market value

Lenin Skynard · 29-04-2015 1:04pm

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

That's a lot of 'ifs'. Mainly though, there isn't a hope of Aldo retiring yet.

There's a good chance of him moving to the lightweight division though, as per the "announcement" that he intends to make.

OverUnderP4P · 29-04-2015 1:18pm

Thegalwayman wrote: »

I sold on eBay last week for 700 pair of 244dollar tix.

Another guy UK based I think looking for 999.99 but has said he'll accept 700 after I low balled him to check market value

700euro and u only paid 400, crazy that is. i thought somebody was selling them face value. would never give that much , costing a bomb as it is . thanks

CurryFlavoured · 29-04-2015 1:44pm

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

There's a good chance of him moving to the lightweight division though, as per the "announcement" that he intends to make.

He might, but I don't think he will. You often hear of people talking about moving divisions but a small fraction actually act on it. I think he'll play it safe and stay at 145.

MrStuffins · 29-04-2015 3:25pm

I didn't think it was sold out?

That_Guy · 29-04-2015 3:58pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

I didn't think it was sold out?

It's not. Unless the poster is looking for the cheaper tickets which are all shaded out on Ticketmaster.

Have you tried stubhub or anything like that?

Thegalwayman · 29-04-2015 4:29pm

2 x 244 dollar tix came to 462 euro with booking fees etc.

Thegalwayman · 29-04-2015 4:40pm

Is it not sold out? What's the cheapest tix ticketmaster are offering at face? Stub hub was asking 1100-1400 for a pair of 244 tix when I checked last week

TimRiggins · 29-04-2015 4:43pm

Thegalwayman wrote: »

Is it not sold out? What's the cheapest tix ticketmaster are offering at face? Stub hub was asking 1100-1400 for a pair of 244 tix when I checked last week

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2E004E71A6C31D8E

my friend · 29-04-2015 7:24pm

Thegalwayman wrote: »

Is it not sold out? What's the cheapest tix ticketmaster are offering at face? Stub hub was asking 1100-1400 for a pair of 244 tix when I checked last week

Won't be an issue for some close to Conor

DrPhilG · 30-04-2015 9:36am

If 187 is the cursed card, 189 is the forgotten one.

TUF finale the next day has Henderson vs Johnson and now Waterson vs Magana.

July 15th has Mir vs Duffee.

Really expected a few more fights announced this week but nothing.

dulux99 · 30-04-2015 10:21am

DrPhilG wrote: »

If 187 is the cursed card, 189 is the forgotten one.

TUF finale the next day has Henderson vs Johnson and now Waterson vs Magana.

July 15th has Mir vs Duffee.

Really expected a few more fights announced this week but nothing.

Yeah, hopefully with seeing how 187 is falling apart it'll spur the UFC on to add some more proper blockbusters to this card. Obviously the main and Co main are great, but below that, it's only alright to be honest.

but1er · 30-04-2015 11:01am

Calvin harris playing hakkasan day before the fight if anyone is interested, dropkick murphy's are doing the free gig in freemonth street if anyone is interested

Awesomeness · 30-04-2015 11:16am

but1er wrote: »

Calvin harris playing hakkasan day before the fight if anyone is interested, dropkick murphy's are doing the free gig in freemonth street if anyone is interested

Where did you see the info on dropkicks?

JoeyJJ · 30-04-2015 2:18pm

Deadly, roll up to freemonth ! I see UFC have an event down there on Friday also, meet fighters or something.

Pulse8 · 30-04-2015 5:14pm

but1er wrote: »

Calvin harris playing hakkasan day before the fight if anyone is interested, dropkick murphy's are doing the free gig in freemonth street if anyone is interested

Irish lad Fergie (former hard house now EDM head) is headlining the Saturday night after the fight, was talkin to'em the other week & put'em wide to it....Hakkasan had nothing in for that weekend until lately

califano · 30-04-2015 6:09pm

Conor must be beasting the prep as hes keeping a low profile and off social media in the main. Its crazy to think we have someone who belongs at this elite level and is on the precipice of something so great.

OverUnderP4P · 01-05-2015 2:47pm

the second the bell goes they will both go forward, i can see Conor hurting him early. Either he will finish him in the first 2 rounds, or Aldo will go into defence mode after feeling Conors power and just try hang on for the 5 rounds and get decisioned by Conor.
More than likely I can see Conor KO'ing him. He hits too hard and Aldo gets hit a lot.
Look at most of his fights in the UFC.
Conor will clip him on the chin or the temple and it will be lights out for Aldo.

AndTheNew

eurokev · 01-05-2015 3:53pm

I personally can't see Aldo taking this fight, I'd almost bet my house on it that he will pull out a week or two before the fight, and Conor will probably eventually move up to 155 having never fought Aldo, hope to god I'm wrong though

brinty · 01-05-2015 3:58pm

eurokev wrote: »

I personally can't see Aldo taking this fight, I'd almost bet my house on it that he will pull out a week or two before the fight, and Conor will probably eventually move up to 155 having never fought Aldo, hope to god I'm wrong though

What would make ye think that
It's too big s pay day for Aldo to miss regardless of the outcome

dulux99 · 01-05-2015 4:12pm

If you actually believe Jose Aldo is terrified of Conor then you're delusional.

byrneg28 · 01-05-2015 4:17pm

Im going for controversial Draw

Panic E · 01-05-2015 4:19pm

I think that Conor can win it.

Aldo McGregor CONFIRMED July 11 Vegas

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