Author: By Dan Downes

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Valentine’s Day edition of the Downes Side! I’ve been called a lot of things over the years (most of them I can’t reprint), but “romantic” has to be at least in the top 200.That’s why you should do what I do and treat that special man/lady in your life to UFC Fight Night live from the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. It’ll be an enchanting evening as welterweights Benson Henderson (yes, you read that right) and Brandon Thatch compete in the main event. In the co-main event of the n … Read the Full Article Here

Don’t be scared boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of the Downes Side! Whether you’re from Stockton, Stockholm or lost a lot of money in the stock exchange, the only thing you have to fear is fear itself (and zombie cats).Luckily, the one thing you won’t have to worry about is if there will be a great night of fights this weekend. UFC 183 comes live to you from the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of the night, Anderson Silva returns from his catastrophic leg injury to take on Nick Diaz. In the co-main event of the evening, Tyron &ld … Read the Full Article Here

Gather up your lingonberries boys and girls, it’s time for another Swedish edition of the Downes Side! 
Whether you’re an ABBA aficionado or an avid A*Teens acolyte, this week’s card has something for every Scandinavian of every generation (and non-Scandinavians I suppose). Live from the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Alexander Gustafsson could secure another light heavyweight title shot with a victory in front of his hometown fans. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson stands in his way, though, and could potentially become the greatest Swedish villain since the Specter in … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Boston baked edition of the Downes Side! Even though I’ll continue to pronounce the letter “r,” it will still be a predictions piece that would make Mark Wahlberg and all 13 members of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones proud. The impression that I get from this week’s Fight Night card is a strong one. Live from the TD Garden, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor has an opportunity to earn a featherweight title shot. Not Conor McGregor (called Dennis Siver by some) can make a lot of people happy and break t … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for the first Downes Side of 2015! Much like all your New Year’s resolutions, it’ll be well-intentioned and overly optimistic. Unlike your pledges to eat better and lose weight, it’ll actually be successful.Instead of hopping on the treadmill (you know that gym membership is a waste of money), park yourself in front of a TV for UFC 182. Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight title against the undefeated Daniel Cormier. In the co-main event of the night, Donald &ldq … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Festivus edition of the Downes Side! The best mixed martial artists in the world are certainly in the Festivus spirit this week. This Saturday they plan on even showcasing some feats of strength live at Fight Night Barueri. In the main event of the night, Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida tries to work his way back to a middleweight title shot as he takes on the fast rising CB Dollaway. In the co-main event of the night, Renan Barao looks for redemption against Canadian submission specialist Mitch Gagnon. DANIEL SARAFIAN VS. A … Read the Full Article Here