Author: By Dan Downes

Polish up on your pronunciations boys and girls, it’s time for a Polish edition of the Downes Side!Coming at you harder than saying Jedrzejczyk five times fast (or at all), the UFC rolls into Krakow, Poland for a Saturday card that marks the first in the European country. In the main event of the evening, MMA legend Mirko Cro Cop tries to exact revenge against the man who put him on the receiving end of one of the most brutal knockouts in UFC history – Gabriel Gonzaga. In the co-main event, light heavyweights Jimi Manuwa and Jan Blachowicz attempt to differentiate themselves in a crowd … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another matinee edition of the Downes Side! While it may not be as majestic or carry the same heft as a manatee, at least it will still give you enough time to meet your grandma for a late lunch.Ever punctual, the UFC rolls about 20 miles outside the nation’s capital to Fairfax, Virginia for a Fight Night (Afternoon?) that’ll make the U.S. Senate jealous. In the main event of the evening, former number one contenders Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas try to make their case for another shot at the belt. In the co-main event of the … Read the Full Article Here

Grab your acai and linguica boys and girls, it’s time for another Brazilian edition of The Downes Side! I can’t really recommend grabbing both, however. Much like this weird cherry ham glaze I had at a wedding last week, fruit and pork products shouldn’t go together. No matter your culinary preferences, the UFC has a fight card that’s sure to please any palate. Live from the Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BJJ stud Demian Maia attempts to give Ryan LaFlare the first loss of his career. In the co-main event of the evening, Josh Koscheck and Erick Sil … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Lone Star edition of the Downes Side! The eyes of the ranger may be upon you, but the watchful eye of the Nostradamus of MMA sees all. Ok, it might not see all, but at least enough to be respectable. They may not see all, but the fans inside the American Airlines Center will see one hell of a show. Live from Dallas, Texas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship brings you UFC 185. In the main event of the evening, lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis defends his belt against Rafael dos Anjos. In the co-main event, … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another LA (not quite so) Confidential edition of the Downes Side! Some people call it “The City of Angels” others “La La Land.” Personally, I just call it the place 120 miles north of me that I’m glad I never have to visit. Despite my geographical preferences, if there’s ever a time I’ll take the 52 West to the 805, merge into the 5, follow California state route 73 northbound to the 405, into I-10 E towards Figueroa street — it’ll be to watch the UFC 184. Live from the Staples Cente … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of the Downes Side! Be sure to grab your snow shovels because the Nostradamus of MMA is getting ready to pile the truth and expertise higher than an east coast high pressure system.One place they won’t need snow shovels is Porto Alegre, Brazil. Live from the Gigantinho Gymnasium it’ll be about 80°F (approximately 26°C for our metric system friends) when Frank Mir and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will both try to get back in the win column. In the co-main event of the night, lightweights Edson Ba … Read the Full Article Here