curious!! who has ever gone to a live ufc event?? |
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prozacnation1978
MMA Sensei
Career record: 174-77
Season: 49-21 (#254)
Location: san diego
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just curious i think many have you have gone to at least one
some of you alot more than that
i know location is a bitch meaning people who live in vegas and england have alot more options than say people in the east coast and states than the ufc has never sanctioned an event before
so what is your event number??
for me i have gone to 3 live events not bad for me since my city has never seen one
given i am planning two more live one's by the end of the year
vegas in dec and nov or even shelling out the money toward chicago in oct
i know some fans have to work a full time job like myself as well some of us have to work holidays and holiday weekends so it is a lot harder to go during memorial day weekend, or super bowl weekend, or labor day weekend.
but i will say if you have ever not gone to a event, save the money and haul your butt to one. it will be one of the best times you will have.. for me it is way more cooler than seeing a baseball game or football game live.
I have seen some great fights, and i am hoping to see some more by the end of the year
anyways the three i have gone to live are
this last one ufc 86 which was alright, the worst time i had so far of the three
it didn't help wearing a rampage t shirt to the event and having him lose
ufc 79 in dec
wandy vs lidell lived up to the hype to the point i really didn't care about the hughes vs st pierre fight after that one, and the fact my throat hurt the next day after screaming through out the whole lidell fight,
ufc76
awesome card, shogun vs forrest, lidell vs jardine, fitch vs sanchez
too bad most of the whole card went to decisions, best seats i had of the three events sat in the second row above the floor seats than same money got me upper level in vegas, man are those vegas tickets expensive.
overall the main events of all three were some of the best fights of the year
i really recommend that you head to one live fight nights must be great but going to a big pay per view event with over 10000 fans screaming is worth the price alone
Last edited 7/28/08 10:18PM by prozacnation1978
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Post #1 7/28/08 10:16:05PM
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tepid55
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Career record: 215-123
Season: 43-27 (#1095)
Location: Texas
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I went to UFC 69 in Houston last year and had a great time.
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Post #2 7/28/08 10:33:57PM
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go vegan
Career record: 185-100
Season: 43-27 (#832)
Location: Cincinnati
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Cool, I'm glad you enjoyed the events you went to! I have been to three myself and had a great time and a very different experience at each one.
UFC 69: Awesome event with very good fights and the insane upset main event. I got invited by a long time friend's parents who got a suite. It was amazing and I never left my seat...just sat there watching it and hanging out with friends and not having to deal with the general public. We also went to the weigh-ins which were outdoors and pretty fun as well. The fans I did run into seemed classy for the most part and no one stood out as annoying.
UFC 77: Pretty terrible event as far as the fights were concerned, but I brought my girlfriend(Missypie on this site) and paid back my friend(rudevandal on this site) who took me to UFC 69 by giving him a free ticket (for UFC 82 also). Anyways, the racism was CRAZY in Cincinnati and the people were generally disgusting and uneducated (our seats were cheap and high up). However, the high seats are still pretty good - it seems no matter where you are you will have to look at the big screens to see the grappling. It was fun and a different experience than 69.
UFC 82: Took my girlfriend and buddy again to this one. Generally a good crowd (even in the upper level) and the only complain would be the guys directly in front of us who left to get beer DURING every fight but the main event and sat in their seats in-between fights. It's their money, so that's fine by me! Oh, and the guys behind us said "Are either of these guys American?" my reply: "nah"...their reply "oh, then i dont care who wins". Pretty annoying but funny at the same time. The fights were above average and I had a great time. The worst part was getting out of Columbus' downtown for 1.5 hours and not getting home until 3:30 am.
All in all I highly recommend going to events. It's a fun, one of a kind experience. Personally, I like football games live a bit more, but to each his own. At least try to goto one in your lifetime.
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Post #3 7/28/08 10:39:24PM
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kevietre
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Career record: 137-99
Season: 32-29 (#3659)
Location: New Jersey
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damn u went to 79?? my boys and i were jealous because 78 was in jersey and we went to that but we missed the greatest card of the year by a month. it was still awesome but bisping and rashad as the main event put me to sleep
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Post #4 7/28/08 10:44:16PM
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prozacnation1978
MMA Sensei
Career record: 174-77
Season: 49-21 (#254)
Location: san diego
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i went to two lidell matches, two griffin matches,
i want to see silva fight live badly, i might go to the midwest next year if he fight in ohio again
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Post #5 7/28/08 10:46:53PM
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ChokeUout
MMA Regular
Career record: 144-104
Season: 40-27 (#1511)
Location: Wisconsin
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Posted by xposipx
The fights were above average and I had a great time. The worst part was getting out of Columbus' downtown for 1.5 hours and not getting home until 3:30 am.
lol...I can relate, man. I went to UFC 68 in Columbus, and made the mistake of relying on a cab after the fight to get to the hotel 15 miles away in Dayton. We was out there for a good 2+ hours, in a cold march, no less.
Other than that, that event was phenominal. It was worth the price of admisson before the main event, with Franklin winning in ohio, Lambert knocking out babalu, Kampmann's tight submission of McFedries, and Fitch, Jamie Varner, and Matt Hammil all on the undercard were dope. But of course, All I really think about now is the couture sylvia fight, haha. THe Atmosphere was SOOOO CRAZY! Seriously, you know when your in a car with huge bass on the system and crank it and your insides vibrate? Multiply that by 50, it was that intense. Everyone was really genuine and had a great time.
Since I'm from Wisconisn and I got two events in neighboring states coming up, so I'll be going to UFC 87 and UFC 90, so hopefully I'll have more stuff to share with ya after october.
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Post #6 7/28/08 11:24:55PM
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ThaAxeMurderer7
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Career record: 105-65
Season: 47-23 (#813)
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I went to UFC 84 back in May. I'm from Louisiana but me and my girl made the 26 hour drive from Baton Rouge to Las Vegas and it was well worth it. We ended up making a real vacation out of it by spending a few nights in Vegas and almost a week at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. UFC 84 was really special to me b/c not only was it my first live event but I got to see Wanderlei. Awesome card and awesome experience. 
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Post #7 7/28/08 11:27:43PM
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postman
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Career record: 149-93
Season: 42-28 (#1631)
Location: Delmont ,Pa
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I went to 68
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Post #8 7/28/08 11:35:21PM
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SUUUUUUUUGAR
Career record: 140-79
Season: 44-26 (#1565)
Location: Paradise City, Gatineau, Québec
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I was at UFC 83 (montreal) with Tuvok... was f*cking nuts
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Post #9 7/28/08 11:43:55PM
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so much to do, so little time
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Location: Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Went to 81 in vegas. Brock Lesnars debut was pretty tight. Got my pic with him at the airport and stood next to him for about 20 minutes back in Minneapolis waiting for out luggage. I wanted to tell him I won $50 betting on Mir but he didn't look like he was a good mood (wonder why)
Anyway, the atmosphere was crazy and I'm going again to 87 in a few weeks.
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Post #10 7/28/08 11:46:08PM
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LETS GO G-MEN!
Career record: 66-45
Season: 41-29 (#1865)
Location: Selden, Long Island
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i went to ufc 78 vailidation
in my opinon the undercard was more fun to watch then the main card.
bisping vs rashad was a big let down imo
im hoping to go to the december event tho
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Post #11 7/28/08 11:46:58PM
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Ordep
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Career record: 152-91
Season: 44-26 (#1031)
Location: Athens, GA
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I'm going to 88 and excited about going to the event but not because the actual match-ups....
Franklin and Hendo on the same card but not against each other 
Looking forward to the Undercard: Kurt vs Thiago and Chonnan vs Carneiro
BTW: How much are the Bud Lights? (I know it could depend on the venue but just to get an idea)
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Post #12 7/29/08 12:18:58AM
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ThaAxeMurderer7
Standup Guy
Career record: 105-65
Season: 47-23 (#813)
Location: Abita Springs , LA
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Posted by Ordep
I'm going to 88 and excited about going to the event but not because the actual match-ups....
Franklin and Hendo on the same card but not against each other
Looking forward to the Undercard: Kurt vs Thiago and Chonnan vs Carneiro
BTW: How much are the Bud Lights? (I know it could depend on the venue but just to get an idea)
I know at UFC 84 they were like $7.50 each. I drank before and after the show though so I was good 
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Post #13 7/29/08 12:29:58AM
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Ordep
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Posted by ThaAxeMurderer7
Posted by Ordep
I'm going to 88 and excited about going to the event but not because the actual match-ups....
Franklin and Hendo on the same card but not against each other
Looking forward to the Undercard: Kurt vs Thiago and Chonnan vs Carneiro
BTW: How much are the Bud Lights? (I know it could depend on the venue but just to get an idea)
I know at UFC 84 they were like $7.50 each. I drank before and after the show though so I was good
Thanks, that what we are doing anyway. Grab something to eat with some pitchers at Hooters then to the event 
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Post #14 7/29/08 12:43:55AM
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Bowen50
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Career record: 161-98
Season: 43-27 (#832)
Location: Long Island, NY
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i have been to 3 events and my 4th is going to be UFC 87
UFC 61
Tito vs. Ken 2 hahaha and Arlovski Vs. Sylvia 3. Frank Mirs return was on that card as well. The undercard was definitly better than the main card though. Fickett Vs. Pellegrino, Cheick Kongo's debut, Jeff Monson, and Hermes Franca.
UFC 73
This was a very entertaining card to go to. Herring Vs. Nog, the crowd reaction to that head kick was unbelieveable. Rashad vs. Tito was decent and you can't go wrong with Anderson beating down Marquardt. I got a chance to meet Dana and a bunch of fighters such as Randy, Forrest, Karo, and Nick Diaz. When I met Diaz it was hilarious. I was sitting in the first section off the floor and i had the aisle seat. i notice someone standing next to me trying to find their seat and i look up and ....holy sh!t, its Nick Diaz! i stood up, shook his hand, and asked if i could get a picture with him. all of the fighters seemed like great guys.
UFC 78
The undercard was definitly better than the main card. all of the fights on the undercard were very entertaining. the only 2 fights on the main card that were good were Herman Vs. Doerksen and Thiago Silva Vs. Houston. It was also pretty cool to see Frankie Edgar win in his backyard.
i cannot wait to go to UFC 87. going to be the most exciting one i've been too yet no question.
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