Aldo McGregor CONFIRMED July 11 Vegas

dave1982 · 30-01-2015 11:21pm #1

Just officially announced

That_Guy · 30-01-2015 11:51pm

1 week before my birthday. Very tempted by this.

fermanagh_man · 30-01-2015 11:53pm

See a few people jumped the gun and booked flights for May

shamrock55 · 31-01-2015 12:03am

Hope aldo kicks his ass

scudzilla · 31-01-2015 12:06am

shamrock55 wrote: »

Hope aldo kicks his ass

and so it begins :rolleyes:

phobia2011 · 31-01-2015 12:09am

shamrock55 wrote: »

Hope aldo kicks his ass

He Wont!

Love the attention he has generated!

going to be epic.

shamrock55 · 31-01-2015 12:12am

scudzilla wrote: »

and so it begins :rolleyes:

And so what begins?, are we all sheep that have to cheer for mcgregor cos he is irish is it?

nocoverart · 31-01-2015 12:12am

shamrock55 wrote: »

Hope aldo kicks his ass

Hope James Quinn McDonagh knocks you the fook out

phobia2011 · 31-01-2015 12:18am

shamrock55 wrote: »

And so what begins?, are we all sheep that have to cheer for mcgregor cos he is irish is it?

Love him or hate him, Everyone has an opinion on him now, he has everyone talking about him. he's shaken up the game, for that alone he must be applauded.

wardiaz · 31-01-2015 12:18am

hasgtag ignore button lads.

Tefral · 31-01-2015 12:26am

When McGregor wins, what are people gonna bitch about then?

Professey Chin · 31-01-2015 12:27am

cronin_j wrote: »

When McGregor wins, what are people gonna bitch about then?

Wrestlers. Rinse and repeat

shamrock55 · 31-01-2015 12:30am

nocoverart wrote: »

Hope James Quinn McDonagh knocks you the fook out

Not a hope dude

jimmii · 31-01-2015 12:30am

cronin_j wrote: »

When McGregor wins, what are people gonna bitch about then?

That he was lucky and Aldo would definitely win a rematch!

dave1982 · 31-01-2015 12:59am

jimmii wrote: »

That he was lucky and Aldo would definitely win a rematch!

Read the rules, no one allowed say Conor will lose :pac::pac:

If he do win and it very 50/50 tbh, there will def be trilogy

yipeeeee · 31-01-2015 1:07am

shamrock55 wrote: »

Hope aldo kicks his ass

Hope in one hand and **** in the other, see what happens.

That_Guy · 31-01-2015 1:07am

Looking through flights/hotels and packages. Ideally would like to do the Thursday-Monday.

One package (flight + MGM Grand hotel) was quoting me €1,200. Was also looking at Harrah's. Cheaper and is 30 minutes from MGM Grand.

I'm sure there's a lot cheaper so any experienced Vegas travellers care to shed some light?

DVDM93 · 31-01-2015 1:11am

Would travelling on the bandwagon work out cheaper than flying over?

themandan6611 · 31-01-2015 1:11am

mcgregor in 3 rds, you heard it here first

That_Guy · 31-01-2015 1:15am

DVDM93 wrote: »

Would travelling on the bandwagon work out cheaper than flying over?

Think it's a bit rickety with all the new fans on it.

Regarding the bandwagon, I personally don't care who watches the sport as long as they watch it. People have to start somewhere and McGregor has been that opening for newbies to the sport.

Great to see.

DVDM93 · 31-01-2015 1:24am

That_Guy wrote: »

Think it's a bit rickety with all the new fans on it.

Regarding the bandwagon, I personally don't care who watches the sport as long as they watch it. People have to start somewhere and McGregor has been that opening for newbies to the sport.

Great to see.

Agreed.

But it's the likes that jump on the bandwagon for the sake of a few likes on a 'Come on McGregor, do it for is Irish' Facebook status or to be part of the 'trend' that annoys me. I'm all for people having to start somewhere but those who claim to follow UFC and have an interest in the sport but would look at you funny if you said GSP, BJ Penn, Silva, etc... they just annoy me.

These same people will fade into darkness too if McGregor is beaten.

jimmii · 31-01-2015 1:28am

dave1982 wrote: »

Read the rules, no one allowed say Conor will lose :pac::pac:

If he do win and it very 50/50 tbh, there will def be trilogy

I would never suggest that!! I'm just looking for an entertaining fight! Ran into John Kavanagh at the cinema earlier I wonder of he goes to something like Taken and things yeah I could take him.

Zero-Cool · 31-01-2015 1:48am

In before El Guapo locks this thread until July 10th :pac:

DVDM93 · 31-01-2015 2:02am

sheehy83 wrote: »

In before El Guapo locks this thread until July 10th :pac:

If you're in and it's locked, there's no getting out.

DrPhilG · 31-01-2015 2:22am

That_Guy wrote: »

Looking through flights/hotels and packages. Ideally would like to do the Thursday-Monday.

One package (flight + MGM Grand hotel) was quoting me €1,200. Was also looking at Harrah's. Cheaper and is 30 minutes from MGM Grand.

I'm sure there's a lot cheaper so any experienced Vegas travellers care to shed some light?

I booked through Expedia, Dublin to Vegas via London, €840. My mate is flying down from Canada and we're staying in the Luxor for 5 nights for €370.

So all in its just over €1000 for me.

How many nights was the €1200 package for?

Crann na Beatha · 31-01-2015 2:47am

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wardiaz · 31-01-2015 2:49am

seems cheap enough 6 nights in mgm working out at 1100 each.

El Guapo! · 31-01-2015 9:36am

This is the week my missus is due the baby. If she spoils this for me I cannot be held responsible for my actions.

Mr. CooL ICE · 31-01-2015 10:56am

El Guapo! wrote: »

This is the week my missus is due the baby. If she spoils this for me I cannot be held responsible for my actions.

My dad can relate. Being a munster rugby supporter, he still hasn't forgiven my sister for being born on the same day they beat the all blacks

MagicIRL · 31-01-2015 12:22pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

This is the week my missus is due the baby. If she spoils this for me I cannot be held responsible for my actions.

So, what you're saying is that the childs name is going to be based on the outcome of the fight? Conor vs Jose - WHO WILL IT BE?!

El Guapo! · 31-01-2015 12:32pm

MagicIRL wrote: »

So, what you're saying is that the childs name is going to be based on the outcome of the fight? Conor vs Jose - WHO WILL IT BE?!

I'd love to name the kid Jose for the craic anyway. Imagine a pasty white irish kid called Jose.

Amazingfun · 31-01-2015 1:07pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

I'd love to name the kid Jose for the craic anyway. Imagine a pasty white irish kid called Jose.

Well with a father called E GUAPO! it's not too shocking :P

johnpro · 31-01-2015 3:32pm

That_Guy wrote: »

Looking through flights/hotels and packages. Ideally would like to do the Thursday-Monday.

One package (flight + MGM Grand hotel) was quoting me €1,200. Was also looking at Harrah's. Cheaper and is 30 minutes from MGM Grand.

I'm sure there's a lot cheaper so any experienced Vegas travellers care to shed some light?

I'm seeing can I get a contact to sort flights but if not some of then seem to be €800+, big Jump up from the €560 in may. I booked a room in the MGM for the week as soon as he announced it, it's pricey enough but it's class staying there on fight week when they're all floating around we got chatting with nearly everyone at 175 so the extra money is worth the experience. Alternatively hoooters is probably the cheapest and closest you'll get...you really don't want to be 30 mins away from the strip...I know it might be abit cheaper but trust me you'll be glad when you get there

johnpro · 31-01-2015 3:34pm

DrPhilG wrote: »

I booked through Expedia, Dublin to Vegas via London, €840. My mate is flying down from Canada and we're staying in the Luxor for 5 nights for €370.

Think that's the same one I was looking at..flying out the 7th and back the 12th with aer lingus/virgin?

johnpro · 31-01-2015 3:38pm

wardiaz wrote: »

seems cheap enough 6 nights in mgm working out at 1100 each.

You staying in the penthouse??

booked a double delux suite for the 5 nights and only came to €850 between us?? And that's taking into account those stupid taxes the Americans like to put in everything!

wardiaz · 31-01-2015 3:51pm

johnpro wrote: »

You staying in the penthouse?? booked a double delux suite for the 5 nights and only came to €850 between us?? And that's taking into account those stupid taxes the Americans like to put in everything!

In the mgm? what site did you use? flying from london?

Pulse8 · 31-01-2015 4:09pm

Question re: tickets lads

I know Fight Club presale enables you to buy upto 8 tickets right.....what way does that work, could you buy say 2 tickets in one section & 4 in another or is that password only useable once despite how many tickets you buy?

Asking because Im thinkng of chipping in with a lad on a membership & not sure if everyone in our group is willing to pay big for decent tkts whereas some of us will

Q_ueeny · 31-01-2015 4:16pm

Iv been to Vegas so here's a few tips.

Fly into LAX (LA) and get the bus to Vegas. Flights are €150-€200 cheaper and the bus is only about €50 return. Its about a 4hr journey and its a huge bus with plugs at the seats to charge your phone , free (good) wifi and will stop half way for a 30 min break for food/cig break ect

When booking a hotel don't forget the resort fee and the taxes , some sites include one or the other but rarely both. There are so many hotels on the strip so if your looking cheap and cheerful for example book The Flamingo , reviews are not great but not very bad either. Its only about a 15/20 min walk to the MGM but your walking down the strip so your be too busy looking around and youll be there in no time. Personally myself , if I were going id stay in the MGM as said , the buzz will be good with all the fighters around.

7th - 14th in The MGM atm including all taxes and charges is only €890. Not bad for a week.

RasTa · 31-01-2015 8:56pm

If you want a cheap Hotel the Travelodge is about a 5min walk to MGM and is €333 from the 7th-14th...

therickster · 31-01-2015 9:04pm

It's my partners Birthday the 10th July, not sure she'd want to spend it at the McGregor fight! Would love to go over alright...

Heart obviously wants McGregor win, head tells me Aldo will win it!

El Guapo! · 31-01-2015 9:37pm

therickster wrote: »

It's my partners Birthday the 10th July, not sure she'd want to spend it at the McGregor fight! Would love to go over alright...

Heart obviously wants McGregor win, head tells me Aldo will win it!

Mention nothing about the fight but surprise her with a trip to Vegas for her "birthday". Then while you're there "sure ye may aswell catch a fight".
:pac:

Betty-ireland · 31-01-2015 9:47pm

I'm heading over with my hubby, its my 30th on the 12th. Could think of worse ways to spend my birthday! Fair expensive tho 2k for 3 nights! Ouch!

therickster · 31-01-2015 9:57pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

Mention nothing about the fight but surprise her with a trip to Vegas for her "birthday". Then while you're there "sure ye may aswell catch a fight".
:pac:

She knows, bit of a casual fan..watches the Irish lads fight and few others like Jones...

Would love to go but not at the prices quoted!

phishcakes · 01-02-2015 3:51am

I reckon the cheapest way to do it is to get a group going, hire a house and a car and make a holiday of it

DrPhilG · 01-02-2015 8:17pm

johnpro wrote: »

Think that's the same one I was looking at..flying out the 7th and back the 12th with aer lingus/virgin?

That's the one.

thecommander · 01-02-2015 9:05pm

Thinking of heading over for this, but never bought tickets before. What's the best way? i know they're not on sale yet, but do they just go on sale in one location, or do they appear on multiple websites? Any tips appreciated, just want to make sure I get 2!

DrPhilG · 01-02-2015 9:28pm

thecommander wrote: »

Thinking of heading over for this, but never bought tickets before. What's the best way? i know they're not on sale yet, but do they just go on sale in one location, or do they appear on multiple websites? Any tips appreciated, just want to make sure I get 2!

They'll be on ticketmaster only.

My advice is to have a maximum budget in mind and be prepared to go to that limit.

Cheap seats sell damn fast and the price brackets are steep. I tried to get $100 seats for UFC 100 and ended up paying $300 because the 100 and 200 sold too quick on me. Probably less demand on this one as UFC 100 had Lesnar and GSP involved but still be prepared to go a step higher than planned.

thecommander · 01-02-2015 9:45pm

DrPhilG wrote: »

They'll be on ticketmaster only.

My advice is to have a maximum budget in mind and be prepared to go to that limit.

Cheap seats sell damn fast and the price brackets are steep. I tried to get $100 seats for UFC 100 and ended up paying $300 because the 100 and 200 sold too quick on me. Probably less demand on this one as UFC 100 had Lesnar and GSP involved but still be prepared to go a step higher than planned.

Thought that might happen. Do they usually sell out in minutes, or a good chance of getting?

DrPhilG · 01-02-2015 10:49pm

thecommander wrote: »

Thought that might happen. Do they usually sell out in minutes, or a good chance of getting?

Highly doubt that the event will sell out in minutes, but the cheap seats probably will.

Wasn't there over a thousand travelled from Ireland to his last Vegas fight? Can only imagine that it will be much higher than that with a title on the line. I'm sure I'll get tickets, but I'm prepared for the likelihood that I'll have to pay silly money.

Senor Frog · 02-02-2015 12:31am

When do ye reckon they will be on sale on ticketmaster? Is the fight pass option worth it ,75 dollars then have pre sale access , but no indication of when the tickets for Aldo v McGregor will go on presale . If anyone could shed some light on when the tickets will be available with both these options would be much appreciated!

ciano316 · 02-02-2015 12:35am

Senor Frog wrote: »

When do ye reckon they will be on sale on ticketmaster? Is the fight pass option worth it ,75 dollars then have pre sale access , but no indication of when the tickets for Aldo v McGregor will go on presale . If anyone could shed some light on when the tickets will be available with both these options would be much appreciated!

Tickets usually go on sale around 2 months before the event. UFC178 tickets went on sale August 6th and the event was September 27th to give you an idea. You want Fight Club not Fight Pass for presale and it can be worth it since you get 3 shots at getting tickets if you have Fight Club, Newsletter presale and General sale then to try buy.

Aldo McGregor CONFIRMED July 11 Vegas

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