Travelling to America for a UFC Event - Advice, Tips, Costs etc

wilkie2006

Lads, can anyone tell me what's the craic with getting into the (ceremonial) weigh ins?

Is it just a case of queuing up a few hours beforehand? Anyone have any tips of how to improve chances?

Cheers

The Ayatolla

You just stroll in.

dulux99

The Ayatolla wrote: »

You just stroll in.

Yeah this is pretty much it. Unless you're planning on going to the fight club event (usually a q+a) then there isn't a que. Come one come all. The weigh ins realistically won't be full to capacity, just keep an eye out for updates closer to the day for what time the doors open.

JoeyJJ

wilkie2006 wrote: »

Lads, can anyone tell me what's the craic with getting into the (ceremonial) weigh ins?

Is it just a case of queuing up a few hours beforehand? Anyone have any tips of how to improve chances?

Cheers

Dont believe this is confirmed yet. Closer to time should have clarity

wilkie2006

dulux99 wrote: »

Yeah this is pretty much it. Unless you're planning on going to the fight club event (usually a q+a) then there isn't a que. Come one come all. The weigh ins realistically won't be full to capacity, just keep an eye out for updates closer to the day for what time the doors open.

Thanks guys.

I didn't realise there was a Fight Club event: I'll keep an eye out for that.

I guess info just goes up on the UFC's FB page etc?

Cheers for the insights, lads

dulux99

Keep an eye on this thread because as soon as info becomes available one of us will probably share it! Unless it's someone really good then personally I wouldn't bother with any of the Q&A's but that's just me.

wilkie2006

dulux99 wrote: »

Keep an eye on this thread because as soon as info becomes available one of us will probably share it! Unless it's someone really good then personally I wouldn't bother with any of the Q&A's but that's just me.

Brilliant, thanks all.

TBH, unless it's someone on the prelims, I'd probably go I don't think I'll be in a position to go over to another fight in Vegas anytime soon so would be keen to make the absolute most of it!

KingJamsie

The Conor Effect

Mr. Manager

Deleted User wrote: »

Well lads, I have flights & accommodation booked for Vegas. Tickets not locked in yet but hoping to get them sorted before arriving. However if I cannot get the tickets - what's the best way to watch the fight in Vegas, I'm hearing a lot of places charge crazy cover charges to get in?

Lagasse Sportsbook in The Venetian has a pretty wicked setup. If you want you can rent a private suite area (pool tables, host etc) for $4,000 and it sits about 20+. They also have private seating areas out on the floor which run upwards of $900. Alternatively, you can just stand around and hope to see it on one of the million TV's they have

Helpneeded86

Mr. Manager wrote: »

Lagasse Sportsbook in The Venetian has a pretty wicked setup. If you want you can rent a private suite area (pool tables, host etc) for $4,000 and it sits about 20+. They also have private seating areas out on the floor which run upwards of $900. Alternatively, you can just stand around and hope to see it on one of the million TV's they have

I think if this is an option you will be at the fight.

Mr. Manager

Not necessarily true... I didn't get tickets but booked a private area

JoeyJJ

You must have a gang going and no tickets?

dulux99

dulux99 wrote: »

I've an awful feeling they're not even putting on 12 fights. It's less than 6 weeks to fight night and only 10 bouts announced.

I've resigned myself to this now. Fcking joke really.

Helpneeded86

Mr. Manager wrote: »

Not necessarily true... I didn't get tickets but booked a private area

Makes no sense to me.. 20 people 4k..$400 a man. If your willing to shell out that surely you would just put another $400 on top and buy off viagogo.

Mr. Manager

I'm not willing to pay way over the price for tickets to sit in the nosebleeds. Would much rather take the money and spend it at a viewing party. For the record, not taking one of the rooms but did book a private area for 6 of us for $900. $150 each seems a no brainer.

I'd never pay a reseller for a ticket anyways. Only encourages it. Tried to get a ticket on the day but the payment was declined and when I refreshed they were gone. Oh well

Muttley79

Anywhere else that's good to go watch the fight in Las Vegas as tickets are gone,would the Irish bars or sports bars in Las Vegas be better?

JoeyJJ

Muttley79 wrote: »

Anywhere else that's good to go watch the fight in Las Vegas as tickets are gone,would the Irish bars or sports bars in Las Vegas be better?

Irish bars in nyny and mandalay bay worth a look mgm should have a viewing party too. Google your friend.

dulux99

Yeah RiRa in the mandalay bay is the best of the Irish bars that I know of, 9 fine Irishmen (cringe) is a decent bar but a bit small and don't know do they have many TVs in there

RiRa will be ticketed so you'd wanna get sorted early

Thegalwayman

dulux99 wrote: »

Yeah RiRa in the mandalay bay is the best of the Irish bars that I know of, 9 fine Irishmen (cringe) is a decent bar but a bit small and don't know do they have many TVs in there

RiRa will be ticketed so you'd wanna get sorted early

I’d look at what Blondies sport bar are doing. I’ll be there for Thursday night football and Monday night football pre and post fight. The video of Conor destroying Alvarez gets the excitement going. 5 weeks and a few hours to ceremonial weigh in.

This one seems good value to watch the fight https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/ufc-viewing-parties/

Mr. Manager

dulux99 wrote: »

Yeah RiRa in the mandalay bay is the best of the Irish bars that I know of, 9 fine Irishmen (cringe) is a decent bar but a bit small and don't know do they have many TVs in there

RiRa will be ticketed so you'd wanna get sorted early

I know a waitress who works there, if you want I can ping her on WhatsApp and get some details?

dulux99

Mr. Manager wrote: »

dulux99 wrote: »

Yeah RiRa in the mandalay bay is the best of the Irish bars that I know of, 9 fine Irishmen (cringe) is a decent bar but a bit small and don't know do they have many TVs in there

RiRa will be ticketed so you'd wanna get sorted early

I know a waitress who works there, if you want I can ping her on WhatsApp and get some details?

No thanks pal I was lucky enough to get tickets to the fight itself so im all sorted

Muttley79

Mr. Manager wrote: »

I know a waitress who works there, if you want I can ping her on WhatsApp and get some details?

We had flights booked prior to mcgregor fight,never got our hands on tickets for ufc229 but would look forward to watching the match over in Vegas in a bar,can you get some details for me? Cheers

Mr. Manager

Muttley79 wrote: »

We had flights booked prior to mcgregor fight,never got our hands on tickets for ufc229 but would look forward to watching the match over in Vegas in a bar,can you get some details for me? Cheers

Sure thing. Pinged her now - will let you know

JoeyJJ

Fly out 4 weeks today(3rd) Can't wait to get back to Vegas. Gonna chill by the pool more this time instead of the poker tables, prob spend a few quid in the fight shop in the shopping area of PH.

Need to start looking up planning my days out to get maximum out of the trip.

Whelo79

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Fly out 4 weeks today(3rd) Can't wait to get back to Vegas. Gonna chill by the pool more this time instead of the poker tables, prob spend a few quid in the fight shop in the shopping area of PH.

Need to start looking up planning my days out to get maximum out of the trip.

Are the pools open in October? I know a lot of places close the pools for a few months.

dulux99

To each their own but the pools never appealed to me. Vegas is such a mad place I feel like the odd time I've gone down there I feel like I'm wasting my trip

Naked Lepper

anyone reckon UFC 230 tickets in MSG in November will also be like golddust?
would like to get one of the cheaper ones if poss

doubt it would sell out like the way the McGregor ones do? says tkts on sale on 21 sept, don't wanna pay 85 usd per person to get access to pre sale tho! rip off

Mr. Manager

Meant to say, if anyone is up for a Boards beers over there, let me know. I'll be there from 2nd - 12th. Outside of the UFC and playing a bit of poker and top golf I'll be twiddling my thumbs

JoeyJJ

Yeah pools open, I will probably only spend time there to rest tbh. Drink to small hours, sleep 3/4 hours, play early morning poker, hit pool for a kip for a couple of hours rinse and repeat with evening activities such as a show or 2 fight etc.

sc86

flash seats is biggest pile of sh1te iv ever saw

Joekers

Anyone ever use UFC vip experience for an event? https://ufcvipexperience.com/ticket-packages?utm_source=hs_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63468781&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-98s7LqQXSRh2B0jyODVXANZY2qFBPaO8XIIAPXoikVpHGfvScUTvepLgE0wMbsW9nwnk1QjjmQOLjX7HanMROvevIOkA&_hsmi=63468781

Would be interested to know if its worth the money.

sc86

is there copys of the tickets getting posted out or do we have to rely on this flash seats rubbish?

The Ayatolla

Flash Seats rubbish.

I imagine if you have any major issues, you can collect at the box office in the lead up to it. Bring the original payment method and ID.

Mr. Manager

Muttley79 wrote: »

We had flights booked prior to mcgregor fight,never got our hands on tickets for ufc229 but would look forward to watching the match over in Vegas in a bar,can you get some details for me? Cheers

This is what I got back "Are you referring to the McGregor fight on Oct 6th? If so, we are showing it. It’s $40 at the door. If you even remotely want a chance at a table, I’d show up at 2:30pm Vegas time bc there will be a line forming. If I am physically there at that time I can do my best to help you but if not, I wouldn’t."

dulux99

sc86 wrote: »

flash seats is biggest pile of sh1te iv ever saw

It's like an app from 2010. It actually gives me anxiety to know my tickets that are worth a fortune are housed in this piece of sh*t app

JoeyJJ

Yeah its mental, the wife is defo using her ticket cause I don't fancy trying to sell it to a stranger if she isn't too bothered.

The Ayatolla

dulux99 wrote: »

It's like an app from 2010. It actually gives me anxiety to know my tickets that are worth a fortune are housed in this piece of sh*t app

I used the AXS app instead. Same thing in there, QR code refreshes and your tickets are stored.

Muttley79

Mr. Manager wrote: »

This is what I got back "Are you referring to the McGregor fight on Oct 6th? If so, we are showing it. It’s $40 at the door. If you even remotely want a chance at a table, I’d show up at 2:30pm Vegas time bc there will be a line forming. If I am physically there at that time I can do my best to help you but if not, I wouldn’t."

Thanks for the info on that,I’ll be there for that,can’t wait.cheers

Thegalwayman

Tuesday evening arrive and have a few drinks
Wednesday head downtown, pool drink drink
Thursday Night Football should be good. Searching for best place with drink specials
then weigh ins Friday about3pm? Not as exciting since we’ll all know that they’ve made or not made weight by then.
Fight day Saturday probably head in for prelims.
Sunday premier league football from about 7am then NFL games till about 7/8pm
Monday recover
Tuesday fly out

Muttley79

Thegalwayman wrote: »

Tuesday evening arrive and have a few drinks
Wednesday head downtown, pool drink drink
Thursday Night Football should be good. Searching for best place with drink specials
then weigh ins Friday about3pm? Not as exciting since we’ll all know that they’ve made or not made weight by then.
Fight day Saturday probably head in for prelims.
Sunday premier league football from about 7am then NFL games till about 7/8pm
Monday recover
Tuesday fly out

Sounds like a plan,by Monday I’ll be hooked up to a drip,the liver will be screaming for mercy and the fear will be fully installed by then✌🏻

Whelo79

Muttley79 wrote: »

Sounds like a plan,by Monday I’ll be hooked up to a drip,the liver will be screaming for mercy and the fear will be fully installed by then✌ðŸ»

They actually do rehydration drips (IV Therapy) in some of the hotel shopping areas.

ASOT

Whelo79 wrote: »

They actually do rehydration drips (IV Therapy) in some of the hotel shopping areas.

There's also one that comes to your holtel it's amazing.

sc86

Whelo79 wrote: »

They actually do rehydration drips (IV Therapy) in some of the hotel shopping areas.

there will be big que at those sunday:D

rob316

Thegalwayman wrote: »

Tuesday evening arrive and have a few drinks
Wednesday head downtown, pool drink drink
Thursday Night Football should be good. Searching for best place with drink specials
then weigh ins Friday about3pm? Not as exciting since we’ll all know that they’ve made or not made weight by then.
Fight day Saturday probably head in for prelims.
Sunday premier league football from about 7am then NFL games till about 7/8pm
Monday recover
Tuesday fly out

Good man but a week in Vegas? I'd probably die

EagererBeaver

sc86 wrote: »

Whelo79 wrote: »

They actually do rehydration drips (IV Therapy) in some of the hotel shopping areas.

there will be big que at those sunday:D

The credit union loans won't quite stretch that far.

Muttley79

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=540238076401406&id=248865828617605
Just to get warmed up the night before the fight!!

JoeyJJ

Muttley79 wrote: »

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=540238076401406&id=248865828617605
Just to get warmed up the night before the fight!!

Wow im sure we will see some scenes posted from that on joe.ie. not for me though.

EagererBeaver

Jesus Christ, the Wolfe Tones playing beside a pool in Vegas, or a quarter of them anyway. That'd be pretty surreal. Terrible, but surreal.

What's the over/under on how many times Mark McCabe can play Maniac 2000.

JoeyJJ

I wonder are the wolf tones going for entrace music for conor?