UFC

Anyone know of a good bar to watch UFC fights?

Permalink Reply by Ran Craycraft on February 18, 2009 at 11:33pm: I've noticed UFC on at Applebees by the UA Cinema, but I'm sure there are better locations. The Zone, maybe...or McCann's?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Conrad on February 20, 2009 at 4:31pm: McCann's doesn't charge a cover (usually just a two drink minimum). Other than that, you're going somewhere in Manhattan and probably paying a cover/surrounding yourself with douchebags. They always list all the sports bars showing an event on the UFC website.

Of course, you can always get together with friends and order it and split the cost.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mr. Martin on February 22, 2009 at 5:07pm: McCann's is on Broadway at the train right?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Conrad on February 26, 2009 at 4:37pm: McCann's is on Ditmars a few blocks east of 31 St.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by megahurtz on February 27, 2009 at 11:13am: why watch it on TV, when you can see it live?!?! a few of my bloodlusting girlfriends and I have talked about going to see one of the "Friday Night Fights" but havent gotten around to it yet... but here are some sites that have upcoming events/viewing parties here in the city:

http://fridaynightfightsnyc.com/
http://www.nycfight.com/
http://www.meetup.com/mmanyc/

*I feel compelled to note here that the NY Post declared Ultimate Fighting "OUT" for '09 and Gotham Girls Roller Derby "IN"!
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01012009/entertainment/out__in_for_2009...

See us take on Boston and Westchester in our Season Opener March 28th!! http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Conrad on February 27, 2009 at 3:52pm: While I did go to the UFC's Newark show in November 07 (and there's Ring of Combat based out of south Jersey), MMA is currently still banned in NY state. But the UFC and other lobbyists are continuously pushing for it. An UFC in MSG would be huge. And of course the NY Post would refer to mixed martial arts as "ultimate fighting."

As for those Friday Night Fights boxing/Muay Thai events, I've been meaning to check one of those out.

And I had friends involved with the Long Island Roller Rebels. You roller derby girls are crazy. And I mean that with the utmost respect.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by megahurtz on March 3, 2009 at 11:27am: I take that as a compliment (and agree with you)!! You gotta come see NYC roller derby - I think even the Roller Rebels would agree it's the best derby in the nation... I'm in awe of so many of the girls I skate with - they are incredible!

p.s. - i signed the petition to legalize MMA in NY State through one of those links I posted... just lemme know which legislator we gotta rough-up to make this happen... fuggetaboutit; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Conrad on March 3, 2009 at 3:54pm: Bob Reilly, out of Albany/Saratoga.

Check out his ignorant viewpoints and criticism from the MMA community here:
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/2/24/769637/bob-reilly-the-face-of-ana; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mr. Martin on February 28, 2009 at 2:21pm: Thanks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mr. Martin on March 3, 2009 at 5:00pm: Thanks for all the reply's. I look forward to checking some of them out. The girls of NYC roller derby sound sweet.; ▶ Reply to This