After Dana White introduces TUF Nations all the fighters walk into the gym; the coaches then follow. Patrick Cote represents Team Canada and Kyle Noke will be in charge of Team Australia. They immediately get down to business and flip a coin to de…
After Dana White introduces TUF Nations all the fighters walk into the gym; the coaches then follow. Patrick Cote represents Team Canada and Kyle Noke will be in charge of Team Australia. They immediately get down to business and flip a coin to determine control. Despite having Kyle Noke flip it, Team Canada wins the toss and will determine the first fight. After Dana lays out the stakes and potential end of season bonuses (no word if those will be paid in Canadian, American or Australian dollars), the teams break to their respective locker rooms to talk and strategize. Coach Cote talks a … Read the Full Article Here
Let old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind, it’s time for the final Downes Side of 2013!The cups o’ kindness will be in short supply this weekend as UFC 168 finishes the year strong live from the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features one of the most highly anticipated rematches ever as Chris Weidman defends his middleweight title for the first time against Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Whether you think the first win was a fluke or not, they’ll settle it once and for all. The-co main rematch of the night personifies the term “Grudge Match” as women’s banta … Read the Full Article Here
Let old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind, it’s time for the final Downes Side of 2013!The cups o’ kindness will be in short supply this weekend as UFC 168 finishes the year strong live from the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features one of the most highly anticipated rematches ever as Chris Weidman defends his middleweight title for the first time against Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Whether you think the first win was a fluke or not, they’ll settle it once and for all. The-co main rematch of the night personifies the term “Grudge Match” as women’s banta … Read the Full Article Here
That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Yuletide edition of the Downes Side. I’m aware that MMA fans come from all different backgrounds, but whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I think we can all agree that Wham! has the power to transcend all denominations and seasons. If you’re looking for pairings just as awe inspiring as Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael, look not further than UFC on FOX 9. Live from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defends his flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez. Johnson won a close split decision in … Read the Full Article Here
That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Yuletide edition of the Downes Side. I’m aware that MMA fans come from all different backgrounds, but whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I think we can all agree that Wham! has the power to transcend all denominations and seasons. If you’re looking for pairings just as awe inspiring as Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael, look not further than UFC on FOX 9. Live from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defends his flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez. Johnson won a close split decision in … Read the Full Article Here
That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Australian version of the Downes Side! The time difference may throw off some people, but it’s nothing for the Nostradamus of MMA. I’d like to think I have the same staying power as the beloved Aussie band AC/DC.Avoiding the Highway to Hell, the UFC trucks will gather on Melaleuca Drive Friday night for UFC Fight Night live from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. In the main event of the evening, we have a High Voltage contest between heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. Both coming off TKO defeats, they try to keep a Stiff Uppe … Read the Full Article Here
That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Australian version of the Downes Side! The time difference may throw off some people, but it’s nothing for the Nostradamus of MMA. I’d like to think I have the same staying power as the beloved Aussie band AC/DC.Avoiding the Highway to Hell, the UFC trucks will gather on Melaleuca Drive Friday night for UFC Fight Night live from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. In the main event of the evening, we have a High Voltage contest between heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. Both coming off TKO defeats, they try to keep a Stiff Uppe … Read the Full Article Here
That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of The Ultimate Predictions (TUP to those in the know) aka the Downes Side! As Americans are still recovering from Thanksgiving food comas, rest assured that the Nostradamus of MMA has an insatiable appetite to deliver the best prognostications on the internet (well, that and mashed potatoes). Promising a bountiful feast of its own, the UFC is back at the Mandalay Bay Events for The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. The main event of night pits the sometimes starchy Nate Diaz against Gray Maynard. Former number-one contenders, both are looki … Read the Full Article Here
That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of The Ultimate Predictions (TUP to those in the know) aka the Downes Side! As Americans are still recovering from Thanksgiving food comas, rest assured that the Nostradamus of MMA has an insatiable appetite to deliver the best prognostications on the internet (well, that and mashed potatoes). Promising a bountiful feast of its own, the UFC is back at the Mandalay Bay Events for The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. The main event of night pits the sometimes starchy Nate Diaz against Gray Maynard. Former number-one contenders, both are looki … Read the Full Article Here
The episode opens with semifinalist Raquel Pennington cutting weight for her upcoming bout against Jessica Rakoczy. Unlike last week’s Anthony Gutierrez debacle, there’s no chance another finalist advances via forfeit. Instead, Raquel talks about her path to an MMA career. A self-proclaimed tomboy, sports were always a part of her life. She even had a number of athletic scholarships to college, but that all ended after a severe snowboarding accident. She discovered martial arts during her path to recovery and it soon took a central role in her life. From there we cut to coach Miesha Tate … Read the Full Article Here
The episode opens with semifinalist Raquel Pennington cutting weight for her upcoming bout against Jessica Rakoczy. Unlike last week’s Anthony Gutierrez debacle, there’s no chance another finalist advances via forfeit. Instead, Raquel talks about her path to an MMA career. A self-proclaimed tomboy, sports were always a part of her life. She even had a number of athletic scholarships to college, but that all ended after a severe snowboarding accident. She discovered martial arts during her path to recovery and it soon took a central role in her life. From there we cut to coach Miesha Tate … Read the Full Article Here