The Downes Side: UFC 167 Predictions

That’s right beards and girls, it’s time for another November edition of the Downes Side! No, we’re not talking about the Swedish band, but I give you my solemn vow that it will rock.Looming larger than Mount Everest, the UFC returns to the Mandalay Bay Events Center for UFC 167. The greatest welterweight in UFC history, Georges St-Pierre tries to add to his legacy with a twelfth title win. Standing in his way will be Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks. An NCAA  Div. I champion with one-punch knockout power, Hendricks may be GSP’s most dangerous challenger to date. In the co-main event of the ev … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right beards and girls, it’s time for another November edition of the Downes Side! No, we’re not talking about the Swedish band, but I give you my solemn vow that it will rock.Looming larger than Mount Everest, the UFC returns to the Mandalay Bay Events Center for UFC 167. The greatest welterweight in UFC history, Georges St-Pierre tries to add to his legacy with a twelfth title win. Standing in his way will be Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks. An NCAA  Div. I champion with one-punch knockout power, Hendricks may be GSP’s most dangerous challenger to date. In the co-main event of the ev … Read the Full Article Here

Downes Side: Belfort vs. Henderson Picks

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for the first Goianian edition of the Downes Side! Founded on October 24, 1933, it’s the 11th most populous city in Brazil and has a thriving local rock music scene. Also, according to Trip Advisor, this gem is a can’t-miss eating destination.Despite that fierce competition, the Goiania Arena is the place to be this Saturday night for UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson. The main event of the evening features a couple of the most decorated fighters in the world as Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson compete to earn the title of ultimate young dinosaur. Aft … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for the first Goianian edition of the Downes Side! Founded on October 24, 1933, it’s the 11th most populous city in Brazil and has a thriving local rock music scene. Also, according to Trip Advisor, this gem is a can’t-miss eating destination.Despite that fierce competition, the Goiania Arena is the place to be this Saturday night for UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson. The main event of the evening features a couple of the most decorated fighters in the world as Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson compete to earn the title of ultimate young dinosaur. Aft … Read the Full Article Here

TUF 18 Weekly Recap – Episode 10

The episode opens up at the house and the liquor is flowing! All the preliminary round fights have wrapped up and the fighters are looking to blow off some steam. Both the eliminated contestants and some of those still remaining (we’re looking at you Gutierrez) are imbibing and having a good time. Coach Ronda Rousey brings some burgers and shows off her bar tending skills. Fast food and alcohol — either it’s a party at the TUF house or a high school senior’s garage. As the majority of the housemates stuff their faces and drink cocktails, Raquel Pennington is upstairs with Sarah Moras. When as … Read the Full Article Here

The episode opens up at the house and the liquor is flowing! All the preliminary round fights have wrapped up and the fighters are looking to blow off some steam. Both the eliminated contestants and some of those still remaining (we’re looking at you Gutierrez) are imbibing and having a good time. Coach Ronda Rousey brings some burgers and shows off her bar tending skills. Fast food and alcohol — either it’s a party at the TUF house or a high school senior’s garage. As the majority of the housemates stuff their faces and drink cocktails, Raquel Pennington is upstairs with Sarah Moras. When as … Read the Full Article Here

Downes Side: Machida vs. Munoz Picks

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another U.K. edition of the Downes Side! As an American, the British have given me so much (bacon, David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay just to name a few), that out of respect to our neighbours across the pond I’ll try to use the King’s English whenever possible.Load up the lorry with some petrol because this weekend the UFC hosts UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz live from Manchester, England. In a match that figures to be twice as exciting as anything on the telly (Downton Abbey included), Lyoto Machida makes his middleweight debut against Mark Munoz. … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another U.K. edition of the Downes Side! As an American, the British have given me so much (bacon, David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay just to name a few), that out of respect to our neighbours across the pond I’ll try to use the King’s English whenever possible.Load up the lorry with some petrol because this weekend the UFC hosts UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz live from Manchester, England. In a match that figures to be twice as exciting as anything on the telly (Downton Abbey included), Lyoto Machida makes his middleweight debut against Mark Munoz. … Read the Full Article Here

TUF 18 Weekly Recap – Episode 9

The episode opens up at the TUF house with Miesha stopping by to deliver another celebratory meal for Josh Hill and Michael Wooten who fought two weeks ago. If that whole fighting thing doesn’t work out, maybe Miesha and Bryan could open up some type of fast food delivery service for fighters with cravings. One man that won’t be eating a cheeseburger any time soon is Cody Bollinger. He still has a lot of weight to cut for his upcoming fight with Anthony Gutierrez. While Cody worries about his weight, we hear from Anthony. Try as he might to hype his chances, it feels like there isn’t a lo … Read the Full Article Here

The episode opens up at the TUF house with Miesha stopping by to deliver another celebratory meal for Josh Hill and Michael Wooten who fought two weeks ago. If that whole fighting thing doesn’t work out, maybe Miesha and Bryan could open up some type of fast food delivery service for fighters with cravings. One man that won’t be eating a cheeseburger any time soon is Cody Bollinger. He still has a lot of weight to cut for his upcoming fight with Anthony Gutierrez. While Cody worries about his weight, we hear from Anthony. Try as he might to hype his chances, it feels like there isn’t a lo … Read the Full Article Here