UFC is coming to Omaha

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:01 am

September 16

Houston vs Eric Shafer

Neer vs Diaz

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:12 am

Would this be Houston Alexander in Omaha? Where will it be?

After the controversial night with Kimbo Slice and the 'thumb in the eye' the match before MMA took a hit.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:18 am

I can't imagine it wouldn't be at the MAC...

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:27 am

Has the Omaha area ever had an major MMA match? The last major fighting event that I remember was Frazier - Ron Stander match at the Civic in '72?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:50 am

All I can say is - thank goodness for CB!

I don't think Omaha has ever held a major fighting event...

not in my lifetime anyways...

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:32 am

Didn't the Omaha City Council ban it about 10 years ago?

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:01 am

Anonymous wrote:All I can say is - thank goodness for CB!

I don't think Omaha has ever held a major fighting event...

not in my lifetime anyways...

major fighting event?

In 1972 Ron Stannard fought Joe Frazier for the heavyweight title at the Civic.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:09 am

you people are old...

1972?

35 years?

thank goodness for CB

This may come as a shock to many of you - but those of us <25 actually enjoy gambling, staying out late, and yes - watching grown men beat the living sense out of one another.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:25 pm

Word from a local promoter is that its going to be at the Civic...

Seriously - the Civic?

THE CIVIC?!

Hopefully the Omaha City Council kills this so it can be in Iowa where real fighting events belong.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:28 pm

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully the Omaha City Council kills this so it can be in Iowa where real fighting events belong.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa............??????

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:48 pm

If you're going to be inflammatory at least create a name and stand behind your mouth like a real "man" of <25.

-Big E

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:56 pm

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully the Omaha City Council kills this so it can be in Iowa where real fighting events belong.

Cockfights don't count

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:22 pm

If this is true, it must be a very small UFC promotion, not a PPV. BTW my early predictions, Shafer by submission over Houston if he's smart. Diaz vs Neer, Neer if it stays on the feet, but if it goes to the ground its all over, Diaz by triangle choke.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:46 pm

the1wags wrote:If this is true, it must be a very small UFC promotion, not a PPV. BTW my early predictions, Shafer by submission over Houston if he's smart. Diaz vs Neer, Neer if it stays on the feet, but if it goes to the ground its all over, Diaz by triangle choke.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 14: SEPTEMBER 17
venue: TBA

-Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer
-Tamden McCrory vs. Luke Cummo
-Josh Neer vs. Nate Diaz

Its a fight night on a wednesday

Diaz's brother was the one that beat him originally - not sure if his little brother can pull off the same...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:55 pm

icejammer wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hopefully the Omaha City Council kills this so it can be in Iowa where real fighting events belong.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa............??????

#1 Gambling

#2 Time to go drinking after the fights

#3 MAC is WAY better than the civic...Wasn't the Civic site considered for demolition to make way for the stadium - it must be held in such high esteem.

#4 Omaha is where you go for concerts and steak - not for men trying to kill each other for my amusement. Omaha is too high class for MMA.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:49 pm

Anonymous wrote:you people are old...

1972?

35 years?

thank goodness for CB

This may come as a shock to many of you - but those of us <25 actually enjoy gambling, staying out late, and yes - watching grown men beat the living sense out of one another.

No I am not, I am 19.

You said there has never been a major fight in Omaha, so I said there was.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:53 pm

UFC Fight Night 14

Date: Sep 17, 2008

Location: TBD
Venue: TBD
Broadcast: Spike TV

Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer
Josh Neer vs. TBA
(The event will precede the debut of "The Ultimate Fighter 8")

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:23 pm

Anonymous wrote:#1 Gambling

And that translates to fighting.......how?

Anonymous wrote:#2 Time to go drinking after the fights

If more time for drinking afterwards is your criteria, shouldn't Iowa be better for ANY event?

Anonymous wrote:#3 MAC is WAY better than the civic...Wasn't the Civic site considered for demolition to make way for the stadium - it must be held in such high esteem.

Perfectly legit reason for having the fights at the MAC.

Anonymous wrote:#4 Omaha is where you go for concerts and steak - not for men trying to kill each other for my amusement. Omaha is too high class for MMA.

Ah yes, Omaha's too high class for people killing each other for amusement. Remind me again, which City has a senseless shooting about every other night?

Pretty easy to hide behind a GUEST name, isn't it?

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:28 pm

Coyote wrote:UFC Fight Night 14

Date: Sep 17, 2008

Location: TBD
Venue: TBD
Broadcast: Spike TV

Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer
Josh Neer vs. TBA
(The event will precede the debut of "The Ultimate Fighter 8")

I think putting this type of event at the MAC is the right thing to do, it's the best fit for location in almost any sense that I can think of..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:17 pm

I think the MAC is the only way to go. UFC fight nights generate alot of money (beer sales) and I would doubt they would be too anxious to return to the civic. I'm definitely getting tickets regardless of the venue though!

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:18 pm

Anonymous wrote:I think the MAC is the only way to go. UFC fight nights generate alot of money (beer sales) and I would doubt they would be too anxious to return to the civic. I'm definitely getting tickets regardless of the venue though!

That was me, btw. forgot to sign in

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:33 pm

icejammer wrote:Pretty easy to hide behind a GUEST name, isn't it?

Let me get this straight - you are telling an anonymous poster to not hide behind a name while having the name "IceJammer"

like that name is any more specific?

Got it!

Why not just have it at the Qwest?

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:55 pm

Anonymous wrote:Let me get this straight - you are telling an anonymous poster to not hide behind a name while having the name "IceJammer"

Most of the regular posters on here know most of the other regular posters. No one is saying differing opinions aren't welcome (obviously), we're just saying flame bait without accountability is not exactly encouraged.

Just don't be surprised if your IP gets blocked at some point.

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:06 pm

Anonymous wrote:
icejammer wrote:Pretty easy to hide behind a GUEST name, isn't it?
Let me get this straight - you are telling an anonymous poster to not hide behind a name while having the name "IceJammer"

like that name is any more specific?

Got it!

Why not just have it at the Qwest?

Because it would sell better at the MAC, I mean there is a hooters, a large casino, and the Oil and Lube theme resteraunt right there, there is no better location for this type of attraction...

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:20 pm

We all have out reasons why we post as a guest from time to time, so no one one needs to talk about who is hiding where.

Matt Perrault is talking about the UFC coming to the CIVIC on the mighty big sports 590

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:26 pm

Sources: UFC considering Omaha for September event

http://mmajunkie.com/news/4491/sources- ... -event.mma

www.mmajunkie.com wrote:The Ultimate Fighting Championship might make its first-ever trip to Nebraska.

Multiple sources close to the event, including fighters tentatively booked for the show and officials close to the venue, tell MMAjunkie.com (http://www.mmajunkie.com) that the UFC has begun preparations to host the Sept. 17's UFC Fight Night 14 event at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha.

The event precedes the debut episode of "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir" and airs live on Spike TV

The UFC doesn't comment on potential destinations, and representatives from the Nebraska Athletic Commission weren't immediately available for comment.

Depending on the seating arrangement, the Omaha Civic Auditorium could accommodate approximately 11,000 spectators. The venue currently hosts the Omaha Beef indoor football team and the Creighton women's basketball and volleyball teams.

Another possible venue in the city is the Qwest Center Omaha, though its near-19,000 capacity is perhaps too big for a "Fight Night" event.

As we first reported last month, UFC Fight Night 14 was scheduled without an immediate host venue in mind. Florida had been discussed as a possible destination. However, with Omaha a possibility, the UFC could live up to its recent promises that the organization would visit more Midwest cities, specifically for "Fight Night" events, over the next year.

Current Nebraska-area fighters rumored for the UFC Fight Night 14 card include Omaha resident Houston Alexander and Iowa-based fighter Josh Neer.

For the latest UFC Fight Night 14 news and rumors, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:57 pm

Depending on ticket prices, I'm most likely there. Hopefully the card fills out a bit more with a more marquee name fighting.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:58 pm

Matt Perrault said if the listeners will donate $1000 to charity he would go to the even. They have $500 in the first 10 min.

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:02 pm

they are already up to 1000 lol within an hour haha

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:16 pm

Erik wrote:Because it would sell better at the MAC, I mean there is a hooters, a large casino, and the Oil and Lube theme resteraunt right there, there is no better location for this type of attraction...

While the MAC is no doubt a great location, I fail to see why the MAC is the best location for this type of attraction and not all other types of shows/events/etc.....(unless you're talking something like a Yanni concert)

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:58 pm

icejammer wrote:
Erik wrote:Because it would sell better at the MAC, I mean there is a hooters, a large casino, and the Oil and Lube theme resteraunt right there, there is no better location for this type of attraction...
While the MAC is no doubt a great location, I fail to see why the MAC is the best location for this type of attraction and not all other types of shows/events/etc.....(unless you're talking something like a Yanni concert)

Icejammer, I don't disagree with 'all other types of shows/events/etc' because the MAC 'is' a good place to have some very good concerts and shows..

What I was referring to was the amenities nearby the MAC make it more suitable for 'this type of event' than the Qwest or Civic, I am not downplaying the MAC at all as I think it is a terrific facility.. I'm just saying that if I was to pick a location for a WWE, UCF, boxing, nascar type of convention it would be there and would probably give MAC an edge due to its surroundings...

With that said, if I was a traveling band I would give the MAC a serious look.. I'm just saying that the MAC has the 'it' for this type of event..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:20 am

The MAC has the VFC which is a pretty big MMA name event in the area...it would make sense to have the UFC in the same venue.

It is just newer and a better representation of the area. Ideally it will be at the Qwest....I think there is enough demand to make it happen. The biggest name in MMA having an event at the Qwest - just gives me goosebumps thinking about it.

However - there has to be a reason no major fighting event has happened in Omaha in 3 decades....

When I think of portraying Omaha to the rest of the country - the last venue that comes to mind is the frikkin Civic.

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:35 am

Booya!

http://mmajunkie.com/news/4491/sources- ... -event.mma

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:35 am

MMAJunkie.com now has this listed:

UFC Fight Night 14
Date: Sep 17, 2008

Location: Possibly Omaha, Neb.
Venue: Possibly Omaha Civic Auditorium
Broadcast: Spike TV

Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer
Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer
Alan Belcher vs. Ed Herman

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:14 am

For those interested - Houston "The Assassin" Alexander will be at the Oakview Mall at Dillard's from 2pm-4pm on Friday June 13th.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:17 am

I'm gonna go take him down with a double leg and slap an armbar on him. :lol: Not so much, I like chewing my food. :yes:

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:17 pm

Coyote wrote:For those interested - Houston "The Assassin" Alexander will be at the Oakview Mall at Dillard's from 2pm-4pm on Friday June 13th.

Just shopping?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:32 pm

It is dubbed as a Meet and Greet and was corrected to Saturday the 14th. I guess Friday the 13th was a little too much to ask.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:22 pm

Coyote wrote:I guess Friday the 13th was a little too much to ask.

|expletive|.... its Friday the 13th. Go to your local bar and watch the weirdness to unfold. Its like the day gives the freaks a free pass to run around town and be a bunch of |expletive|.

I will have a fun night at work tonight

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:11 pm

This is going to give Omaha great pub! national T.V. right in the heart of downtown, ( I'm sure they will show a few sky-line shots.) and I hometown fighter on the card. Why would any Omaha supporter want this at the MAC?