Author: By Dan Downes

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for an even saltier version of the Downes Side (yes, it is possible). Don’t worry, unlike beef jerky or that boneless buffalo chicken salad from Chili’s, this particular boost of sodium won’t harm your heart.RELATED: Swanson ready to start new win streak | Caceres going strong 5 years in | Laser-focused Rodriguez ready for big stage | Salt Lake City under-the-radar fightsLive from the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, the UFC brings us a Fight Night this Saturday. In the main event, featherw … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of the Downes Side! The political conventions in the U.S. are over, so now it’s time to get back to some cleaner, more wholesome fighting. Live from Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, we have UFC 201. In the main event of the evening, Robbie Lawler defends his welterweight title against Tyron Woodley. We’ll analyze that fight and a lot more. NIKITA KRYLOV VS. ED HERMANWe start in the light heavyweight division with Nikita “The Miner” Krylov and Ed “Short Fuse” Herman. While I will alway … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right, boys and girls, it’s time for another Chicago edition of the Downes Side! While I love the place of my birth, it’s usually a place for division. Countless arguments over the thickness of pizza crust or whether to put ketchup on a hot dog have the Windy City as the focal point. Once a year, though, we get to unite under something we can all appreciate – professional mixed martial arts. This weekend, the UFC rolls into the United Center for a stellar card on FOX. The main event takes place in the women’s bantamweight division, as Holly Holm begins her … Read the Full Article Here

The sun may rise and titles may exchange hands, but fear not boys and girls – The Downes Side is here to be your rock. That’s right, as many of you are still recovering from 2016 International Fight Week, the UFC heads to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the main event of the evening, Michael McDonald and John Lineker battle for position in the crowded bantamweight division. We’ll take a look at that fight as well as a few others. CORTNEY CASEY vs. CRISTINA STANCIU We start in the women’s strawweight division with Cortney Casey and Cristina Stanciu. A tough, aggr … Read the Full Article Here

The fighters will only compete once during UFC International Fight Week, but the Nostradamus of MMA has no such luxuries. Next Friday, the second of three consecutive events takes place, as The Ultimate Fighter Season 23 Finale hits the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In the main event of the evening, Joanna Jedrzejczyk defends her strawweight title against Claudia Gadelha.RELATED: Watch: Claudia Gadelha – Championship coming home | Joanna Jedrzejczyk – Warrior Code | The Ultimate Fighter Finale cheat sheet | Buy tickets to see Jedrzejczyk vs GadelhaJAKE MATTHEWS VS. KEVIN LEE We s … Read the Full Article Here

 Watch Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Alvarez on July 7 – Subscribe to UFC FIGHT PASS now!The Ironman. 24 Hours of Le Mans. Law and Order: SVU Marathon. Well add one more grueling endurance event to the list – UFC International Fight Week. That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another three straight UFC events (and Downes Sides).IFW kicks off July 7th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with UFC Fight Night. In the main event of the evening, Rafael dos Anjos defends his belt against Eddie Alvarez. In the co-main event, Derrick Lewis makes a jump up in comp … Read the Full Article Here