Comments on: UFC could make Dublin, Ireland debut in January http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Barry http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51835 Barry Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:18:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51835 i live in ireland an went to ufc 85 in london and now its finally comming to ireland.ive been waiting a long time 4 dis!!! the card sounds great allready.id love 2 c liddell fight that was d whole reason i went 2 85 bt was gutted when he was injured.id love 2 c him in a great comeback fight.LIDDELL 4 IRELAND!!! i live in ireland an went to ufc 85 in london and now its finally comming to ireland.ive been waiting a long time 4 dis!!! the card sounds great allready.id love 2 c liddell fight that was d whole reason i went 2 85 bt was gutted when he was injured.id love 2 c him in a great comeback fight.LIDDELL 4 IRELAND!!!

]]> By: Dath http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51415 Dath Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:39:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51415 please people ireland is not the uk!!! ireland = ireland please people ireland is not the uk!!!
ireland = ireland

]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51406 Robert Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:52:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51406 What are the chances Marcus Davis and his stupid nickname will be on this card. What are the chances Marcus Davis and his stupid nickname will be on this card.

]]> By: KTru http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51396 KTru Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:47:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51396 I know I will catch heat for this. But what sense does it make for Liddell to fight Ace or Shogun? Iceman really needs to fight a low level fighter so he can get a "W" He has lost 3 out of 4, throw him a can like Eastman or Lambert. Let either one of those guys be a headliner. Just think it would do Chuck some good. Franklin does not want anything to do with Hendo..... I know I will catch heat for this.
But what sense does it make for Liddell to fight Ace or Shogun?
Iceman really needs to fight a low level fighter so he can get a “W”
He has lost 3 out of 4, throw him a can like Eastman or Lambert.
Let either one of those guys be a headliner. Just think it would do Chuck some good.

Franklin does not want anything to do with Hendo…..

]]> By: James http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51384 James Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:36:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51384 Did anyone pay attention in geography class? Belfast is not in Ireland its northern Ireland, Ireland is its own country. Its like saying west virginia is virginia. Did anyone pay attention in geography class? Belfast is not in Ireland its northern Ireland, Ireland is its own country. Its like saying west virginia is virginia.

]]> By: Panama http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51383 Panama Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:23:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51383 Sam, I have to correct you. The UFC has been to Ireland already so this wouldn't be their 1st time in Ireland. UFC 72 was held in Belfast, Ireland. source: http://ufcstore.seenon.com/detail.php?p=44076 "UFC 72: Victory DVD June 16, 2007 at The Odyssey in Belfast, Northern Ireland. UFC Middleweight contender Rich Franking meets newcomer Yushin ''The Wolf'' Okami. " Sam, I have to correct you. The UFC has been to Ireland already so this wouldn’t be their 1st time in Ireland. UFC 72 was held in Belfast, Ireland.

source: http://ufcstore.seenon.com/detail.php?p=44076

“UFC 72: Victory DVD

June 16, 2007 at The Odyssey in Belfast, Northern Ireland. UFC Middleweight contender Rich Franking meets newcomer Yushin ”The Wolf” Okami. “

]]> By: Scott http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51381 Scott Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:15:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51381 I'd disagree that 185 is the natural weight for either Hendo or Franklin. After UFC 88, Franklin mentioned in an interview that he's much more comfortable at 205, and that the weight cut is much easier on him. Of course, "more comfortable" could also refer to the fact that he's no longer getting his face kneed inside out by the Spider ;) Hendo has also says he prefers to fight at 205, but he's willing to move back and forth between 185 and 205 depending on the opponent. If this fight happens in Ireland, I think it's very likely that it will be at 205. I’d disagree that 185 is the natural weight for either Hendo or Franklin. After UFC 88, Franklin mentioned in an interview that he’s much more comfortable at 205, and that the weight cut is much easier on him. Of course, “more comfortable” could also refer to the fact that he’s no longer getting his face kneed inside out by the Spider ;)

Hendo has also says he prefers to fight at 205, but he’s willing to move back and forth between 185 and 205 depending on the opponent.

If this fight happens in Ireland, I think it’s very likely that it will be at 205.

]]> By: Craig http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51377 Craig Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:26:12 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51377 Franklin Vs. Hendo probably wouldn't be at 205. That is a fight i would rather see at 185. That is the natural weight for both fighters. Franklin Vs. Hendo probably wouldn’t be at 205. That is a fight i would rather see at 185. That is the natural weight for both fighters.

]]> By: Scott http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51374 Scott Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:37:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51374 MMAJunkie is reporting that Franklin vs. Dan Henderson is actually more likely. Maybe that means Shogun and Liddell would be available to fight each other on the same card. Franklin vs. Hendo Shogun vs. Liddell Serra vs. Hughes ...now that's a pretty impressive UK card. MMAJunkie is reporting that Franklin vs. Dan Henderson is actually more likely. Maybe that means Shogun and Liddell would be available to fight each other on the same card.

Franklin vs. Hendo
Shogun vs. Liddell
Serra vs. Hughes

…now that’s a pretty impressive UK card.

]]> By: KTru http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51364 KTru Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:33:37 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51364 I like seeing Franklin's name up against either Liddell or Shogun. Serra vs. Hughes would be great to see. But I read that Hughes will not be back until March or April. I like seeing Franklin’s name up against either Liddell or Shogun.
Serra vs. Hughes would be great to see. But I read that Hughes will not be back until March or April.

]]> By: Jeremy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51362 Jeremy Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:10:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51362 Antonio Mendes already has said he's been offered a fight with Andre Gusmao on this card. Antonio Mendes already has said he’s been offered a fight with Andre Gusmao on this card.

]]> By: Fightlinker http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51354 Fightlinker Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51354 Northern Ireland and Ireland are two completely different countries. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK. Ireland is just ... Ireland. Northern Ireland and Ireland are two completely different countries. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK. Ireland is just … Ireland.

]]> By: davey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51353 davey Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:59:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51353 They've been to northern ireland not the rep. of ireland!! They’ve been to northern ireland not the rep. of ireland!!

]]> By: joey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51351 joey Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:46:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51351 They have already been to Ireland lol. Anyone remember Belfast? come on now get ur info right They have already been to Ireland lol. Anyone remember Belfast? come on now get ur info right

]]> By: Caidel http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/30/ufc-could-make-irleand-debut-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-51350 Caidel Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:39:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7350#comment-51350 This rumour could be true. After all - January 17th is also term planned for Affliction 2 and so it makes a lot of sense for UFC to make some rescheduling and try to set an event for same date (unfortunately). Next time I would recommend guys from Affliction to wait until UFC sets their event dates and then slip into the free space... (and not doing anything in Las Vegas :) This rumour could be true. After all – January 17th is also term planned for Affliction 2 and so it makes a lot of sense for UFC to make some rescheduling and try to set an event for same date (unfortunately).

Next time I would recommend guys from Affliction to wait until UFC sets their event dates and then slip into the free space… (and not doing anything in Las Vegas :)

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