UFC 193 - Fight Week!

[Guy Threepwood]

Jones is a sell out anywhere and they dont need a star as big as him to sell this out (if they sent us a b grade headliner it would sell out anyway, UFC knows this) Weidman and Velasquez are injury prone and it would be a risk to have them as headliners when the event is so far away from home.

If we were talking about Rod Laver or similar, I'd agree with you but can't see it if they want to sell out Etihad.

As for Weidman and Velasquez being a risk so far away from home, they are a risk wherever the card is. Any risk could be alleviated by having other fights between contenders at the same weight class.

 

[MMAPride Scott]

I think its going to happen at catchweight just cause there is nothing out there for rhonda and nobody is on the figjam as much as her

 

[phantom13]

If we were talking about Rod Laver or similar, I'd agree with you but can't see it if they want to sell out Etihad.

As for Weidman and Velasquez being a risk so far away from home, they are a risk wherever the card is. Any risk could be alleviated by having other fights between contenders at the same weight class.

First UFC card ever in Melbourne... Most people would pay big bucks to watch anyone get in there but we will have to agree to disagree.

Youre right about Weidman and Velasquez but its alot harder to convince someone to fly 20 hours on short notice than it is to go to Vegas and if they plan on giving us a more shallow card (which i think they will) then that risk is increased.

I hope im proven wrong (personally hoping for Weidman v Jacare and Ronda v whoever Ronda is going to beat in the first round plus Cerrone, McGregor and a bunch of others) but i just cant see it. I suspect it will be Bantamweight title defense and a mid range contender fight (think Johnsen v Alvarez or Bermudez v Oliveira)

 

[the_interloper]

I've heard it said that Hunt may headline if he beats Miocic next month, might be a problem if it's Werdum as champ though, not sure they'd give him an immediate shot again at him. Then again if it's Cain it would be an even bigger problem because if fit, Cain turns Hunt's face into hamburger meat.

 

[Quivorir]

Would gladly pay a million dollars to be ringside to see Rousey's first loss.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Would gladly pay a million dollars to be ringside to see Rousey's first loss.

it would probably cost that much with the amount of events u would have to attend

 

[phantom13]

Would gladly pay a million dollars to be ringside to see Rousey's first loss.

Don't hate son. Would gladly pay a million to watch her win in 10 seconds

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Don't hate son. Would gladly pay a million to watch her win in 10 seconds

u sound rich!

spot me? ... I'll fix yaa

 

[WA ROO]

Would gladly pay a million dollars to be ringside to see Rousey's first loss.

You have forever to save up

 

[Hawks1523]

Lol quiv pls.

 

[MMAPride Scott]

reports are its Rousey really suprises me

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

reports are its Rousey really suprises me

better not be just her...it will be a slap in the face but with the recent announcement of
the ufc holding a date at MSG for 5th? of December, that will definatly get the top 2 fights that are available towards the end of the year

 

[phantom13]

better not be just her...it will be a slap in the face but with the recent announcement of
the ufc holding a date at MSG for 5th? of December, that will definatly get the top 2 fights that are available towards the end of the year

Why would it be a "slap in the face" she is an undefeated UFC champion. Her fights transcend the sport and are "events" talked about in countless media outlets well outside the MMA sphere. If you're talking about bringing someone here to grow the sport and be an ambassador for it there is no one better than her. I may be an unabashed Ronda fan but even her most vocal critics would have to agree to that.

Ronda is exactly what we need and you couldn't ask for any more.

 

[Nickos66]

This would be amazing.

Definitely 2 title fights you'd think.

Definitely one of Cain or Jones, and a filler title ie. Mighty mouse or womens champ fight as co-main you'd have to think.

 

[MMAPride Scott]

I think now Rousey would be the biggest star the UFC has she can main event PPV on her own now with there being a second title

 

[Hawks1523]

I'd be pretty damn happy if it was rousey tbh

 

[Ross]

They announced Rousey vs Correia in Brazil on August 1 this morning with the winner (i.e. Ronda) fighting the winner of Tate vs Eye (taking place in June) after that. The timing works out that Melbourne could get that fight, but I sense that if it's Ronda/Miesha III they'll do it in Vegas.

 

[X_box_X]

I would love to go to this. How many categories of tickets are there likely to be, and what are the likely prices?

I.e. Ringside
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Any more categories? I.e. in between ringside and level 1 (this is probably what I would be hoping for).

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

No idea to answer ur question.. I'll be sitting in the best seats $200-$300 gets me.. will go higher if it's a really nice card

 

[Wickzki]

Pettis Vs Brooks
Rousey Vs Eye

 

[Quivorir]

Was reading an article today saying if Hunt wins in Adelaide we are a chance to get him a title shot in Melbourne.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Pettis Vs Brooks
Rousey Vs Eye

I'd rather see pettis in a competitive fight

 

[BradWCE]

Pettis Vs Brooks

I'd rather see pettis in a competitive fight

Depends if it's Will Brooks or CM Punk that Wickzki meant. CM Punk makes no sense and Will Brooks is probably very unlikely.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Depends if it's Will Brooks or CM Punk that Wickzki meant. CM Punk makes no sense and Will Brooks is probably very unlikely.

I actually assumed he ment will brooks... geez I hope he ment will brooks haha

 

[BradWCE]

I actually assumed he ment will brooks... geez I hope he ment will brooks haha

In that case I don't think it's that bad a fight. Pettis would be the clear favourite but Brooks is a good wrestler and has improved a lot since his only loss.

Part of the reason I don't think the fight's that bad is because I've seen Nate Diaz brought up as the next opponent for Pettis. As much as I like Nate, I realise he has no chance against Pettis.