Calgary to host UFC on July 21

[jar_e]

As per sportsnet sports alert email...


Sportsnet and Sportsnet 590 THE FAN's "Showdown" Joe Ferraro reports the UFC is set to announce an upcoming event in Calgary, Alberta. Ferraro's sources tell him the Calgary event will take place on July 21st, and will be the first of three Canadian stops on the UFC calendar this year. Toronto (venue TBA) and Montreal (Bell Centre) are the others.

So get your Ed Hardy's ready Calgary....:bag:

[MrMastodonFarm]

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The UFC is a huge event, especially in the Canadian cities they've gone to. This is a huge event for the city of Calgary.

Also nice to see us get it before Edmonton, after losing the WEC event to them a couple years back. I'll wait till it's official though, we've been teased about this before.

[Pizza]

Awesome
I'm surprised they're doing one in Calgary, let alone consider it here.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Awesome
I'm surprised they're doing one in Calgary, let alone consider it here.

Why?

I think Alberta is a huge market for MMA, and doing it the weekend after the Stampede is a good move on their part.

[Huntingwhale]

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[Ozy_Flame]

There is a burgeoning MMA base growing here, especially in Edmonton. With the MFC based in Greaserville (not to mention a WEC event already held there), I would say outside of Ontario (and possibly Quebec), Alberta is the next largest market for MMA in Canada.

Dana hinted at this a couple of years ago that it would come. Glad to see its coming to fruition.

[Regular_John]

Awesome, I would love to attend, but I suspect ticket prices may be too rich for my blood. But I know their will be people in my circle of friends that'll go at all cost.

[Ozy_Flame]

If it is rumored to be on July 21, is it not a well-timed date for a possible early GSP return? I think he's ahead of schedule in terms of rehabbing his injury/injuries.

[Travis Munroe]

I dont think they would use GSP in Calgary. They will use him to sell out a larger stadium.

Ill be going even if its against the back wall of the nose bleeds. Watching on tv is better for watching the fights (unless your on the floor) but the atmosphere is unlike anything during a fight. Kind of like a college football game in the states.

[Freeway]

GSP's supposed to be back in November or late October.

Glad to hear this is finally happening.

[Lt.Spears]

Note: Do not go out on July 21st less every ###### in the city try to MMA fight you.

[LGA]

I'm pretty stoked, hope tickets aren't outrageous so I can actually go.

[Ozy_Flame]

Actually GSP is too large of a name for a Calgary event . . . Toronto is much better for him.

Somehow I think we'll get a main event like the one next month (Kampmann /Alves) . . . Two upper mid card guys as headliners.

Would love to see some heavyweight fights though.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Actually GSP is too large of a name for a Calgary event . . . Toronto is much better for him.

Somehow I think we'll get a main event like the one next month (Kampmann /Alves) . . . Two upper mid card guys as headliners.

Would love to see some heavyweight fights though.

Not that I'm not stoked for Kampman and Alves, that's a sick fight, I think if it's a PPV event we should see something bigger.

[Jacks]

I went to an event in Vegas, the ticket prices were crazy but it was fun. The ticket prices will probably be stupid here too.

[Matata]

I talked to some guys who train and the calgary athletic commission (or whatever the equivalent is) is completely f'ed in the a, which is why we lost the WEC event to edmonton.

I hope they have things figured out now, but I'm remaining pessimistic until tickets go on sale, at which point I will squeal like a girl.

[valo403]

I talked to some guys who train and the calgary athletic commission (or whatever the equivalent is) is completely f'ed in the a, which is why we lost the WEC event to edmonton.

I hope they have things figured out now, but I'm remaining pessimistic until tickets go on sale, at which point I will squeal like a girl.

The athletic commission is a local body? I would have thought it would be provincial.

[Matata]

The athletic commission is a local body? I would have thought it would be provincial.

sounds like it, I'm not sure exactly what it is, but it's different than edmonton's.

[Julio]

Calgary Combative Sports Commission is the folks who license boxing, MMA etc events in Calgary.
http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Pages/Business-licences/Calgary-Combative-Sports-Commission/Calgary-Combative-Sports-Commission.aspx
If you google it I think you will find some discussion as to why larger events (like those held @ the Stampede Corral or Max Bell Arena) have waned in Calgary.

[MrMastodonFarm]

I wonder what the timeline on Faber-Cruz 3 is?

The Overeem-Dos Santos fight is earlier in July, so if their is two PPV events that month I would love to see that fight.

[Northendzone]

Anyone know where in the city I can pick up some Affliction gear?

[valo403]

Calgary Combative Sports Commission is the folks who license boxing, MMA etc events in Calgary.
http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Pages/Business-licences/Calgary-Combative-Sports-Commission/Calgary-Combative-Sports-Commission.aspx
If you google it I think you will find some discussion as to why larger events (like those held @ the Stampede Corral or Max Bell Arena) have waned in Calgary.

That is absolutely bizarre. I have never heard of a city body licensing something like this, although I'm mostly familiar with US licensing.

[Muta]

Anyone know where in the city I can pick up some Affliction gear?

Just beat someone up and take it. They'll respect you for it.

[hmmhmmcamo]

I wonder what the timeline on Faber-Cruz 3 is?

The Overeem-Dos Santos fight is earlier in July, so if their is two PPV events that month I would love to see that fight.

I think JDS/Overeem is May 26th, and Faber/Cruz are rumored to be on the July 7th card in Vegas.

What about Jones/Hendo? If Jones can get through Evans without too much problem, he would have three months to be ready for a rested Henderson. That would be pretty sweet.

[Slava]

That is absolutely bizarre. I have never heard of a city body licensing something like this, although I'm mostly familiar with US licensing.

It's the way it's done here in Alberta for sure. I was on the Lethbridge Boxing and Wrestling Commission for a few years actually. Suffice it to say we didn't have any events as cool as a UFC during my tenure though!

[MrMastodonFarm]

I think JDS/Overeem is May 26th, and Faber/Cruz are rumored to be on the July 7th card in Vegas.

What about Jones/Hendo? If Jones can get through Evans without too much problem, he would have three months to be ready for a rested Henderson. That would be pretty sweet.
Oh okay got it.

Jones/Evans vs Hendo makes sense. I would love to see Hendo live!

The winner of Edgar/Henderson and Diaz/Miller would make sense too.

That's if their is a title fight, very well might not be.

[browna]

First the Trekkies invade, next the MMA crowd....Calgary's a city on the grow grow grow!

It is a big money maker though, the 'Dome should be full.

I remember being in Vegas the day before an event down there 2 years ago...impromptu "play" fights in the lobby of the MGM, and if I had some extra cash laying around, it was a great ad for buying some stock in Axe Body Spray.

[sadora]

Would love it if true. I can't wait for confirmation on this as well as to the possible fight card.

[pylon]

Anyone know where in the city I can pick up some Affliction gear?

Try the feminine hygiene aisle at Shoppers.

[Regular_John]

Try the feminine hygiene aisle at Shoppers.

Obligatory french shower comment

[likwid888]

Rumor is that this will be UFC 149 and not just some free Fight Night type event. http://mmajunkie.com/news/27581/ufc-event-targeted-for-july-21-in-calgary-likely-ufc-149.mma

[MrMastodonFarm]

Try the feminine hygiene aisle at Shoppers.

Useful and helpful things are found in that section of the Drug Store. Anyone who has ever sported an Affliction or Ed Hardy tee has never been as useful as a tampon.

Cute analogy, but flawed.

[gvitaly]

It is confirmed, Calgary is to host UFC 149 at the Saddledom. Jose Aldo will be in the main event, opponent still unknown.

UFC confirms UFC 149 in Calgary (http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/confirms+Calgary+announces+more+Canadian+stops+201 2/6337334/story.html)

Dana Talks about the Event 0:50 in the first video (http://www.fightcove.com/video-dana-white-ufc-calgary-press-conference-interview/)

I think this will be amazing. I hope many more events will come here after. :D

[albertGQ]

It is confirmed, Calgary is to host UFC 149 at the Saddledom. Jose Aldo will be in the main event, opponent still unknown.

UFC confirms UFC 149 in Calgary (http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/confirms+Calgary+announces+more+Canadian+stops+201 2/6337334/story.html)

Dana Talks about the Event 0:50 in the first video (http://www.fightcove.com/video-dana-white-ufc-calgary-press-conference-interview/)

I think this will be amazing. I hope many more events will come here after. :D

Sweet. Thanks for the info. I didn't know that

if only there was an MMA thread for news like this.

[SeeBass]

There is a burgeoning MMA base growing here, especially in Edmonton. With the MFC based in Greaserville (not to mention a WEC event already held there), I would say outside of Ontario (and possibly Quebec), Alberta is the next largest market for MMA in Canada.

Dana hinted at this a couple of years ago that it would come. Glad to see its coming to fruition.

I suppose you are just making this up

[jar_e]

I'm surprised Calgary was guaranteed two shows in the next two years.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Not sure if this is official or a secondary seller but the prices are insane.

$400/ticket for press level.

http://www.allstareventtickets.com/ufc-calgary-tickets-149.html

[MrMastodonFarm]

Not sure if this is official or a secondary seller but the prices are insane.

$400/ticket for press level.

http://www.allstareventtickets.com/ufc-calgary-tickets-149.html

They're only insane if they don't sell.

They'll sell.

[kipperfan]

Not sure if this is official or a secondary seller but the prices are insane.

$400/ticket for press level.

http://www.allstareventtickets.com/ufc-calgary-tickets-149.html

I have to think this is simply a company (one of many?) that is guaranteed X amount of tickets to each UFC event and thus will sell the "tickets" before they're released. I looked @ ticketmaster.com just now and you can get UFC 145 (Atlanta) tickets for as cheap as $62 all in, so I have to think the Calgary tickets will be much cheaper upon official release. With that said, I think one will likely have to buy/already have a fight club membership to even have a chance of getting tickets on ticketmaster.

[Jojado]

I have to think this is simply a company (one of many?) that is guaranteed X amount of tickets to each UFC event and thus will sell the "tickets" before they're released. I looked @ ticketmaster.com just now and you can get UFC 145 (Atlanta) tickets for as cheap as $62 all in, so I have to think the Calgary tickets will be much cheaper upon official release. With that said, I think one will likely have to buy/already have a fight club membership to even have a chance of getting tickets on ticketmaster.

Pretty much agree with you here. There's no way the UFC could get away with charging any more than they did for UFC 140 in Toronto, and it's more likely to be in line with what they're charging for UFC 145 in Atlanta. The rumours of $1500 lower bowl tickets in Calgary are ridiculous.

[mac_82]

Some of the fights have been announced:

Cheick Kongo - Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Yoshihiro Akiyama - Thiago (Pitbull) Alves
Nick (The Promise) Ring - Court McGee
Antonio Carvalho - George Roop
Jose Aldo - ???

If you get the UFC Fight Club membership what is the ticket limit? Can you get 2 or 4? Anyone know?

[trackercowe]

Some of the fights have been announced:

Cheick Kongo - Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Yoshihiro Akiyama - Thiago (Pitbull) Alves
Nick (The Promise) Ring - Court McGee
Antonio Carvalho - George Roop
Jose Aldo - ???

If you get the UFC Fight Club membership what is the ticket limit? Can you get 2 or 4? Anyone know?

The Aldo fight has been pulled. No official word on what will replace it, but hopefully the rumor of Jones vs. Henderson comes true.

[hmmhmmcamo]

If you get the UFC Fight Club membership what is the ticket limit? Can you get 2 or 4? Anyone know?

I was able to get 6 tickets to UFC 115 with a fight club membership a couple years age. Not sure but I'm guessing it's still the same.

[likwid888]

Looks like the Aldo fight is back on:
Joe Ferraro ‏ @ShowdownJoe (https://twitter.com/#%21/ShowdownJoe) RT @MMAjunkie (https://twitter.com/#%21/MMAjunkie): Champ Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch title fight headlines UFC 149 in Calgary http://bit.ly/J99uQ6 (http://t.co/PDuNJ5VK) ... I like it.

[Freeway]

I was able to get 6 tickets to UFC 115 with a fight club membership a couple years age. Not sure but I'm guessing it's still the same.

I've heard they're cutting it to 4 per person to battle scalpers.

[malcolmk14]

It is 4 per person.

[king_amonte]

The event is now listed on ticketmaster and tickets do go on sale this week ranging in price from $105.75 - $716.75
The card looks to be
Featherweight title : Jose Aldo vs Erik Koch
Michael Bisping vs Tim Boetsch
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs Thiago Silva
Cheick Kongo vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Thiago Alves
Antonio Carvaliho vs Georgo Roop
Bryan Caraway vs Mitch Gagnon
Mitch Clarke vs Anton Kuivanen
Ryan Jimmo bs Anthony Perosh
Court McGee vs Nick Ring

[Regular_John]

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Enjoy the fights!

Honestly I'm probably going to skip out this one, tickets are a little too rich for my blood and I haven't been following UFC this last year, so I'm not really hyped on the card at this point.

I'm sure I'll end up checking it out at that night in a bar and pay the $10 cover charge, cool event none the less.

[Northendzone]

this is going to be the cultural highlight of the season......I wonder if any of the particpants will be wearing something from Affliction clothing?

Hopefully the ticket sale process is not a gong show like it was for Garth Brooks.

[calumniate]

Having Kongo in there is pretty sweet!

[3thirty]

nm

[Coys1882]

Lots of news saying that the ticket sales for the UFC 149 were very similar to Garth Brooks. Gone in a minute and all on Kijijii.

[iggy_oi]

It's hilarious that you can somehow buy up to 16 together on stubhub yet there is an 8 ticket limit on ticketmaster. Shenanigans

[jar_e]

Some weird/odd things happening with the UFC 149 card...

http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2012/06/12/bibiano_fernandes_injury_ufc_149_debut_roland_delo rme/

Plus Aldo being injured. Starting to look like a dud.

[mac_82]

Does anyone know what time the fights start at? I am trying to plan a bachelor party that weekend and can't seem to find the start time...

[Regular_John]

With stub hub prices starting to approach a realistic price it's getting tempting to simply go down to the LRT station the night of the event and offer $40-$50 to the scalpers. Event is looking more and more like a dud, so supplies are going up.

[mac_82]

People that are going to the fights on Saturday, what time are you heading down at?

As far as I can tell:

3:45pm doors open
4:45pm (ticketmaster has this listed as the event start time)

6pm-8pm (prelims on Sportsnet west)
8pm (ppv start time)

There are 2 fights on facebook (4:45pm-6pm?), 4 fights on network tv for the prelims (6-8pm), and 5 main card fights (8pm-).

I'm assuming that's how everything is going?