UFC 93 tickets sell out The O2 in Dublin for Jan. 17 event

by MMAmania.com on Nov 6, 2008 10:27 AM EST

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The first-ever show for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in Dublin, Ireland, can already be considered somewhat of a success.

And we’re still more than two months away from fight night at The O2 on January 17.

That’s because UFC 93 has already sold out in about two weeks for the pay-per-view (PPV) event that is scheduled to help christen the refurbished facility, which can pack in about 10,000 screaming fans from the Emerald Isle.

Here’s what UFC UK Division President Marshall Zelaznik said in a recent press release:

"The UFC brand of mixed martial arts is the already biggest indoor sport in the UK -- and we are ecstatic that the popularity and passion for the UFC is matched across the Irish Sea. This is our seventh successive sell-out in the British Isles since April of 2007, and we now hold records in six of the biggest arenas in all of Europe. We have the most dedicated and passionate fans in sport and we are thrilled to be bringing some of the biggest names in the sport to the Emerald Isle early in the New Year."

The good news is that tickets can more than likely still be purchased through StubHub, which often has seats available even if the event is "sold out."

Rich "Ace" Franklin (24-3) and Dan "Hollywood" Henderson (23-7) — two of the world’s most elite 205-pound fighters — will duke it out in the main event. And Brazilian powerhouse Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will return and look to get back in the win column as he takes on UFC pioneer Mark "The Hammer" Coleman.

For more on UFC 93 stay dialed in to MMAmania.com and remember to check out our event archive right here. Be sure to also check out the latest UFC 93 fight card and rumors right here.

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i cant wait for hendo-franklin!

i have wanted to see this fight for soooo long!

stinky is going to cause some troblin in dublin.

im there~

by stinky~fingers on Nov 6, 2008 10:32 AM EST reply actions

Are you actually going to UFC 93 Stinky? I can’t wait for it. For once I want have to travel to see an event myself. Should be good.

by RobH86 on Nov 6, 2008 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

Good to see the people of Ireland supporting the UFC.

Franklin vs. Hendo is a DREAM fight, but the return of Shogun is what tickles my Fancy!

Mother F’in wAR SHOGUN!!!!!!

by john on Nov 6, 2008 10:32 AM EST reply actions

war shogun!

by stinky~fingers on Nov 6, 2008 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

Yep Coleman is getting punched/knee’d/kicked all the way into his retirement home.

by Nick J on Nov 6, 2008 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

THIS IS A SICK CARD!!

by newfie on Nov 6, 2008 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

anyone for a henderson/shogun parlay? should be about even money

by brendan on Nov 6, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions

IM with you Brendan!

by john on Nov 6, 2008 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

I got coleman…motivated and trying to break some bones!!!
what up stink, you play poker at any of the bay areas card clubs?
5-0 college football last night bro!

by kevin on Nov 6, 2008 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

Hey Kev: Did you go 5-0 in college football last night? Just meesen with ya bro, i read that in every tread though. LOL Great betting though!!!

by BOW on Nov 6, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

yes I did, after paying the VIG (splitting) for 3 days, I’m 6-1 in 2 days bro. got 2 college and 1 pro game tonight + over/unders…lots of money to be made!!

by kevin on Nov 6, 2008 2:30 PM EST up reply actions

I just stick with the pros, don’t follow college at all. I like the over in the den/clv game, but the 2 teams have been to unpredictable for me to pick a winner. Good luck

by BOW on Nov 6, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions

i like the over too, denver defense sucks and brady quinn has something to prove.
like browns too

by kevin on Nov 6, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions

Yea if I had to pick I would take clv 2, but brady has a short week to get ready. Maybe teez clv with the over.

by BOW on Nov 6, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

lol, teased clev, over, tcu, over, maryland over
10 points pays 3/1

by kevin on Nov 6, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions

Where d’you get this info from mania?
Has ticketmaster confirmed this?

by IrishKev on Nov 6, 2008 10:37 AM EST reply actions

Franklin by SplitD….wish it could be a 5 rounder

by McArthur on Nov 6, 2008 10:59 AM EST reply actions

Ohh yeah. Six seats in the front rows of the uppers in my hand. Bring it on!!!!!!

Would love to see another bigish name being added to the card. Jardine or Sanchez should be ready for their next fights.

Think Marcus Davis is gonna be too good for Chris Lytle too but should be explosive

by MMAGreen on Nov 6, 2008 11:14 AM EST reply actions

Rich and Dan are 2 of my favorite fighters.Damm,This makes it hard to choose!If I really had to.I think it would be Hendo!I love both fighters though.Also glad to see The Hammer back!Sounds like a good card in the making!

by Charlie Sharlow on Nov 6, 2008 11:22 AM EST reply actions

Should be a sick! Anyone know any decent bars in Dublin, going be a messey weekend!

Would have liked o see Hendo/Franklin at 185lbs tho!

by UKMMA on Nov 6, 2008 12:49 PM EST reply actions

At 185? No way. Franklin will be a monster in this fight. He looked a bit soft in the Hammill fight but I am looking forward to seeing him in the best shape of his career.

I think this one will end in a Frankin decision or Hendo TKO.

by DownUnder on Nov 6, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

PS – How pissed of will Franklin be when the Spider moves up a weight class :)

by DownUnder on Nov 6, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

I still like them both at 185! 205 is already stacked and these guys are easily 2 and 3 at 185. From a fighters point of view they should be lookin to make the lowest weight possible within reason. However, i can understand the move up as they’re both some way behind Mr Silva.

ha, if Silva does move up….gutted!

by UKMMA on Nov 7, 2008 5:05 AM EST up reply actions

Dont expect to see Coleman v Shogun …. Coleman will get injured. Who wants a bet?

by DownUnder on Nov 6, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Just for the record, Irish people generally don’t like the term ‘British Isles’ seeming as the Republic of Ireland is not part of Great Britain. ‘Great Britain and Ireland’ would suffice.

by Ian on Nov 6, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions

Ye langers mania, I hadn’t bought my tickets yet cause my friends were basically draggin thur feet and when I saw this post I was freaked!!!!
I ran straight in and got the some of the last few
DON’T SCARE ME LYKE THAT haha

by IrishKev on Nov 6, 2008 1:43 PM EST reply actions