Official MMA World UFC 68 - Ohio Seating etc

[brvheart]

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This is the Arena, I am guessing the price/seat is as follows:


Floor: $400
Red: $300 - $200
Blue (high level) $100 - 50


From having been there.....not really a bad seat in the house...but it has been a while since I was there...


Who wants what level? Let's make a choice....if I want to take my wife I have to go $100 each


If I dont want to take here...I can go $200 nothing more....


Chime in ASAP

[strife]

wish i could :(

[Boo]

Anyone want to drop the cash to get the $400 seats on the floor? I'm coming out alone so I don't have to buy two. I'm unlikely to get another chance to sit this close for this price again.

If no one is up for it, I'll sit with everyone else.

[rightcrosslefthook]

:steve-d: I want to go but I can't.

[duran]

I think I'm out. I can't commit. The bride is getting knee surgery Jan 31st, so that would be cutting it close given rehab and all.

[Easye1982]

Im down for 100.

[brvheart]

I am down for $100 tickets as of right now...


Boo, FBN it is now or never ;)

[Freestyler]

My wife wants to know when you have to have the money for her and I? She said we can get the tickets out of her income tax money, but I need to know when you need the money for tickets. We would need 2x $100 seats.

[brvheart]

I was thinking section 217 or 203 speak now or forever hold you peace!

[Easye1982]

If we get to pick what section...thats cool. I am going to send you the money now. I can not go above 100, sorry :( I don't have it like that.

EDIT: If I paypal it to the "Donate" Link in the tool bar. Is that receiving account ok for you? IF NOT let me know ASAP.

[brvheart]

should be fine as long as it is not a credit card....


I will get us the best seats that I can...


Boo you in or what?

[Easye1982]

K done paid. $100

@ FBN : I will see you at your new gym. :D

@ Brvheart and Boo : I will see you all at the event. ;)

@ Everyone else who can't make it : Sorry guys, I know I will miss not meeting with you. :(

[brvheart]

got it Easy...I will get us the best I can...

@boo - What do you want me to do? You sitting on the floor or with us?

[Boo]

@ Brvheart and Boo : I will see you all at the event. ;)

What we aren't going to get together before the event? FINE!



@boo - What do you want me to do? You sitting on the floor or with us?

I decided to go for it and sit on the floor. I'll go ahead and get my own tomorrow morning.

[brvheart]

Easy just and me ;)

[brvheart]

Eric I got our tickets :) call me for details...

[Boo]

Got my ticket. Very exciting. Looks like a good seat. I'll take lots of pictures with the zoom.

[Easye1982]

Oh Boo, you are such a show off. lol Don't worry I'll walk down and sit on your lap, so you won't be lonely. ;)

[Boo]

Oh Boo, you are such a show off. lol Don't worry I'll walk down and sit on your lap, so you won't be lonely. ;)

I wish you would. You know I'm gonna be glaring at all the people around me thinking how much you and B deserve their seats more.

:smash01:They better be payin' more attention than the knuckleheads I see on the PPVs.

[welsh_lad_04]

Got my ticket. Very exciting. Looks like a good seat. I'll take lots of pictures with the zoom.

I love the drawing boo, you might be near a fighter

[duran]

I already have "Couldn't Pull the Trigger and Commit" remorse...

[Mastiff_owner]

Boo- let me know what section you are in. I will be going but I have to wait on the sale to the general public which is tomorrow. I may try to get in the same section as you so let me know. Otherwise I will get the same section as everyone else from the board.

P.S.

How's your mom doing? hope she is feeling better and well on her way to recovery.

[Python]

If I don't go to school I will be there. The only thing is I don't know when I will know when I am going to school, makes it hard to get tickets though.

[brvheart]

Boo- let me know what section you are in. I will be going but I have to wait on the sale to the general public which is tomorrow. I may try to get in the same section as you so let me know. Otherwise I will get the same section as everyone else from the board.

P.S.

How's your mom doing? hope she is feeling better and well on her way to recovery.

Section 202 is where we are row A

SHUT IT BOO!!! DON'T RUB IT IN! :steve-d:

[Boo]

:gossip: Ah Mastiff buddy, very quietly go up to post #17 and click on the picture. That is my section (FLR 7). Shhhhh quietly.






Mom's doing great now. Thanks for asking. I'm hoping for a much improved 2007.

[Mastiff_owner]

That is sweet! If my friend isn't able to make it I will try to get into the same section! otherwise I will be with the rest of the gang in 202. Does anyone know of the after fight parties??

[brvheart]

no but someone has to find them so that we can go :)

[Easye1982]

I won't be able to make any of the after parties....sorry

[Boo]

So is it March yet? :party1:

[brvheart]

boo....you had better get official exclusive MMA World pics, interviews etc!!!!

[Easye1982]

boo....you had better get official exclusive MMA World pics, interviews etc!!!!

You know I was thinking the same thing after I woke up and read him "bragging" about his seats again lol JK

But really Boo take a camera and do your job ;) Super Mod/Reporter

[Mastiff_owner]

Everyone should try and get some pics. Zoom on the camera can do wonders even if you are far away.

[Easye1982]

True...Ill get of great pic of the back of my tee shirt...and Boo's bald spot :D

[Boo]

I'm really glad now that I asked for the fancy smancy digital zoom camera for my birthday last year. It takes awesome pictures. It's been fun up till now, but with all the shows I'm going to this year, I'm gonna wear that sucker out.

@Easye - I'll draw a "Hi Easye" on my bald spot for you.

[brvheart]

what model camera is it?

[Boo]

It's a Nikon Coolpix E8700. It's about a year old so they probably have half a dozen new models after it.

I just bought Adobe Photoshop for photos and video. I haven't even loaded it yet. I can't wait to get into that. I've used a Corel program in the past so I hope this Photoshop is similar but better.

[Mastiff_owner]

I GOT MINE!!!

Floor was sold out. couldn't get near the group but I am in section 104 seat 19 & 18.

like being on the 50 yard line!

SEE YOU THERE!

[brvheart]

maybe we can get someone to trade you so you can sit with us ;)

[brvheart]

scratch that you got $200 seats that are better then ours ;)

[Mastiff_owner]

actually they are 300.

Let me know where you guys are staying because we are planning to arrive in columbus around 4pm and get a hotel for friday and saturday. drive back to minneapolis on sunday.

[duran]

duran in therapy now

[jjmoneydawg]

that would be nice to get floor seats, one time I may have to make it to a UFC event.

[Mastiff_owner]

EVERYONE GOING TO UFC 68 - I am too busy right now to really research a hotel so I am putting my AAA membership to good use.

funny how I am not too busy to post. lol

They are going to call me and let me know of a nice not too spendy hotel that has a restaurant with a bar attached and relatively close to the arena.

I will let everyone know when I do!

[Easye1982]

SWEET! Party at ^ hotel lol

[Mastiff_owner]

you better believe it. At some point that weekend I have a feeling I will not be able to walk. lol

do we have a designated driver or do you want to share a cab?

I for one will not be driving

[brvheart]

I dont drink.....and neither does my wife....

[Mastiff_owner]

is that an offer to drive?:noidea:

I don't want to end up like this---:crutch:

[Easye1982]

I don't drink either....and I can drive. But is it wise for an out of towner to drive out of town drunks around. lmao

[Mastiff_owner]

Well behaved out of town drunks yes. lol

We are not big drinkers but occasionally we drink when the kids are off at a friends or something.

I was in the USMC and I think drinking is a requirement for all enlisted men. Not to mention pretty much everyone in my family drinks. I have been around RESPONSIBLE drinkers my entire life. So it has never been a big deal.

With the exception of the USMC. There are alot of knuckleheads there.

[Boo]

Also a well-behaved one. Sounds like I'm about the same Mastiff. Once in a while I'm in the mood. Something tells me I'm gonna be in the mood. How long of a drive is it for you?


Hey Brvheart does the Arnold Classic have stuff going on Sunday too? I need to figure out how many days I'm going to stay. I'll at least be there Friday and Saturday night.

[brvheart]

Well behaved out of town drunks yes. lol

We are not big drinkers but occasionally we drink when the kids are off at a friends or something.

I was in the USMC and I think drinking is a requirement for all enlisted men. Not to mention pretty much everyone in my family drinks. I have been around RESPONSIBLE drinkers my entire life. So it has never been a big deal.

With the exception of the USMC. There are alot of knuckleheads there.

Semper fi...

Also a well-behaved one. Sounds like I'm about the same Mastiff. Once in a while I'm in the mood. Something tells me I'm gonna be in the mood. How long of a drive is it for you?


Hey Brvheart does the Arnold Classic have stuff going on Sunday too? I need to figure out how many days I'm going to stay. I'll at least be there Friday and Saturday night.

Yes it is a all weekend thing....I probably wont be there on Sunday...that is family day for us ;)

[Mastiff_owner]

We will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/airport. AAA rates are 116 per night.

I will be arriving about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. Anyone that wants to meet up in the restaurant/lounge let me know.

The hotel is about 6 miles from the Nationwide arena.

SEE YOU THERE!

[jjmoneydawg]

oh man, do i want to go so bad! :(

[Mastiff_owner]

SOOOO does anyone want to meet up at the Hilton for Dinner/drinks on Friday?????? After a 12 and a half hour drive I will be ready for a drink!!!

[brvheart]

I was thinking we all get together for the Arnold Classic, and have a early dinner then go to the UFC :D what you guys think?

[Easye1982]

OH YEAH! I can did it :thumb:

[Mastiff_owner]

where is the arnold classic being held and where do you want to go for dinner?

[welsh_lad_04]

*welsh crys because he is going to miss all the fun :(*

[Easye1982]

where is the arnold classic being held and where do you want to go for dinner?


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Will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center

[Boo]

We will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/airport. AAA rates are 116 per night.



Thanks for posting the price. I have AAA too and it is a cheaper rate than what I was finding online. Booking my room tonight.

SOOOO does anyone want to meet up at the Hilton for Dinner/drinks on Friday?????? After a 12 and a half hour drive I will be ready for a drink!!!
Consider me there.

I was thinking we all get together for the Arnold Classic, and have a early dinner then go to the UFC :D what you guys think?
Planning on going to the Arnold Classic and having you show me around. I'll be the one with "the Saint" T-shirt, freckles, red hair, and grinning like a fool.

Please just don't pick a steak house or something similar. I don't eat dead mammals or poultry.


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Will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
According to hotel details it isn't far from the Hilton.



JJ, duran, and Welshy: I'll tip a few for you too. Wish you could all be there. :(

[welsh_lad_04]

JJ, duran, and Welshy: I'll tip a few for you too. Wish you could all be there. :(

Thanks boo :thumb:

[Easye1982]

Can I please start the Official MMAWorld meet countdown thread!!!!! lol Seriously though, is it March yet!?!?!?

[brvheart]

start it up ;) throw it in your signature ;)

[jjmoneydawg]

JJ, duran, and Welshy: I'll tip a few for you too. Wish you could all be there. :(

oh no di'ant!!!!!!! Hold me back everybody, hold me back! :thumb: Thank you boo, you are very kind. I am determined for the next event to get floor seats. You are my hero. :)

[Boo]

oh no di'ant!!!!!!! Hold me back everybody, hold me back! :thumb: Thank you boo, you are very kind. I am determined for the next event to get floor seats. You are my hero. :)

Throw all your change every week in a container. You'll be surprised how fast it adds up. When you are tempted to stop at a fast food, go home and make something better for you anyway and stuff the $5 bucks in your UFC ticket fund container. Maybe you don't eat fast food, but everyone wastes money somewhere.


I've been thinking about the idea of going to dinner after the Arnold Classic and before the UFC event. I think I'm going to want to go back to the hotel after being out all day and then having a long night ahead of us.

Could I talk anyone into breakfast on the morning of UFC 68?

[Easye1982]

Could I talk anyone into breakfast on the morning of UFC 68?



SOLD!!!!



Oh and BTW all the rest oh that stuff you said was true too :p but that would be giving my wife way too much credit, and power, over my little bit of money :( lol

[brvheart]

SOLD!!!!


Dude....highly doubtful...Brunch maybe??

[Boo]

Dude....highly doubtful...Brunch maybe??

Highly doubtful as in what? :confused: You mean you don't get up that early or you don't eat in the morning?



As to breakfast or brunch...I'll go for either.

[Easye1982]

Ill do both too Boo :D

[brvheart]

Highly doubtful as in what? :confused: You mean you don't get up that early or you don't eat in the morning?



As to breakfast or brunch...I'll go for either.

I am 1 hour away from venue, and cant leave both kids all day ;)

[Boo]

Ill do both too Boo :D
Hungry Easye? Not all of us have your metabolism. I eat that much and you'll have to cart me around in a wheel barrow.



I am 1 hour away from venue, and cant leave both kids all day ;)

Probably best for me anyway. Mastiff and I will probably be up to all hours boring everyone in hearing distance about MMA. Let's just hope we don't get really scary and start demonstrating techniques in public.

[brvheart]

Hungry Easye? Not all of us have your metabolism. I eat that much and you'll have to cart me around in a wheel barrow.

We got you if you overinduldge ;) but it will cost you a trade of seats :D



Probably best for me anyway. Mastiff and I will probably be up to all hours boring everyone in hearing distance about MMA. Let's just hope we don't get really scary and start demonstrating techniques in public.

I can see it now....who are those people rolling on the floor...wait what does that shirt say??? [Only registered and activated users can see links] <----------------hurry lets go check it out!!!

ahh....go ahead and demo away :D

[jjmoneydawg]

lol, you all are cracking me up, and tempting me to go to ufc 68 if i can lol.

[Easye1982]

If seats are still open.....JJ :(

Brvheart, what time were you thinking on meeting up with Boo and the others?


Boo, what time were you planing on eating? And can it be a little closer to Brvhearts house. I think he can't make it out that early cause he has kids to tend with. But if we all chip in and make his day lighter we may be able to keep him out longer ;) Say like we meet half way from the area in between his house and there?

Boo, fighting anywhere and anytime is always welcome in my book :thumb: Maybe brvheart can school us all in public, and he is the only one wearing a MMAWorld shirt...the rest of us wear shuredogz and others like it so they dont wanna go see the losers websites lol.

[Mastiff_owner]

if anyone is rolling I def want to be in on it. Always looking for new techniques to put my son and his friends. I prefer brunch if we are eating. Depending on how busy I am sometimes I eat 3-5 times a day other times once a day as in once in a 24-26 hour period.

I think Boo is right though early morning may be tough. I will probably be so excited I won't be able to sleep Friday night and when I finally do won't be able to wake up on time.

[brvheart]

we can plan on rolling :) I just need to buy Mats for my garage :( and I dont have the $$ to do it...

[Boo]

Boo, what time were you planing on eating? And can it be a little closer to Brvhearts house. I think he can't make it out that early cause he has kids to tend with. But if we all chip in and make his day lighter we may be able to keep him out longer ;) Say like we meet half way from the area in between his house and there?
Geez Easye, Mastiff and I are already driving like 800+ miles. That's a little more than half way.

@Brvheart: What times are you planning on being at the A.C.? You've been before, fill us in on approximate start and stop times. Maybe we should plan a meal around when you are going to be heading for that. I know the venue is close to the hotel Mastiff and I are staying at.



Boo, fighting anywhere and anytime is always welcome in my book :thumb: Maybe brvheart can school us all in public, and he is the only one wearing a MMAWorld shirt...the rest of us wear shuredogz and others like it so they dont wanna go see the losers websites lol.

As long as Brvheart promises to not ruin my new Saint shirt when he uses it to choke me out.


Anyone remember when they usually hold the weighins the day before? When it's out in Vegas, I think it's in the afternoon...

JJ, you can always come for the Arnold Classic. That's two days of martial arts... I haven't given up on duran getting a wild hair and showing up too.

[Easye1982]

This is from my house to the Arena......via mapquest

Total Est. Time: 7 hours, 9 minutes Total Est. Distance: 440.09 miles

So I don't wanna her any crying about windshield time :p I just want everybody to be happy, and able to eat at some point during the day together ;)

[Mastiff_owner]

Easy- I have about 5 hours more of drive time than you and by the way my dad's stronger than your dad so there! It looks like it might snow up here around the time we leave so that could affect some of our plans. They are talking another 8-12 inches thursday or friday. My wife and I are seriously thinking of skipping the arnold and making the weigh-ins. We just think with all the exitement both events in one day may drain us a little too much.

can't wait to see everyone there!

haven't been on lately because my 17 year old has completely infected our computer with viruses. I don't even want to turn it on for fear of what may happen.

Will check back here from time to time to get every ones plans.

[brvheart]

wow, that sucks Mastiff....viruses are very bad...

As far as the Weigh-ins, what time are they and where? I would love to go to that!!! Get back with me please :D

Can wait to meet up with everyone :)

[Mastiff_owner]

generally speaking they are at the arena the day before the fight. sometime in the afternoon. I do know the UFC does a lot of fan based interaction at their events with autograph and picture sessions that are free with some of the top fighters. basically Chuck Liddell, BJ, Pulver etc are pretty much guaranteed to be there signing and posing for pics. That is the main reason we want to catch the weigh ins. I am guessing around noon to three. But will do some searching and find out for certain.

can't wait!!!!!

[brvheart]

Let me know as I would love to go to this!!! Is it Friday yet????

[Mastiff_owner]

I should be clicking pics in 72 hours!!!!!!

[Boo]

The weigh-ins are free and start @ 3pm at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. I am assuming that you would have to get there pretty early and get in line.

Mastiff, I thought you weren't coming until Friday? The weigh-in are why I'm going to arrive (unless weather stops me) on Thursday.

Easye, when were you planning on getting to Ohio?

BTW, I have you both beat. I'm driving 11 hours by myself. I will have 11 hours of mma podcasts to keep me company and get me psyched for the fights though. :thumb:

[Easye1982]

I will be to OH before Saturday. More then likely I will be getting in town around Thursday evening.

[Mastiff_owner]

The weigh-ins are free and start @ 3pm at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. I am assuming that you would have to get there pretty early and get in line.

Mastiff, I thought you weren't coming until Friday? The weigh-in are why I'm going to arrive (unless weather stops me) on Thursday.

Easye, when were you planning on getting to Ohio?

BTW, I have you both beat. I'm driving 11 hours by myself. I will have 11 hours of mma podcasts to keep me company and get me psyched for the fights though. :thumb:


Actually I have you beat, it is over 12 and a half hours for me. I am coming from a northern suburb of minneapolis to columbus map quest has it at like 12 hours and 12 minutes but they are not taking traffic into account.

I was hoping the weigh ins were friday but I guess I will miss them. We will be arriving friday sometime. Weather may alter our driving plans.

[Boo]

Actually I have you beat, it is over 12 and a half hours for me. I am coming from a northern suburb of minneapolis to columbus map quest has it at like 12 hours and 12 minutes but they are not taking traffic into account.

I was hoping the weigh ins were friday but I guess I will miss them. We will be arriving friday sometime. Weather may alter our driving plans.

The weigh-ins are Friday, but early. If you are there before three you should still try to make them.

P.S. Check your PMs.

[brvheart]

what time friday??

[brvheart]

what time are the prelims does anyone know?

[Boo]

The weigh-ins are free and start @ 3pm at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. I am assuming that you would have to get there pretty early and get in line.



what time friday??

See above.

[brvheart]

what time are the prelims does anyone know?

see above ;)

[rightcrosslefthook]

Without having to read 90+ posts; can someone tell me where you guys are sitting so I can look for you (via ppv).

[brvheart]

bump to the top :) for the March meet

[Warrior Of God]

What do you mean bump for the march meet?

[brutus]

What do you mean bump for the march meet?

we're all headed to ohio in March for the UFC event and Brv's, self-proclaimed, best chicken wings ever.

i'm not forgetting about the wings B, ever. lol

[Ramma]

<<<< jealous.

[brvheart]

<<<< jealous.

come with us :)

[Ramma]

I would man, but that is going to be too hard to put together for me right now.

1. I will be in my senior semester (student teaching semester), taking all that time off, in the middle of the semester, and heading to Ohio from NJ would be hard.

2. Being that I am getting married and looking to purchase a home next summer, we need all the money we can save.


But like I said, I am jealous lol. Would be nice to hang out with all you guys. When I went MMANews sent me to the EXC show in May and went to UFC 78, a lot of people claimed they wanted to catch up, but I never heard from anyone come the week of the event lol

[brutus]

When I went MMANews sent me to the EXC show in May and went to UFC 78, a lot of people claimed they wanted to catch up, but I never heard from anyone come the week of the event lol

Bastards.

[brvheart]

we're all headed to ohio in March for the UFC event and Brv's, self-proclaimed, best chicken wings ever.

i'm not forgetting about the wings B, ever. lol

What makes you think that I
1. Had forgotten
2. Was going to invite a bunch of MMA freaks over to my house to grub?

lmao, it is 1hour 30 minutes out of the way so we will see what happens ;)

[brutus]

What makes you think that I
1. Had forgotten
2. Was going to invite a bunch of MMA freaks over to my house to grub?

lmao, it is 1hour 30 minutes out of the way so we will see what happens ;)

either way i'd be cool to meet up and head to an event. i dont know about all the tickets unless someone preorders em all and we pay when we get there. otherwise, i will be sitting next to dana and you guys will have to check the jumbo-tron for the fights.

[brvheart]

either way i'd be cool to meet up and head to an event. i dont know about all the tickets unless someone preorders em all and we pay when we get there. otherwise, i will be sitting next to dana and you guys will have to check the jumbo-tron for the fights.

Last time I ordered them and before I ordered I had the guys paypal me the cash. We sat first row - right above the private boxes and the seats were sick.

Even those that sat on the floor and in lower sections said they wished they had sat where we sat.

[brutus]

Last time I ordered them and before I ordered I had the guys paypal me the cash. We sat first row - right above the private boxes and the seats were sick.

Even those that sat on the floor and in lower sections said they wished they had sat where we sat.

well paypal it is for me then. how much were the seats?

[brvheart]

we will have to wait until they become available :)

[Ramma]

Last time I ordered them and before I ordered I had the guys paypal me the cash. We sat first row - right above the private boxes and the seats were sick.

Even those that sat on the floor and in lower sections said they wished they had sat where we sat.

Speaking from experience, I can completely back up that statement. Seeing a fight from a higher position than the cage itself is MUCH nicer than sitting on the floor.

On the floor, you end up looking at the big screen for half the event because you have to deal with camera men, the cage posts, the cage, people walking around, etc. And when the floor hits the ground, you are not going to see anything, so look up at the screen. And I am talking from the press section, which is better than first row. I've sat a few rows back from the front too.

If you get off the floor seats and sit on the first balcony or under the first balcony, you have the best seat in the house.


Unless I am covering an event or something, I will never get floor seats. Cheaper w/ a better view. More bang for your buck

[brvheart]

you said it brother!