The show opens with Corey Anderson and Josh Clark discussing their upcoming fight with their respective teammates. A former professional boxer, Josh thinks his experience and striking make him a bad matchup for the Team Edgar wrestler. Corey may only have four MMA fights, but he’s not lacking confidence. He talks about how he “doesn’t know his own power,” and how he doesn’t just beat opponents — he hurts them.We cut to a Team Penn training session where the coaching staff is rethinking their regimen. Tim Williams’s loss last week has caused BJ Penn to reexamine how he’s been pushing the team … Read the Full Article Here
The show opens with Corey Anderson and Josh Clark discussing their upcoming fight with their respective teammates. A former professional boxer, Josh thinks his experience and striking make him a bad matchup for the Team Edgar wrestler. Corey may only have four MMA fights, but he’s not lacking confidence. He talks about how he “doesn’t know his own power,” and how he doesn’t just beat opponents — he hurts them.We cut to a Team Penn training session where the coaching staff is rethinking their regimen. Tim Williams’s loss last week has caused BJ Penn to reexamine how he’s been pushing the team … Read the Full Article Here
Matt Brown” title=”UFC welterweight Matt Brown” style=”width: 300px;” src=”http://media.ufc.tv/photo_galleries/09/ufox7_09_brown_vs_mein_001.jpg” align=”left”>That’s right boys and girls, we’re heading back to Cincinnati for another award winning edition of the Downes Side! There’s always a certain amount of pressure that comes along with making predictions, and while I’m clearly knowledgeable and well spoken, people tend to look at “results” as the sole indicator of proficiency. Regardless of how this week’s event turns out, at least I’ll know my predictions couldn’t possibly be as bad as Cin … Read the Full Article Here
Matt Brown” title=”UFC welterweight Matt Brown” style=”width: 300px;” src=”http://media.ufc.tv/photo_galleries/09/ufox7_09_brown_vs_mein_001.jpg” align=”left”>That’s right boys and girls, we’re heading back to Cincinnati for another award winning edition of the Downes Side! There’s always a certain amount of pressure that comes along with making predictions, and while I’m clearly knowledgeable and well spoken, people tend to look at “results” as the sole indicator of proficiency. Regardless of how this week’s event turns out, at least I’ll know my predictions couldn’t possibly be as bad as Cin … Read the Full Article Here
After losing the first few fights of the season, the mood on Team Sonnen has drastically changed. They’ve taken the last three fights and Pezao, (their “big gun” according to Chael Sonnen) still hasn’t fought yet. He’s set to face Jollyson in the final heavyweight fight of the first round. Wanderlei realizes that his fighter has the deck stacked against him, but believes that Jollyson has all the necessary skills to win. After watching each team’s preparations during fight week, we learn more about this week’s combatants. Jollyson describes himself as a “peaceful kid.” He had a nice child … Read the Full Article Here
After losing the first few fights of the season, the mood on Team Sonnen has drastically changed. They’ve taken the last three fights and Pezao, (their “big gun” according to Chael Sonnen) still hasn’t fought yet. He’s set to face Jollyson in the final heavyweight fight of the first round. Wanderlei realizes that his fighter has the deck stacked against him, but believes that Jollyson has all the necessary skills to win. After watching each team’s preparations during fight week, we learn more about this week’s combatants. Jollyson describes himself as a “peaceful kid.” He had a nice child … Read the Full Article Here
The episode starts with a quick rehash of last week’s fight. In case you missed it, Daniel Spohn took a unanimous decision victory over Todd Monaghan in what we’ll call, “less than exciting,” fashion. The housemates are discussing the fight in the kitchen, and Daniel Spohn defends his performance, calling it “smart.” The fighters don’t have full training camps for the fights and the only goal is to win the finals. When that day comes, you can lay it all on the line. Until then, you have to do what’s necessary to keep yourself healthy and able to continue in the tournament. Matt Van Buren doesn … Read the Full Article Here
The episode starts with a quick rehash of last week’s fight. In case you missed it, Daniel Spohn took a unanimous decision victory over Todd Monaghan in what we’ll call, “less than exciting,” fashion. The housemates are discussing the fight in the kitchen, and Daniel Spohn defends his performance, calling it “smart.” The fighters don’t have full training camps for the fights and the only goal is to win the finals. When that day comes, you can lay it all on the line. Until then, you have to do what’s necessary to keep yourself healthy and able to continue in the tournament. Matt Van Buren doesn … Read the Full Article Here
The focus of this week’s episode immediately centers around the fight between Marmota and Warlley. The final middleweight match in the quarterfinal round, Chael Sonnen places a trust in Warlley that we havent seen in previous fights this season. He boldly states that, “If Marmota beats Warlley, I’ll call Dana White and tell him to sign this guy.” The American Gangster is never short on confidence, but he seems especially secure in Warlley’s ability to keep Team Sonnen’s winning streak going. We then learn a little bit more about each fighter. Marmota has very humble roots, and talks about … Read the Full Article Here
The focus of this week’s episode immediately centers around the fight between Marmota and Warlley. The final middleweight match in the quarterfinal round, Chael Sonnen places a trust in Warlley that we havent seen in previous fights this season. He boldly states that, “If Marmota beats Warlley, I’ll call Dana White and tell him to sign this guy.” The American Gangster is never short on confidence, but he seems especially secure in Warlley’s ability to keep Team Sonnen’s winning streak going. We then learn a little bit more about each fighter. Marmota has very humble roots, and talks about … Read the Full Article Here
With the first elimination fight of the season out of the way, the tension in the house starts to increase. Team Penn’s Cathal Pendred also notices that the division between the two teams has become even greater. He attributes it to the fact that the “fight makes it seem real,” and last week served as a reminder of how high the stakes can be.We then look into each team’s training session as they prepare for this week’s fight between Todd Monaghan and Daniel Spohn. On the Team Edgar side, the legendary Renzo Gracie shows up to lend some knowledge. Todd calls is the highlight of the show thus fa … Read the Full Article Here
With the first elimination fight of the season out of the way, the tension in the house starts to increase. Team Penn’s Cathal Pendred also notices that the division between the two teams has become even greater. He attributes it to the fact that the “fight makes it seem real,” and last week served as a reminder of how high the stakes can be.We then look into each team’s training session as they prepare for this week’s fight between Todd Monaghan and Daniel Spohn. On the Team Edgar side, the legendary Renzo Gracie shows up to lend some knowledge. Todd calls is the highlight of the show thus fa … Read the Full Article Here