OT: True North to host UFC
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tntkid
Fire Maurice & Chevy
Losing the Shogun fight was a complete joke.
Uncle Dana will be sure to make up for this by stacking Toronto & Montreal cards in the future.
Uncle Dana will be sure to make up for this by stacking Toronto & Montreal cards in the future.
Shakey Rustie
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tacogeoff
Registered User
wanted too. unfortunatly running to late on my journy to the city. a few of my friends are going. enjoy
Guardian17
Strong & Free
I can't get out of work to make the weigh ins.
But, I will be in at the MTS Centre tomorrow night!
First time at a live UFC event!
But, I will be in at the MTS Centre tomorrow night!
First time at a live UFC event!
Libertyhaze
Registered User
I'm going to the weigh ins . They're free right? Just wondering cause I was planning on going with a few buddies that couldn't get tickets. Also going to check out the UFC block party tomorrow before the fights on top of the cityplace parkade and see what that's all about. It's gonna be a good time 
. They're free right? Just wondering cause I was planning on going with a few buddies that couldn't get tickets. Also going to check out the UFC block party tomorrow before the fights on top of the cityplace parkade and see what that's all about. It's gonna be a good time 
ajmidd12
Know-It-All
Well... I went from not going to UFC 161 to not only going (sitting in Section 111) but also entered to win an additional 2 tickets via TSN1290's jousting competition....
This is going to be great!
This is going to be great!
Joe Hallenback
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Still excited to go. Pissed that Shogun isn't fighting. But they tried to get someone up to fight him but they can't get Visa's in time for it.
King Woodballs
Captain Awesome
I just read a tweet that said Dana White confirmed that Winnipeg will get one UFC fight a year.
Didn't see that coming. The MMA crowd will be pumped for that
Didn't see that coming. The MMA crowd will be pumped for that
Shakey Rustie
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Ya it was Chael Sonnen, apparently he has priors which made it difficult to get his papers in such short time.
Was it White's Twitter? I can't seem to find it.
Anyway, stoked for the fights tonight, the weigh in was damn cool, the doctor
ended up sitting two rows in front of me, I'm guessing there were a lot more but he was the only one I recognized. Anyone going to the pre-fight festivities that are outside?
ajmidd12
Know-It-All
King Woodballs
Captain Awesome
Ya it was Chael Sonnen, apparently he has priors which made it difficult to get his papers in such short time.
Was it White's Twitter? I can't seem to find it.
Anyway, stoked for the fights tonight, the weigh in was damn cool, the doctor
ended up sitting two rows in front of me, I'm guessing there were a lot more but he was the only one I recognized. Anyone going to the pre-fight festivities that are outside?
It was the CEO of some Manitoba MMA training place I think. I would have it dig it up
Edit: I found it
@Canadian_CFC
Canadian Fighting Center in Winnipeg
Guardian17
Strong & Free
Guardian17
Strong & Free
It was hard to see what happened from uptop but I did see a woman pull out a chair and hit a few people.
We had a fight in our section too, security was slow to show up. Like 5 minutes too slow.
Shakey Rustie
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I'm kinda glad the fights ended when they did, looking around everyone in the crowd seemed really drunk, especially the people I noticed in my section 118.
Pretty terrible show with lots of boring matches. Nelson was gassed after 1 or 2 minutes..main event was OK, but kind of a disappointment actually. Saw this at a restaurant - glad I didn't pay anything to see it live. Can't imagine this was worth the $250+ most people paid to see it. Once again Western Canada gets screwed. Edmonton's turn to get screwed next year?
New gate record set at MTS Centre - $3.14 million!!
New gate record set at MTS Centre - $3.14 million!!
tacogeoff
Registered User
My thoughts on the event.
I was entertained overall and had a great time with my friends. We headed to the block party in the afternoon which was pretty decent and then went to the Shark club for bevys, shots and some apps. Then it was off to the MTS center for the prelims. I was suprised how packed it was for the prelims (Dana said 11,000 for the first prelim based on MTS numbers). Delorme lit up the arena with a win in his hometown which was great to see and be a part of and the majority of the other pre lims were decent. The only thing which killed this event for me was the Jake Shields vs Woodly fight right before the main events. In Dana white's words the fight sucked and it sucked the life out of the arena. I dont think we will see Shields be resigned by the UFC after his contract is up.
Overall had a great time! Downside was that this event was tied for the most split decisions in UFC history but it is unrealistic to expect a knockout or sub in every single fight they put on. As for the comment above about western canada getting screwed, I would more so say unlucky. These athletes train hard for their fights and sometimes they get injured and cant perform. it is not like they are just pulling the fighters out for no reason. Does it suck? yes. but it happens alot.
Would I watch another UFC live? Maybe. I was fully entertained and it was well worth the money for the almost five hours of entertainment and the events during the day. Only thing that would deter me or really make me think of not going again is the uncomfortable seating and lack of leg room as it is a very long event.
anyone know the final number count for the 50/50? Last time I saw it was at 60k + I believe. Man that would of topped of the night winning that, ha.
I was entertained overall and had a great time with my friends. We headed to the block party in the afternoon which was pretty decent and then went to the Shark club for bevys, shots and some apps. Then it was off to the MTS center for the prelims. I was suprised how packed it was for the prelims (Dana said 11,000 for the first prelim based on MTS numbers). Delorme lit up the arena with a win in his hometown which was great to see and be a part of and the majority of the other pre lims were decent. The only thing which killed this event for me was the Jake Shields vs Woodly fight right before the main events. In Dana white's words the fight sucked and it sucked the life out of the arena. I dont think we will see Shields be resigned by the UFC after his contract is up.
Overall had a great time! Downside was that this event was tied for the most split decisions in UFC history but it is unrealistic to expect a knockout or sub in every single fight they put on. As for the comment above about western canada getting screwed, I would more so say unlucky. These athletes train hard for their fights and sometimes they get injured and cant perform. it is not like they are just pulling the fighters out for no reason. Does it suck? yes. but it happens alot.
Would I watch another UFC live? Maybe. I was fully entertained and it was well worth the money for the almost five hours of entertainment and the events during the day. Only thing that would deter me or really make me think of not going again is the uncomfortable seating and lack of leg room as it is a very long event.
anyone know the final number count for the 50/50? Last time I saw it was at 60k + I believe. Man that would of topped of the night winning that, ha.
truck
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Joe Hallenback
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I had a great time. The crowd was fantastic and the atmosphere made the night for me.
Yes the card was disappointing but that can happen. I agree with the Shields/Woodley fight, so boring. Most of the fights were great though. Look forward to going again
Yes the card was disappointing but that can happen. I agree with the Shields/Woodley fight, so boring. Most of the fights were great though. Look forward to going again
Shakey Rustie
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Did anyone have a better view of the fight in the crowd on the floor(end of the Jimmo vs Pokrajac fight)? I saw the starting but then everyone in the crowd stood up to watch and blocked my view.
tntkid
Fire Maurice & Chevy
The MTS crowd was really loud & the building was packed to the roof.
Would have been twice as loud if the card was stacked & there were more finishes.
The fighters treated the fans like gold while they were in the city at the various signings & open workouts.
The weather actually cooperated for once the whole week which was awesome.
The UFC will be back in the future & is a first class operation.
Would have been twice as loud if the card was stacked & there were more finishes.
The fighters treated the fans like gold while they were in the city at the various signings & open workouts.
The weather actually cooperated for once the whole week which was awesome.
The UFC will be back in the future & is a first class operation.
