UFC 85 "Bedlam" Discussion Thread

SuperWoody101 · 26-05-2008 04:17PM #1

Event: UFC 85: “Bedlam”
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Location: The O2 Arena in London, England

Main Event:

Matt Hughes (42-6) vs. Thiago Alves (14-3)

Main card (televised):

185 lbs.: Michael Bisping (15-1) vs. Jason Day (17-5)
170 lbs.: Mike Swick (11-2) vs. Marcus Davis (14-3)
185 lbs.: Nate Marquardt (26-7) vs. Thales Leites (12-1)
265 lbs.: Brandon Vera (8-1) vs. Fabricio Werdum (10-3-1)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

185 lbs.: Martin Kampmann (15-2) vs. Jorge Rivera (15-6)
155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares (13-1) vs. Matt Wiman (9-3)
170 lbs.: Roan Carneiro (12-6) vs. Ryo Chonan (14-8)
205 lbs.: Jason Lambert (23-7) vs. Luis Arthur Cane (7-1)
170 lbs.: Jess Liaudin (12-9) vs. Paul Taylor (8-3-1)
265 lbs.: Neil Wain (4-0) vs. Antoni Hardonk (6-4)

*All fights officially confirmed by UFC.com.

Charlie3dan · 26-05-2008 05:24PM

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

*All fights officially confirmed by UFC.com.

For now

SuperWoody101 · 26-05-2008 07:11PM

Charlie3dan wrote: »

For now

LOL, as long as they don't change the Swick/Davis fight I will be happy.

Nothingcompares · 26-05-2008 07:24PM

Cursed is definitely an inferior card to the previous one I'm hoping the undercard will be entertaining as I'm going to be in London for this.

davmol · 27-05-2008 11:12AM

I was rushing to get the credit card out to book tickets for this when Chuck was on the card and thank god my credit card was maxed.The day after Chuck pulled out due to the hamstring tear.
Its a good card but not as impressive as when CHuck was on it.
I think hughes is winding down his career and as he said when he was coaching on TUF,he only has a few fights left in him so cant really see him putting in a great perormance with a view to reclaiming the belt.
The only other fight id be interested in is Davis and swick.

stevemc01 · 27-05-2008 11:17AM

With the exception of the Bisping fight, all the main card fights have potential IMO.

calex71 · 27-05-2008 05:45PM

will this be shown live anywhere?

Mossy Monk · 27-05-2008 06:36PM

Setanta Sports 1 will show it live. And all UFC PPV's after it too

27-05-2008 06:47PM

Roll call lads, who's goin to this?

I am.

I think Davis will beat Swick. I think that Swick is very over rated tbh. Davis could be construed as being over rated too since his win record doent include any big names but he's beaten tough guys and to be fair to him his overall skillset has improved tenfold. I think he has more tools in the bag if a little smaller!

Ill Sky+ it so I can watch it again! PS lets hope if UFC ever makes it to Dublin that a certain promotion dont get it, what would we do without our discussion threads!!

Nothingcompares · 28-05-2008 12:33AM

me 2

Kazooie · 28-05-2008 08:58AM

Me 3.

Haven't got any preferences for any fighters just hope all fights are exciting.

Fozzy · 28-05-2008 05:12PM

Two more changes: Eddie Sanchez is replacing Neil Wain according to the UFC.com fightcard: http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.FightCard&eid=1109

And MMAJunkie.com says that Kevin Burns is replacing Ryo Chonan: http://mmajunkie.com/news/4435/kevin-burns-expected-to-replace-ryo-chonan-at-ufc-85.mma

28-05-2008 06:14PM

Fozzy wrote: »

Two more changes: Eddie Sanchez is replacing Neil Wain according to the UFC.com fightcard: http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.FightCard&eid=1109

And MMAJunkie.com says that Kevin Burns is replacing Ryo Chonan: http://mmajunkie.com/news/4435/kevin-burns-expected-to-replace-ryo-chonan-at-ufc-85.mma

Why am I not suprised.

Actually Hardonk vs Sanchez could go one of two ways:

1) they bang it out, its fun while it lasts and Sanchez gets KO'd. Fans get exciting fight.

2) Sanchez takes it to the ground. Neither fighter are accomplished enough on the ground to really make it exciting. Fight runs risk of turnin into a 3 round lay and pray fest with Sanchez winning. Night gets off to a stinker.

I know Hardonk is a Rickson Gracie Blue Belt but I dont see that being a classic if it hits the ground.

I can see it being B.

Valmont · 29-05-2008 08:24AM

Fozzy wrote: »

Two more changes: Eddie Sanchez is replacing Neil Wain according to the UFC.com fightcard: http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.FightCard&eid=1109

And MMAJunkie.com says that Kevin Burns is replacing Ryo Chonan: http://mmajunkie.com/news/4435/kevin-burns-expected-to-replace-ryo-chonan-at-ufc-85.mma

With all these changes, they should change the title too: UFC 85 - Cursed

dunkamania · 29-05-2008 10:18AM

I heard Ryo Chonan was out....

johnny_adidas · 29-05-2008 12:34PM

6 of us heading over, first time in london also

johnny_adidas · 30-05-2008 10:44PM

just received an email re the doors opening / start times

"There has been a slight ammendment to the door time for this event, the runtime is now as follows: (please note, all times are approximates and are subject to change)

Doors - 16:30
Start - 17:30 (approximately)
Finish - 23:00 "

FiannaGym.com · 31-05-2008 02:16PM

I live in Dublin now, and DarkWarrior is coming over to see it with me.

The only fighter I was really interested in seeing was Chonan. Dang!

Peace

dunkamania · 31-05-2008 04:23PM

http://bp1.blogger.com/_npGc-tVhW2g/SEA7WJNLmfI/AAAAAAAAAHc/Uvhgy8_uyx4/s1600-h/ufc85changes.jpg

A reminder of what UFC 85 was supposed to be....

goo · 31-05-2008 06:03PM

At least with Chuck getting injured there's a good chance that his next fight will be Shogun. I didn't even have half a boner about Liddell - Evans.

shantor · 01-06-2008 12:05AM

why does Sanchez keeping get on the card in UFC... he doesnt seem to have much potential??

goo · 01-06-2008 11:24AM

He beats people a fair bit. He's definitely got a bit of a name but I don't know, maybe he's cheap.

SuperWoody101 · 04-06-2008 05:53PM

So it's on this Sat. Hope the pub I go to will show it. They show the ones on Bravo but there is no sound thanks to the band that play in the pub!! For anyone that is going over to London to see it live have a great time and be safe.

04-06-2008 06:57PM

shantor wrote: »

why does Sanchez keeping get on the card in UFC... he doesnt seem to have much potential??

Hopefully cos he makes a nice punching bag for hardonk. If this fight stays up itll be entertaining, if it hits the ground it could be dreadful

04-06-2008 06:59PM

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

be safe.

We're all martial artist tough guys in here didnt ya know!! :pac::pac::pac:

There were a lot of tossers in London at it last time. Belfast had a better crowd. ill let ya know if Sat has any improvement.

johnny_adidas · 05-06-2008 12:48PM

Update:

"Dear Ticketmaster Customer,

As you have purchased tickets for the forthcoming Ultimate Fighting Championships at the O2 we would like to pass on the following travel information.

The Jubilee Line will be closed on 7 June between North Greenwich and Stratford. Replacement buses will operate.

Journey times may be increased by up to 25 minutes.

Please use other local London Underground, National Rail, Docklands Light Railway or London Buses services where possible. Alternatively, you can use the Thames Clippers fast boat service, details of which can be found by clicking on; http://www.thamesclippers.com/article/commuter/166

For any other queries, please visit the official venue website, http://www.o2.co.uk/

Thank you for booking with Ticketmaster, we hope you enjoy the event."

was going to get the boat up there anyway but in case if affects anyone else

lfc85 · 05-06-2008 03:59PM

does anyone know of any pubs around dublin city centre or ballymun/finglas area that will be showin it on saturday?
unfortunatly we dont have setanta
would have went over to london to see it live if shogun and chuck didnt get injured

Fozzy · 05-06-2008 04:13PM

lfc85 wrote: »

does anyone know of any pubs around dublin city centre or ballymun/finglas area that will be showin it on saturday?
unfortunatly we dont have setanta
would have went over to london to see it live if shogun and chuck didnt get injured

I haven't heard of anything. I think the problem is that Ireland are playing New Zealand in rugby that evening and there'll also be two Euro 2008 games late in the day as well. So that's probably what the sports bars will be showing, not a UFC event which is probably the least appealing UFC show this year

EDIT: Actually, I think the rugby game is in the evening in New Zealand, which makes it the morning here

05-06-2008 04:14PM

Try the Mercintile or Fitzsimons .

Im really looking forward to it. I am dissapointed im not going to see Liddel but Hughes will be good to see.

Look for a PPV in Dublin next year.

lfc85 · 05-06-2008 04:27PM

yea think the portugal turkey match starts at 7:30 on saturday
so doubt they will show the ufc in any pub since most of the barmen dont have a clue what the hell mma is
sure i might catch the last last couple of fights after the football if im lucky

dunkamania · 05-06-2008 04:29PM

would the Mercentile be showing this?

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