Author: By Dan Downes

That’s right boys and girls, you’re about to get hit with a blizzard of knowledge known as the Downes Side! Since I’ve been living in Southern California the last couple years, I don’t really know what a blizzard looks like anymore. But “blizzard” still sounds cooler than “moderately sunny day of knowledge.”No matter what climate you live in, the UFC will be turning up the heat in the Prudential Center in New Jersey this weekend. In the main event of the night, we have Ryan Bader and Anthony Johnson fighting for a potential shot at the light heav … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right, boys and girls, I didn’t win the Powerball this week, so that means you all get another edition of the Downes Side. My tax bracket may never be in the 1%, but I’d like to think that I have the top 1% of predictions articles written by a retired fighter on UFC.com.Speaking of upper echelon, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Boston for a UFC Fight Night that Warren Buffet would categorize as a “must buy,” even if it is free on FOX Sports 1. Live from the TD Garden, TJ Dillashaw defends his bantamweight belt against former champion Dominick … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, depending on your time zone, 2015 is already gone and it’s time for another edition of the Downes Side! As Robert Burns would say, let all my mistakes be forgot, and never brought to mind.
The UFC’s best may not be bringing a cup o kindness, but they’ll be bringing something much more entertaining on Saturday. Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, welterweight champion Robbie Lawler defends his title against “The Natural Born Killer,” Carlos Condit. In the co-main event of the evening, Andrei Arlovski tries … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for the final Downes Side of 2015! I’d go through past editions to compile a greatest hits list, but that’s hard to do when they’re all hits. Also, I’m still recovering from last week.The Ultimate Fighting Championship has no time for rest as it rolls into Orlando, Fla. Live from Amway Center, Rafael dos Anjos defends his lightweight title against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. In the co-main event of the night, top ten heavyweights Junior Dos Santos and Alistair Overeem mix it up as they seek a title shot of thei … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right, boys and girls – gasp! — it’s time for the third straight edition of the Downes Side (weeze) this week! So what if my cardio isn’t what it used to be (breathes deeply). I’m going to see this through to the end.
Luckily, the UFC has greater stamina as it brings you UFC 194 this weekend. Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, we have a double dose of title fights. In the main event, the much-anticipated featherweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo. In the co-main event, Chris Weidman defends his middleweight belt against … Read the Full Article Here

That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for the first of three straight Downes Sides! I can’t promise you it will be as good as Star Wars: A New Hope, but at least it won’t be like the Matrix franchise. Usually on the first day of a three day festival, you try to take it easy. Fortunately for fight fans, the UFC has the same attitude I did for Lollapalooza 2006 — you go hard. Live from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, strawweights Rose Namajunas and Paige VanZant compete for a top spot in the division. In the co-main event of the evening … Read the Full Article Here