UFC 205 New York 12th November *Confirmed*

Petermc83

News broke during the night that MSG is hosting the UFC for the first time.

I better get saving! This will be a bigger card than UFC 200 in my eyes.

Jones / Weidman / Sterling / Edgar should all be involved as theyre from the state. Anyone else? Conor too.
Maybe even Ronda might be back for this, it ties in with her schedule anyways.

Devastator

Petermc83 wrote: »

News broke during the night that MSG is hosting the UFC for the first time.

No it didn't, it was yesterday afternoon and this has and is already being talked about in the general thread. Really no need for another thread is there?

Petermc83

well i think it deserves its own thread as it will be a huge event.

Devastator

Petermc83 wrote: »

well i think it deserves its own thread as it will be a huge event.

Well if we were 7 months in the future and this was Paully's usual prediction/breakdown/info thread I would agree with you

BOHtox

In fairness it's a pretty historic event

callaway92

Devastator wrote: »

Well if we were 7 months in the future and this was Paully's usual prediction/breakdown/info thread I would agree with you

What's your problem? Huge news - Does warrant a new thread I think

John_D80

Petermc83 wrote: »

I better get saving!

Most definitely. Tickets are gonna cost an arm and a leg for this. My plans to head to Vegas for 200 were derailed by work commitments so i'll be hoping i can swing this.

On a huge plus note, NY is generally cheaper than Vegas. Only thing id be worried about is flight prices being hiked up because of christmas shoppers.

John_D80

Devastator wrote: »

No it didn't, it was yesterday afternoon and this has and is already being talked about in the general thread. Really no need for another thread is there?

What harm in it?? Its a historic milestone.

You started a thread for the rotterdam event a few weeks ago for people thinking of going to it. Nothing wrong with this chap doing the same for New York.

Devastator

BOHtox wrote: »

In fairness it's a pretty historic event

I agree 100%, the event itself, in 7 months time is an historic event(hence my 2nd post), likewise the UFC 200 event, in 3 months time, is an historic event but we're all managing just fine using the general thread for news, fight annoucements, chat, etc

John_D80 wrote: »

What harm in it?? Its a historic milestone.

You started a thread for the rotterdam event a few weeks ago for people thinking of going to it. Nothing wrong with this chap doing the same for New York.

1/ I didn't post the Rotterdam thread 7 months in advance & 2/ I clearly said in the 1st post to try and keep the thread to anything R'dam/Holland related such as travel, hotels, etc whereas this is just a general event thread.

I posted & asked the OP a question, I don't understand why others are jumping in to argue on his behalf Thats my 2 cents worth anyway, feel free to reply or argue on but don't expect a reply

John_D80

Devastator wrote: »

I agree 100%, the event itself, in 7 months time is an historic event(hence my 2nd post), likewise the UFC 200 event, in 3 months time, is an historic event but we're all managing just fine using the general thread for news, fight annoucements, chat, etc



1/ I didn't post the Rotterdam thread 7 months in advance & 2/ I clearly said in the 1st post to try and keep the thread to anything R'dam/Holland related such as travel, hotels, etc whereas this is just a general event thread.

I posted & asked the OP a question, I don't understand why others are jumping in to argue on his behalf Thats my 2 cents worth anyway, feel free to reply or argue on but don't expect a reply

No one is arguing with you. Seems to me this thread would be the perfect place for discussing things like hotels/flights etc.

Im sure there will be a proper fight discussion thread in due course.

Paully D

Any of you lads planning on heading over to this? I'm very tempted to make my first trip over to the States, but even with Fight Club I'd imagine getting tickets will be a complete lottery.

Flights available for around €400 at the moment.

John_D80

Paully D wrote: »

Any of you lads planning on heading over to this? I'm very tempted to make my first trip over to the States, but even with Fight Club I'd imagine getting tickets will be a complete lottery.

Flights available for around €400 at the moment.

400 is great value.

Accomodation wise, I once stayed in a hotel just a couple blocks up from MSQ and it was dirt cheap. 3 star. Less than $300 for 4 nights room only.

Be warned though, ive been to NY 4 times and what is classed as 3 star in NYC would barely scrape 2 star here in my experience.

Swashbuckler

Paully D wrote: »

Any of you lads planning on heading over to this? I'm very tempted to make my first trip over to the States, but even with Fight Club I'd imagine getting tickets will be a complete lottery.

Flights available for around €400 at the moment.

Very very tempted.....The missus is too...I'll probably try for tickets and see how it goes.

ASOT

Think I'm going to book this during the week, looking at 9th-13th or 14th. Working at about 600ish between three. More than likely staying in a kip havnt got to look proper but iv stayed in the worst of the worst in Ibiza I wont care.

Paully D

ASOT wrote: »

Think I'm going to book this during the week, looking at 9th-13th or 14th. Working at about 600ish between three. More than likely staying in a kip havnt got to look proper but iv stayed in the worst of the worst in Ibiza I wont care.

As long as there's a bed and a shower, it's fine.

ASOT

Paully D wrote: »

As long as there's a bed and a shower, it's fine.

Exactly, iv never went for any luxuries in that department iv just kept the money for other stuff to do while there, Bar Vegas iv gone all out we booked two suites in the MGM between four of us.

johnny_adidas

Hotel booked and just deciding between air France and klm for flights.
Hopefully will pick up tickets - am guessing will have to stump up for fight club presale for this - but have 2 connections over there, one who knows a few ufc low level fighters and another who's a past pres of some ex pat society so fingers crossed
After having a fairly terrible 12 months with serious illness, all going well, ill be clear to fly again by then

14murphy

Thinking of heading over to this. Any idea when tickets will go up for sale ?

Mellor

14murphy wrote: »

Thinking of heading over to this. Any idea when tickets will go up for sale ?

It's sold out. Went in same 11am

14murphy

Mellor wrote: »

It's sold out. Went in same 11am

Dude....

johnny_adidas

Mellor wrote: »

It's sold out. Went in same 11am

What? when did they go on sale?

John_D80

14murphy wrote: »

Thinking of heading over to this. Any idea when tickets will go up for sale ?

Keep an eye on ufc.com

Usually dont go on sale til maybe 8 or 10 weeks before the event. Open to correction on this though as ive only ever purchased tickets for UFC once previously.

shanec1928

johnny_adidas wrote: »

Hotel booked and just deciding between air France and klm

Both are delta..

DrPhilG

Sadly my days of 3-4 events a year are in the past. Was hoping for either Vegas for 200 or New York but it's just not going to work out.

Particularly painful since I'm just back from a holiday, to New York and Las Vegas...

Went to the Pacquaio fight in Vegas but that was for my father in law's benefit rather than mine.

Cathy.C

Petermc83 wrote: »

Maybe even Ronda might be back for this, it ties in with her schedule anyways.

Ronda is a cert for 205 I'd say. She campaigned for the legalizing of MMA there and was even present when the bill was signed in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWvxGxcS31g

Tate would be a sweet opponent choice, depends what happens in July I guess but personally I'd like to see a Holm rematch.

Think it's probably the most fair match up too as, imo, Holm deserved a rematch against Tate at UFC 200.

Roar

They'll go HUGE for this.

Jones v DC

Ronda v whoever

McGregor v Aldo/Edgar

would be my prediction

TimRiggins

I think we'll get 2 title fights and then maybe some other big names.

FW Title: Conor McGregor v Frankie Edgar
WBW: Miesha Tate v Ronda Rousey
Chris Weidman v Nick Diaz (Probably won't happen but maybe!)
TJ Dillashaw v Uriah Faber
Carlos Condit v Matt Brown

callaway92

TimRiggins wrote: »

I think we'll get 2 title fights and then maybe some other big names.

FW Title: Conor McGregor v Frankie Edgar
WBW: Miesha Tate v Ronda Rousey
Chris Weidman v Nick Diaz (Probably won't happen but maybe!)
TJ Dillashaw v Uriah Faber
Carlos Condit v Matt Brown

Doubt the card will be this strong to be honest.

Outlaw Pete

Dana confirms Rousey won't be fighting at 205.

http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ronda-rousey/ronda-rousey-wont-return-historic-ufc-205-card-new-york/

Letree

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Dana confirms Rousey won't be fighting at 205.

http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ronda-rousey/ronda-rousey-wont-return-historic-ufc-205-card-new-york/

I wonder is she looking for mcgregor money and they can't come to an agreement.

Utopia Parkway

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Dana confirms Rousey won't be fighting at 205.

http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ronda-rousey/ronda-rousey-wont-return-historic-ufc-205-card-new-york/

Will be interesting to see what card they come up with as I don't see Conor fighting that soon again either. I guess Jon Jones could be an option if he gets off his ban. Maybe GSP?

DrPhilG

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Will be interesting to see what card they come up with as I don't see Conor fighting that soon again either. I guess Jon Jones could be an option if he gets off his ban. Maybe GSP?

GSP won't be fighting til December. He re-entered the USADA drug testing pool which has a 4 month schedule before competing. Of course he could wangle an exemption a la Brock but he has said he won't do that as he has been very vocal about testing.

Outlaw Pete

Wrongway1985

Not in pic as he(TW) was in studio discussing it T Wood v Thompson is signed to go aswell.

So all the fights already reported by the various MMA media bar Weidman/Romero which looks like it could be off

Ush1

Card is looking seriously underwhelming.

TheNap

Whats the hold up with Romero Weidman ?

ASOT

TheNap wrote: »

Whats the hold up with Romero Weidman ?

Weidmans injured/off the card according to multiple sources.

MagicIRL

Seems to be a very 'Murica card. Edgar/Cerrone/Mr. US Military himself as well as Liz Carmouche all scream America. Just missing Weidman to complete the set.

DrPhilG

Incredibly underwhelming so far.

There seems to be a major fighter revolt brewing nd they seem to be taking the opportunity now to show it.

Duffy refused a fight in Belfast, one or more of McGregor/Alvarez/Nurmagomedov refusing at 205. Al Iaquinta, Juliana Pena, Chris Weidman (allegedly) all refusing fights at 205 too.


Shlt be a brewing.

mailburner

they could improve the card by simply taking kennedy/evans and putting
it in the early prelims

Useful.Idiot

Wouldn't count Weidman out just yet

https://twitter.com/ChrisWeidmanUFC/status/779077654947430400?lang=en

qwabercd

TheNap wrote: »

Whats the hold up with Romero Weidman ?

Are the tickets for this out today? Can't seem to find anything on it? Would anyone have a spare fight pass code? Didn't realise mine expired last month would greatly appreciate it!

Edit - seems it's not until next Wednesday. Not the easiest to find info on

mdwexford

Joanna v Karolina

Meisha v Pennington

Both confirmed.

TimRiggins

ASOT wrote: »

Weidmans injured/off the card according to multiple sources.

Not injured. Wants more money. He deserves it. He campaigned his ass off for NY, Writing letters to the senators, going to talk to politicians and the UFC used him as the forefront of it. They used him as the babyface and are probably docking alot of his pay because he's not a Champion anymore.

loudnoises89

mdwexford wrote: »

Joanna v Karolina

Meisha v Pennington

Both confirmed.

Couldn't be bothered checking her record but is Penningtons record like 1-18 at this stage? Awful, awful fighter and should be pleased with the free Reebok gear before shes shown the door after this.

TimRiggins

loudnoises89 wrote: »

Couldn't be bothered checking her record but is Penningtons record like 1-18 at this stage? Awful, awful fighter and should be pleased with the free Reebok gear before shes shown the door after this.

Are you actually for real? She's 8-5 and has lost to Cat Zingano, Leslie Smith, Holly Holm and Jessica Arande who she since beat. She has shown massive improvements and is on a 3 fight winning streak.

JJayoo

loudnoises89 wrote: »

Couldn't be bothered checking her record but is Penningtons record like 1-18 at this stage? Awful, awful fighter and should be pleased with the free Reebok gear before shes shown the door after this.

Your not very good at this

Wrongway1985

TimRiggins wrote: »

Are you actually for real? She's 8-5 and has lost to Cat Zingano, Leslie Smith, Holly Holm and Jessica Arande who she since beat. She has shown massive improvements and is on a 3 fight winning streak.

100% She really brought it in the majority of those fights too and she's easily the most successful fighter to come from TUF18 apart from Peña.

Mellor

loudnoises89 wrote: »

Couldn't be bothered checking her record but is Penningtons record like 1-18 at this stage? Awful, awful fighter and should be pleased with the free Reebok gear before shes shown the door after this.

You must be thinking about somebody else.

DrPhilG

Front Row Brian (notorious spoofer mind you) claims that the ticket prices aren't as bad as first feared

$100/200/300/450/600/750/1250.

Saw other reports suggesting as high as $1500 for the top price seats.

ciano316

DrPhilG wrote: »

Front Row Brian (notorious spoofer mind you) claims that the ticket prices aren't as bad as first feared

$100/200/300/450/600/750/1250.

Saw other reports suggesting as high as $1500 for the top price seats.

That list is the higher end pricing for a UFC event. Was the same for 194 and 202. There will be very few $100 and $200 tickets