UFC President Dana White is backpedaling on recent statements that the UFC would head north to Canada in October — with or without Georges St. Pierre — with plans now on hold again because of the packed NHL hockey schedule at the Bell Centre in Montreal, according to TSN.com.
The regular season for the Montreal Canadiens begins on Friday, October 2, and every Saturday night that follows during the month is booked except for October 7. On that night, however, Mickey Mouse will take to the ice.
Here’s a snip from White:
“You guys have got too much frigging hockey up there. As soon as you cancel some hockey games, we’ll be up there.”
UFC 69 was also supposed to be held in Canada earlier this year in April, but “a lot of different things that made that fight fall apart.”
Most other reports — including one from MMAWeekly.com — indicate that the UFC will land north of the American border sometime in 2008.
For now it looks like Canadian mixed martial arts fans will have to settle for the same old TKO action.
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who cares
[quote comment="102538"]who cares[/quote]
ignorance is bliss in your case.
You’re probably from Las Vegas and get every opportunity out there to see a live event. The UFC has a ton of fans in Canada and people would travel from all over to sell out the Bell Centre in Montreal – with or without St. Pierre. Alas, we begin to wait patiently again.
[quote comment="102541"][quote comment="102538"]who cares[/quote]
ignorance is bliss in your case.
You’re probably from Las Vegas and get every opportunity out there to see a live event. The UFC has a ton of fans in Canada and people would travel from all over to sell out the Bell Centre in Montreal – with or without St. Pierre. Alas, we begin to wait patiently again.[/quote]
hmm as a fan that purchases ppvs every month that hasnt attended a show in vegas or anywhere specially not in canada i say who cares..
tho am sure it benefits the right ppl
People in Canada have been itching ever since Dana said that they’d hold UFC 69 here, and the delays are getting tiresome – but for someone who isn’t interested in watching it live, you’re right, who cares.
[quote comment="102541"][quote comment="102538"]who cares[/quote]
ignorance is bliss in your case.
You’re probably from Las Vegas and get every opportunity out there to see a live event. The UFC has a ton of fans in Canada and people would travel from all over to sell out the Bell Centre in Montreal – with or without St. Pierre. Alas, we begin to wait patiently again.[/quote]
hmmm no as an american fan that easily purchases ppvs every month i watch fights no matter where theyre held so i say who cares.tho am sure it does benefit the right ppl
[quote comment="102551"][quote comment="102541"][quote comment="102538"]who cares[/quote]
ignorance is bliss in your case.
You’re probably from Las Vegas and get every opportunity out there to see a live event. The UFC has a ton of fans in Canada and people would travel from all over to sell out the Bell Centre in Montreal – with or without St. Pierre. Alas, we begin to wait patiently again.[/quote]
hmmm no as an american fan that easily purchases ppvs every month i watch fights no matter where theyre held so i say who cares.tho am sure it does benefit the right ppl[/quote]
Sorry, I must not be following you, do you mean it affects people who would like to see it live in Canada, if that’s what you’re getting at, yeah I agree 100%. Do you live anywhere close enough to attend a live show?? I’ve known for awhile now that we’ll be waiting until 2008 now so now I’m planning on either attending 77 Ohio or 78 New Jersey…cheers.
[quote comment="102553"][quote comment="102551"][quote comment="102541"][quote comment="102538"]who cares[/quote]
ignorance is bliss in your case.
You’re probably from Las Vegas and get every opportunity out there to see a live event. The UFC has a ton of fans in Canada and people would travel from all over to sell out the Bell Centre in Montreal – with or without St. Pierre. Alas, we begin to wait patiently again.[/quote]
hmmm no as an american fan that easily purchases ppvs every month i watch fights no matter where theyre held so i say who cares.tho am sure it does benefit the right ppl[/quote]
Sorry, I must not be following you, do you mean it affects people who would like to see it live in Canada, if that’s what you’re getting at, yeah I agree 100%. Do you live anywhere close enough to attend a live show?? I’ve known for awhile now that we’ll be waiting until 2008 now so now I’m planning on either attending 77 Ohio or 78 New Jersey…cheers.[/quote]
yes its precisely what i was reffering to.and how much easier it is for me to just order it on my remote not to mention cost effective! cheers!!
oh yeah, MANIA, I like the same old TKO action…take what we can get up here…lol…the next card looks alright, Stout and Hominick are fighting, and I’ll be there too…
also exposure for the sport, ufc, canadian and all fighters on card.
I’ve never been to a live show, but from what I hear it offers such a different and exciting experience, don’t get me wrong I love the ppv’s and the pools and the betting and all of that, but to wave the opportunity to see a live event in front of my nose and then take it away twice kind of stings…
you two should just argue over email or the phone since this entire blog is you two bickering like 5 year olds. WHAM BAM THANK YOU MAM!
[quote comment="102564"]you two should just argue over email or the phone since this entire blog is you two bickering like 5 year olds. WHAM BAM THANK YOU MAM![/quote]
no kiddin!
Dana white backpeddling on his word? Wow, theres a big shocker! I dont beleive anything that guy says anymore until it actually happens. He’s done a lot for the sport, but he leaves a lot of uncertainty too.
lol
[quote comment="102564"]you two should just argue over email or the phone since this entire blog is you two bickering like 5 year olds. WHAM BAM THANK YOU MAM![/quote]
yeah, sorry about that…kinda got into a bit much…cheers.
It’s a b/s excuse anyway… arean’s will move hockey as long as the event is book bofore the hockey schedule is confirmed. Hockey in Montreal sells out almost every game, and when your talking 45 home games a year that is big buisiness. However concerts and all kinds of things can get in there with planning. You can’t just call up these big areana’s and expect them to move a sporting even that is going to be sold out. There was no reason with some planning they couldn’t have done a summer ppv in Montreal.
I think it will be years before the UFC brings an event to Alberta, and I can understand the frustration of having Dana promise a ppv in Montreal 2 times and ulling both.
Doesn’t Dana understand that until the contract is signed it’s not guaranteed? He is always announcing things that doen’t happen!
Kind of sucky that it won’t happy for a while, but this may set up the chance for a St. Pierre title fight in Canada (Fingers crossed).
I bet this has to do with GSP losing his belt. Canada was supporting the sport when they had someone that everyone thought was good! Now there’s no real need to get and event going up there. I’m guessing the UFC will go north when GSP gets his belt back, if ever.
[quote comment="102611"]I bet this has to do with GSP losing his belt. Canada was supporting the sport when they had someone that everyone thought was good! Now there’s no real need to get and event going up there. I’m guessing the UFC will go north when GSP gets his belt back, if ever.[/quote]
Are you kiddin me….the guy looses once, now you’re saying he’s not worthy of headlining an event??? Dude, you don’t know what you’re talking about??? I can respect that your obviously not a GSP fan, and that’s fine. But, you have to respect his skill, one loss doesn’t ruin your career or reputation. Give the guy a break, he just totally destroyed the who’s who in the ww division in the last couple years…c’mon man.
Regardless, us Canadian fans will always support our golden boy Georges…
There is still Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.
/Cry This sucks.. I think if this BS continues Canadians should stop buying UFC PPV and just watch the fights online the next day.
Do that and you’ll see Dana schedule the next 2-3 events in Canada per year. I don’t buy this scheduling bull crap.
[quote comment="102641"]Do that and you’ll see Dana schedule the next 2-3 events in Canada per year.[/quote]
Sry for the bad sentance this is what i ment:
Do that and you’ll see Dana schedule 2-3 events in Canada per year.
Why is there no talk of a Vancouver or Toronto date? I can see the Montreal connection with GSP, but TO is close enough to the US that lots of fans would be willing to cross the border to see it. Also, a Vancouver date would almost guarantee that some rich Albertans make the trip to watch the best MMA live.
Rofl, this thread is great…
Montreal doesnt have that good of attendance for the regular season… dont know why the arena didnt pull the trigger on this one.
But as far as ‘complaining’ I havent met many people that have been to a UFC event… for the fact that tickets cost what? $140-275 a seat? Im gonna try to go when they swing to Newark, but ummm…. wouldnt complain if UFC didnt come to NJ.
[quote comment="102611"]I bet this has to do with GSP losing his belt. Canada was supporting the sport when they had someone that everyone thought was good! Now there’s no real need to get and event going up there. I’m guessing the UFC will go north when GSP gets his belt back, if ever.[/quote]
Bloodymess here we go again,, u r still hating!!! GSP will get his title back… no doubt about it… GSp must have smack u in your face cause u talk about him 24/7!!!
Canadian people rocks!!!!!!
[quote comment="102660"]Rofl, this thread is great…
Montreal doesnt have that good of attendance for the regular season… dont know why the arena didnt pull the trigger on this one.[/quote]
How do they say this again? Ignorance is bliss?
Montreal’s hockey games are sold out game after game. They have one of the highest if not the highest game attendance in the league.
[quote comment="102688"][quote comment="102660"]Rofl, this thread is great…
Montreal doesnt have that good of attendance for the regular season… dont know why the arena didnt pull the trigger on this one.[/quote]
How do they say this again? Ignorance is bliss?
Montreal’s hockey games are sold out game after game. They have one of the highest if not the highest game attendance in the league.[/quote]
yup, bliss.
[quote comment="102688"]How do they say this again? Ignorance is bliss?
Montreal’s hockey games are sold out game after game. They have one of the highest if not the highest game attendance in the league.[/quote]
New Jersey is the worst, dont see me bitch about the UFC not making a visit.
[quote comment="102688"]How do they say this again? Ignorance is bliss?
Montreal’s hockey games are sold out game after game. They have one of the highest if not the highest game attendance in the league.[/quote]
Btw, I got Ottawa and Montreal confused….they all look the same. Montreal does have the best attendance….
[quote comment="102694"][quote comment="102688"]How do they say this again? Ignorance is bliss?
Montreal’s hockey games are sold out game after game. They have one of the highest if not the highest game attendance in the league.[/quote]
Btw, I got Ottawa and Montreal confused….they all look the same. Montreal does have the best attendance….[/quote]
Ottawa usually isn’t that great for attendance but they averaged about 20 000 fans per game during the regular season this past year…most Canadian teams sell out every game.
[quote post="2684"]“You guys have got too much frigging hockey up there. As soon as you cancel some hockey games, we’ll be up there.”[/quote]
haaha if Dana White’s dream of the UFC in Canada hinges on us cancelling hockey games, it’s a dream he’s never going to experience.
Thats a shame that its not hitting Canda any time soon. I went to UFC 70 and got tickets for 75 and its a whole different world being at a live show.
[quote comment="102741"]Thats a shame that its not hitting Canda any time soon. I went to UFC 70 and got tickets for 75 and its a whole different world being at a live show.[/quote]
making the trip across the pond eh? Good for you, I can’t wait to catch a live show, if the cash flow ever increases…you know??
[quote comment="102696"]Ottawa usually isn’t that great for attendance but they averaged about 20 000 fans per game during the regular season this past year…most Canadian teams sell out every game.[/quote]
Son, Im a Philly fan… Thats selling out.
And no, Ottawa and Toronto are towards the middle and bottom of the list. Worst team in the league last year (Philly) had better attendance then Toronto and Ottawa…
[quote comment="102538"]who cares[/quote]
couldnt have said it better myself!unless canada is the only place fedor will fight i really dont care if they go to canada …A..
[quote post="2684"]I bet this has to do with GSP losing his belt. Canada was supporting the sport when they had someone that everyone thought was good! Now there’s no real need to get and event going up there. I’m guessing the UFC will go north when GSP gets his belt back, if ever. [/quote]
You think Canadian fans only support the UFC because of GSP. You’re the only one who thinks GSP is washed up after 1 loss. Canadian fans still know GSP is the best WW . As far as GSP getting his belt back, if it is twice as hare this time ,it will still be a cake walk.
Im willing to spread the love. I hope Canada gets their shit together with White so they can get an Event because I have had so many right here in my backyard Wink!
[quote comment="102685"][quote comment="102611"]I bet this has to do with GSP losing his belt. Canada was supporting the sport when they had someone that everyone thought was good! Now there’s no real need to get and event going up there. I’m guessing the UFC will go north when GSP gets his belt back, if ever.[/quote]
Bloodymess here we go again,, u r still hating!!! GSP will get his title back… no doubt about it… GSp must have smack u in your face cause u talk about him 24/7!!!
Canadian people rocks!!!!!![/quote]
Dude that was a total joke. I just couldn’t resist and when I posted it I knew I would get a rise out of a few people. It was quoted 3 times so I guess I was right. I know GSP is a badass but it’s just funny to hear how gay you all are for him. I hope he destroyed Kos too.
I bet the french were to cheap to buy the premium tickets. Goto Toronto or Vancouver you’ll sell out at top dollar.
Im telling you, Winnipeg is the place to be, The mts center has the rank as the forth best venue in Canada ahead of the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary (40th), the Corel Centre in Ottawa (44th), Rexall Place in Edmonton (62nd), and General Motors Place in Vancouver (78th). Its at the center of the freakin continent so anyone could get to it, and guess what–NO NHL! Plus, Winnipegers are party people, it would be crazy!
[quote comment="102769"][quote comment="102696"]Ottawa usually isn’t that great for attendance but they averaged about 20 000 fans per game during the regular season this past year…most Canadian teams sell out every game.[/quote]
Son, Im a Philly fan… Thats selling out.
And no, Ottawa and Toronto are towards the middle and bottom of the list. Worst team in the league last year (Philly) had better attendance then Toronto and Ottawa…[/quote]
Philly does have great regular season attendance, however to say that Toronto and Ottawa are towards the middle and bottom of the list is ridiculous and if you look at the records you will see that Toronto exceeded on average more fans than Philly last year. They both hold approx 19K and Toronto had two home games with under 19000 and Philly had five…get your stats right…Philly fans are great loud fans – I’ve been to some games at the Wachovia Center, but to say that Toronto doesn’t sell out games is crazy…check your info son…cheers.
How many of you have been to a live event??
So far I have only been to one, it was UFC 55 in October 2005 at the Mohegan Sun, CT. It was Arlovski vs Buentello. The tickets were quite expensive, and the seats pretty much sucked. I basically paid $150 to watch the fights on a giant screen with no volume that sat at an akward angle to my seat. You would litteraly need to buy floor seats to truely appreciate seeing it live. The face value of those seats are over $300 and I’m sure they are impossible to get. The fighters and celebreties get those tickets. Then there is like a 100 different onsale dates, so by the time the general public can buy, there’s only nose bleeders left. The best part about seeing it live, is getting to meet and talk with some of the fighters. If/when I go again, I would definitely go to the weigh ins the day before and hang around the day of the PPV. That is easy when its at a casino, but the next time they come near me, it will be in NJ. Now whats there to do in NJ while waiting around besides smell the raw, abused sewage scent that lingers in the air???
[quote comment="103105"]How many of you have been to a live event??
So far I have only been to one, it was UFC 55 in October 2005 at the Mohegan Sun, CT. It was Arlovski vs Buentello. The tickets were quite expensive, and the seats pretty much sucked. I basically paid $150 to watch the fights on a giant screen with no volume that sat at an akward angle to my seat. You would litteraly need to buy floor seats to truely appreciate seeing it live. The face value of those seats are over $300 and I’m sure they are impossible to get. The fighters and celebreties get those tickets. Then there is like a 100 different onsale dates, so by the time the general public can buy, there’s only nose bleeders left. The best part about seeing it live, is getting to meet and talk with some of the fighters. If/when I go again, I would definitely go to the weigh ins the day before and hang around the day of the PPV. That is easy when its at a casino, but the next time they come near me, it will be in NJ. Now whats there to do in NJ while waiting around besides smell the raw, abused sewage scent that lingers in the air???[/quote]
I have never been, but am planning on either Ohio or NJ – seen as they aren’t coming to Canada anytime soon (I’m from Toronto). I’d pay to get the best seats possible, but I would definitely get to the weigh ins and try and meet-an-greet as many of the fighters as I could…it’s definitely something on my to do list. Maybe Ohio, I don’t want to have to stand around and smell raw sewage…lol…cheers.
[quote comment="103105"]How many of you have been to a live event??
So far I have only been to one, it was UFC 55 in October 2005 at the Mohegan Sun, CT. It was Arlovski vs Buentello. The tickets were quite expensive, and the seats pretty much sucked. I basically paid $150 to watch the fights on a giant screen with no volume that sat at an akward angle to my seat. You would litteraly need to buy floor seats to truely appreciate seeing it live. The face value of those seats are over $300 and I’m sure they are impossible to get. The fighters and celebreties get those tickets. Then there is like a 100 different onsale dates, so by the time the general public can buy, there’s only nose bleeders left. The best part about seeing it live, is getting to meet and talk with some of the fighters. If/when I go again, I would definitely go to the weigh ins the day before and hang around the day of the PPV. That is easy when its at a casino, but the next time they come near me, it will be in NJ. Now whats there to do in NJ while waiting around besides smell the raw, abused sewage scent that lingers in the air???[/quote]
Good post. Personally if the UFC held an event in St. Louis I would only go if I was near the cage on the floor. Fighting, like Football, is so much better on TV where you can see everything nice and close.
[quote comment="102750"][quote comment="102741"]Thats a shame that its not hitting Canda any time soon. I went to UFC 70 and got tickets for 75 and its a whole different world being at a live show.[/quote]
making the trip across the pond eh? Good for you, I can’t wait to catch a live show, if the cash flow ever increases…you know??[/quote]
Na dude i stay in the UK. Not much of a drive.
[quote comment="102657"]Why is there no talk of a Vancouver or Toronto date? I can see the Montreal connection with GSP, but TO is close enough to the US that lots of fans would be willing to cross the border to see it. Also, a Vancouver date would almost guarantee that some rich Albertans make the trip to watch the best MMA live.[/quote]
u can’t hold mma in ont