Author: By Dan Downes

That’s right, boys and girls, it’s time for another Canadian edition of The Downes Side. While I can’t promise it will be as surprising as finding out Brock Lesnar will represent Canada at UFC 200, it might be as shocking as learning Seth Rogan is Canadian. Live from the TD Place Arena in Ottawa, Ontario, Rory MacDonald resumes his path toward UFC gold as he takes on the “Wonderboy,” Stephen Thompson. We’ll be looking at that fight as well as three others featuring Canadians seeking to do their countryman Ryan Gosling (Seriously? Him too?) proud.JASON SAGGO … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another double title shot edition of The Downes Side. Definitely better than one of those banal double rainbows, it might even be as entertaining as the movie Double Take.There won’t be any need for a double shot of espresso, because the fight card of UFC 199 has enough excitement to keep your great uncle awake past his bed time. In the main event of the evening, Luke Rockhold defends his middleweight title for the first time against Michael Bisping. In the co-main event, Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz might finally bury the hatchet. … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another Brazilian edition of the Downes Side. This weekend the Octagon sets down in Curitiba, Brazil for UFC 198. Live from Arena da Baixada, Fabrico Werdum defends his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. In the co-main event of the night, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Vitor Belfort fight for positioning in the middleweight title picture. DEMIAN MAIA VS. MATT BROWN We start in the welterweight division with Demian Maia and Matt Brown. Maia extended his current win streak to four with a decision win over Gunnar Nelson at UFC … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right, boys and girls, it’s time for another (Rotter)dam good edition of the Downes Side. It’s only fitting because Rotterdam is known as the “Gateway to Europe,” and the Nostradamus of MMA is your gateway to enlightenment.Luckily, the gate to this weekend’s fight night has a low price of admission. Live from the Ahoy Rotterdam convention center, there may not be pirates, but there will be some of the UFC’s finest. In the main event of the night, heavyweights Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem battle for a spot in the title picture. We’l … Read the Full Article Here

Think you know more than Dan Downes? Play UFC Pick ‘EmThat’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of the Downes Side! I know a lot of you have been worried, but fear not, the Nostradamus of MMA has no plans to leave you anytime soon. In fact, I even show up to events that they expressly ask me not to attend #EmbraceTheGrind.This weekend, you’re all invited to witness UFC 197 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main event of the evening puts the interim light heavyweight title on the line as Jon Jones returns to the Octagon against Ovince Sain … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another edition of the Downes Side! Loyal readers (thanks Mom) will notice a slight change in the format. Instead of focusing solely on the main card, I’ve chosen a few matchups that have caught my eye and I’m going to break them down a little bit further. Also, to paraphrase my editor, “You’re a beacon of MMA expertise, and I want you to share your gift with the world.” [Ed note – paraphrase? That’s a word for word quote.]TAMPA RELATED CONTENT: Fantasy cheat sheet | Rose Namajunas vs. Tecia T … Read the Full Article Here