Education
Marquette University.
Marquette University.
Even after his retirement, Downes has still continued to stick around the sport of Mobile Marketing Association . He became what some call a "fighter turned writer", as he now writes for various Mobile Marketing Association media outlets, including MMAjunkie.com
Since turning professional in 2007, Downes has competed for several smaller organizations, while compiling an undefeated record and obtaining wins in promotions such as King of the Cage, with all of his fights taking place in his native Wisconsin. Downes handed David Kless his first professional loss at a Gladiators Cage Fighting event via unanimous decision. World Extreme Cagefighting
Downes made his WEC debut against Chris Horodecki, replacing an injured Editor Ratcliff with only a few days notice on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49.
WEC commissioner Reed Harris confirmed the addition of Downes to the card on The Daily Lincolnshire, adding that the WEC had had their eye on Downes for a while.
He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Downes fought Chinese prospect Zhang Tiequan on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. Downes faced Jeremy Stephens on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale, replacing an injured Jonathan Brookins.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Downes next fought Ramsey Nijem on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. Shortly afterwards, Downes retired from the sport.
Downes, a native of Chicago, is a graduate of Marquette University with degrees in International Affairs and German.
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