What makes him assume that he would fill Croke park? I would be totally against it being used for this joke of a 'sport.'

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 20/01/2015 17:16:00    1684880

In fairness, who the hell is going to sit up in the top tier to watch this? They would be just watching it on the screen, in which case, stay at home and watch it on the tv.

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 20/01/2015 17:27:46    1684883

Joke of a sport?wow. I'm telling you now if it was against Aldo Croke Park would be full. You mightn't like it but it's massive worldwide and McGregor is the biggest name right now in UFC I think we should be applauding him for that and not knocking.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 20/01/2015 17:31:35    1684884

McGregor and his silly sport are a right pain in the swiss role.Anyone into this farce is a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 20/01/2015 17:32:16    1684885

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hurlingdub
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What makes him assume that he would fill Croke park? I would be totally against it being used for this joke of a 'sport.'

McGregor could fill Croker a few times over hurlingdub - I don't think you realise just how popular MMA is in Ireland. And for you to call the sport a joke is just plain snobery. By that logic, Boxing shouldn't be considered a sport either - and that's just preposterous.

junk (Donegal) - Posts: 197 - 20/01/2015 17:37:21    1684889

If it was on in my back garden I'd pull the curtains .

Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6031 - 20/01/2015 17:39:32    1684891

And here we go again, exactly why this wont happen because of people like the first 2 posters. What harm does one night do? A chance to put the place on the global map and make an epic night. People would attend for the atmosphere and o be at the event. Of course you would be watching the screens but it would still be epic.

Fighters in the ufc were in shock at how good the atmosphere was when it came to Dublin. They would be scrambling at the chance to get on this card.

But here we go again, residents, Dublin city council and so called "purist" gaa keyboard warriors will no doubt put a halt to it. If you don't like it then don't go. You can like more than one sport you know!

redhanddefender (Tyrone) - Posts: 913 - 20/01/2015 17:40:10    1684892

and if you had a clue about the sport and the hype he has been creating if he wins or not against the champion he will still fill croke park

redhanddefender (Tyrone) - Posts: 913 - 20/01/2015 17:41:07    1684894

Jaysus

Doesnt he have to actually win a World Title first?

I have no doubt that you'd have at least 60+ at this

If he wins a WT there will be massive desire to see him live in Dublin

His last event here was a massive success... sold out the O2

It was on Terrestial Irish TV and performed very well there too - reached 500,000 viewers on 3e

So all in all... if he wins the title... there will be a big crowd in Croke Park

The hype and marketing backed by the UFC will see to that

Why do you think HQ are up for it... for the laugh?

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 20/01/2015 17:53:57    1684901

Don't like McGregor personally, but anyone who thinks he won't sell out Croke Park is wrong.

GetOverTheBar (Tyrone) - Posts: 1388 - 20/01/2015 18:00:38    1684903

Lads if Garth Crooks could sell Croke Park 5 times,then McGregor prob could fill it.Unfortunately,there are people out there who would swallow any old rubbish.The majority of UFC fans remind me of the chav darts fans.Youd see a better row outside a chipper in any town in Ireland of a weekend night.Pure and utter brain rot garbage,but good luck to the lad.If Justin Bieber,Britney Spears,Westlife etc can make millions,why not this crazy daisy,ahem...sport.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 20/01/2015 18:01:14    1684904

A barbaric 'sport', surprised it's not illegal, McGregor is in for a quick buck while he is fresh produce and being Irish in America makes him very marketable, but hope he gets knocked out! :)

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 20/01/2015 18:16:44    1684912

20/01/2015 17:40:10
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And here we go again, exactly why this wont happen because of people like the first 2 posters. What harm does one night do? A chance to put the place on the global map and make an epic night. People would attend for the atmosphere and o be at the event. Of course you would be watching the screens but it would still be epic.

Fighters in the ufc were in shock at how good the atmosphere was when it came to Dublin. They would be scrambling at the chance to get on this card.

But here we go again, residents, Dublin city council and so called "purist" gaa keyboard warriors will no doubt put a halt to it. If you don't like it then don't go. You can like more than one sport you know!
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This country was long on the map before the wee McGregor came along

Every time the above organisation or the WWE or a pop group come here they say that we are the best audience in the world...

.... Just as they say to every other Country they visit

ochonlir1 (Cavan) - Posts: 88 - 20/01/2015 18:17:30    1684913

jimbodub

He doesnt have to win a world title. His next fight is for the world title which would make the demand even bigger than if he was a reigning champion I'd imagine.

Doesn't matter anyway because it wont be coming to Croke Park and the main reason is due to the time difference. They can sell a PPV for a States audience in the afternoon so it would have to be in the early hours of the morning which they cant get a license for in Croke Park.

benjyyy (Donegal) - Posts: 1422 - 20/01/2015 18:19:34    1684915

counting the old chickens me thinks with this talk
he has to win the title first haha
thats all they should be focussing on right now.
would probably fill it alright as its a once off event
irish people get roped into one off events better than anywhere i would reckon
you have people who say they cannot afford to go to matches all year
just costs too much on them , yet they buy a ticket for a once off concert
costing about 100-120 euro the same price and say sure thats a once in a year thing
which i then say costs exactly as much as a season ticket pass to a gaa county for the year plus club games.

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 20/01/2015 19:32:24    1684948

Not a barbaric sport at all
Just a bit boring when lads are wrestling but that's all well planned and tactical. For me it's better to watch when they're on their feet either boxing and kicking. MMA has taken a lot of interest away from boxing in US because of alleged corruption and juicing in the professional game. I can see why some don't like McGregor, fairly un-Irish in his arrogance. He reminds me of Eubanks or Naseem back in the day. He's a positive guy who has already admitted he's in it for the quick bucks. The Yanks love him so no matter how his first title shot goes he'll be a wealthy man. He'll easily sell out Croker, would be great for shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels in Dublin. More power to ya Conor.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7345 - 20/01/2015 19:40:02    1684952

I'm not sure UFC is popular enough in Ireland to sell out Croker although McGregor is undoubtedly very marketable. From a personal point of view, I've given UFC a chance but it really does look like a failed boxers sport to me, unfortunately boxing is run all wrong but I think it's a far more entertaining sport than MMA.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 20/01/2015 20:00:40    1684961

GreenandRed

I like when they stand toe to toe also but when a guy is trapped defenseless and has his mush mashed with elbows etc, not for me!
It's like playing against Meath back in the day :D

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 20/01/2015 20:05:11    1684965

If the refs placed a limit on the amount of time fighters spend on the ground itd go a long way imo.
I hate it when two guys end up grappling on the ground for 3 or 4 minutes at a time. Boring.

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 20/01/2015 20:14:21    1684967

dana white(ufc president) has changed it to las vegas

kildalkey4 (Meath) - Posts: 12 - 20/01/2015 20:21:59    1684968