UFC in Vancouver, Will it happen?? - Page 8

Spoolmak · #**141** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 12:12 AM**

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Some interesting info about the acronym here

whalley13 · #**142** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 2:16 AM**

Yes!! its going to be awesome...this will bring alot of other mma events into town and a good stepping stone to get wrestlemania

giallo · #**143** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 2:42 AM**

Great news. It'll be one of the biggest events in Metro Vancouver this spring/summer.

EastVanMark · #**144** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 6:01 AM**

Well if anything good came of this latest mess at Cambie &12th, it was learning that those nimby bozos in city council are afraid as hell of all of the bad publicity that was thrown their way during the last few days.

A couple beautiful excerpts from the Vancouver Sun article by Steven Morroco:

"At the Tuesday night meeting, city staff and commission officials clashed when VAC commissioner Mirko Mladenovic brought his own legal adviser to proceedings, who duly reminded City Manager Penny Ballem that city legal staff could only recommend standards to the commission, not impose them."

or

"We now need to get the commission focused on hiring a doctor for the event to oversee the medical procedures. We're already talking to a number of physicians to take on that role". -That's important because the Commission had a doctor until yesterday; he quit citing he grew too frustrated with the antics of City Council.

Vancity · #**145** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 7:33 AM**

Weird that City Council hasn't confirmed, but Dana White and the UFC has made it "official" that the event is coming to Vancouver on June 12. There is NO doubt in my mind that the UFC event is going to be sold out - guaranteed. There is a market for that type of combat sport here in Vancouver, and I'm glad to hear that it's moving forward. Like I've always said, the more sporting events we have here, the better it is for entertainment.

Bring on the MLB!!

haha

EastVanMark · #**146** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 6:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vancity

There is NO doubt in my mind that the UFC event is going to be sold out - guaranteed. There is a market for that type of combat sport here in Vancouver, and I'm glad to hear that it's moving forward.

Lets hope so. If this event sells out (and I agree with you that it will in record or near record time), then the UFC will add us to the regular rotation of host cities whereby we be guaranteed an event at least once a year (if not more). For cities that don't sellout, they get put on the "one off" event pile; most likely not to see another card for 3-4 years if ever again.

Vancity · #**147** Posted **Apr 1, 2010, 7:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by EastVanMark

Lets hope so. If this event sells out (and I agree with you that it will in record or near record time), then the UFC will add us to the regular rotation of host cities whereby we be guaranteed an event at least once a year (if not more). For cities that don't sellout, they get put on the "one off" event pile; most likely not to see another card for 3-4 years if ever again.

Can't see Vancouver being a one off on the perspective of the UFC. And I think City Council realizes that there is a lot of money that can be made. The sticking point, to me, is that UFC (this kind of combat sport) is not recognized with the province of BC, and thus creating insurance issues, etc. When tickets go on sale, Dana White and everyone associated with the UFC will be pretty surprised at how fast those tix will go. That UFC event in June 12, will be sold out, guaranteed, and it's gonna be a blast for the city, and its MMA fans. Can't see this being a failure, and most likely, Vancouver will be getting (from here on out) at least (like you say) an event once a year, maybe a few more times too

It will be Montreal, Vancouver, and sooner or later, Toronto's gonna get in on the act as well. UFC is HUGE in Canada, and it's going to succeed here in Vancouver (let's hope).

I've been a strong supporter for major sporting events (or pro teams) to come to Vancouver. Our city has so much to offer during the day, but at night, it gets pretty boring pretty fast. Having sports teams to call our own, and major sporting events that come to our city would give people in this town more options for entertainment

I'm glad the UFC is finally coming to Vancouver.

LotusLand · #**148** Posted **Apr 6, 2010, 7:40 AM**

For those interested Thiago Alves and Jon Fitch have been confirmed for their rematch in vancouver. Their first fight was awesome! http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/04/alves-fitch-rematch-vancouver-ufc.html

source: Vancitybuzz

EastVanMark · #**149** Posted **Apr 6, 2010, 6:03 PM**

Barring something extraordinary happening, the main event will be Tito Ortiz vs Chuck Liddell. Shaping up to be a very good card

Vancity · #**150** Posted **Apr 6, 2010, 6:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by EastVanMark

Barring something extraordinary happening, the main event will be Tito Ortiz vs Chuck Liddell. Shaping up to be a very good card

Source?

So it's confirmed that the main event will be Ortiz vs. Liddell?

EastVanMark · #**151** Posted **Apr 6, 2010, 8:05 PM**

As of right now, yes.

CoryHolmes · #**152** Posted **Apr 6, 2010, 11:48 PM**

Tito Schmito. I'm more interested in the rumoured Cro-Cop fight

worldwide · #**153** Posted **Apr 7, 2010, 1:04 AM**

oh, its back on. i better go dig my Ed hardy gear out of the closet. brb

whalley13 · #**154** Posted **Apr 8, 2010, 7:32 PM**

Any idea when tickets are on sale/

Yume-sama · #**155** Posted **Apr 8, 2010, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldwide

oh, its back on. i better go dig my Ed hardy gear out of the closet. brb

I didn't know what Ed Hardy was and accidentally wandered in to an Ed Hardy outlet store in Las Vegas. Scarred for life!!

But anywho, it is good for Vancouver that this will end up happening. Especially if there's not a violent massacre of children after, as is feared.

LotusLand · #**156** Posted **Apr 12, 2010, 11:01 PM**

They announced the full UFC 115 Vancouver Fight Card and looks like people arent impressed. http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/04/ufc-115-vancouver-full-card.html

Thanks to Vancity Buzz for finding. I must say I'm on the fence about going now. The card in one word stinks!

EastVanMark · #**157** Posted **Apr 13, 2010, 8:16 PM**

TICKETS SELL OUT FOR UFC 115 IN VANCOUVER
THE CANADIAN PRESS

UFC 115 in Vancouver sold out in 30 minutes in a pre-sale Tuesday, two days before tickets for the GM Place mixed martial arts show were slated to go on sale to the general public.

UFC president Dana White broke the news via Twitter.

"Vancouver sold out in 30 mins!!!! Thank you vancouver we worked hard on getting it there. Thank you mayor robertson."

White tweeted some 45 minutes after the tickets were made available at 1 p.m. ET.

Tuesday's pre-sale was limited to members of the UFC Fight Club. Tickets, which ranged from $76 to $601, were then supposed to go on sale Wednesday to UFC Newsletter subscribers and Thursday to the general public.

While White did not say it, a 40-minute pre-sale sellout would appear to be a UFC record, surpassing UFC 83 in Montreal in April 2008.

Yume-sama · #**158** Posted **Apr 13, 2010, 9:10 PM**

It should be noted a LARGE selection of tickets were reserved for Canucks ticket holders (as with every event), and will be on sale tomorrow. The e-mail I got:

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Vancouver Canucks Pre-Sale Opportunity - UFC Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 4:00 PM

DETAILS:
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010
TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: GENERAL MOTORS PLACE
PRICES: CA $90.75 - $629.75, plus applicable service charges & fees

INTERNET ORDER PERIOD:
Start: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 @ 10:00am
End: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 @ 10:00pm
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TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS**:
1. Click on the link below (or copy and paste the link to your browser's address bar) and follow the instructions to select your seats. The link will only be active during the INTERNET ORDER PERIOD.
2. When prompted, enter the following password in the Canucks Presale section and proceed with your order: ultimate
3. Select your delivery type and make your payment to complete your purchase.
4. Once your order has been processed, a confirmation number will be provided. Keep this number on file for reference.

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THE LINK: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004488EB06C77C?artistid=806762&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=830
Password: ultimate

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**Specific seats have been assigned to this exclusive sale during the INTERNET ORDER PERIOD.
**This pre-sale is available WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 @ 10:00am to 10:00pm
**LIMIT OF 6 TICKETS PER HOUSEHOLD.
**Availability of seats is based on a first-come, first-served basis, and is restricted to areas defined by the promoter.
**Ticket prices, service charges, and availability of seats may be subject to change.

$630?? There's some rich Surrey dwellers.

nova9 · #**159** Posted **Apr 13, 2010, 10:30 PM**

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$630?? There's some rich Surrey dwellers.

I plan on getting the best tickets I can get even though it's not the best fightcard around. I never spent $ on premium Olympic tickets so I'm just reallocating some of that to attend this event.

And just to clarify, I live in Vancouver and do not wear Ed Hardy or anything like that. haha.

jlousa · #**160** Posted **Apr 14, 2010, 2:33 AM**

Pretty sure the event isn't sold out yet, my understanding is that the UFC premium fan clubs had first crack at a limited amount of tickets, tomorrow ufc regular fan members get a crack at another set of limited release tickets, the rest and largest chuck of tickets go on sale on Thursday to the general public.
If anyone is interested in getting tickets tomorrow the passcode is canada, although I don't think it's much of a secret.