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Author Trey Downey

Trey Downey

Trey Downey

Staff Writer

A Central Florida native, Trey Downey's interest in MMA came after a trip to Blockbuster and the rental of UFC 47 on VHS. He has been blogging about the sport since 2011 and hosted a podcast called The TD Experience focusing on football and MMA (touchdowns and takedowns). Trey studied radio and television at the University of Central Florida and will soon be attending the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Trey enjoys watching sports, pro wrestling and is an avid runner.

James Thompson (Jumana Totongi/Sherdog)

Bellator 121 Results: Thompson, Soukoudjou Earn Quick Wins, Lins, Valavicius, Anundson Advance

Trey Downey
June 6, 2014
Events, Recaps, Spotlight
On Friday, June 6, Bellator MMA kicked off its annual Summer Series by hosting its 121st event from the WinStar World Casino Thackerville, Okla. On the night's main card, former Bellator heavyweight title...
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (Dave Mandel/Sherdog)

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou: The Long Journey to Bellator

Trey Downey
June 5, 2014
Spotlight, UFC
Expectations are always a tricky thing, especially when they are piled on heavily and early. That is a huge part of the story of Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou’s career. It doesn't really seem like that long...
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UFC Fight Night 41 Results: Mousasi Submits Munoz, Dollaway Outworks Carmont

Trey Downey
May 31, 2014
Events, Recaps, Spotlight
On Saturday, May 31, the UFC hosted UFC Fight Night 41: Munoz vs. Mousasi from the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany. In the night’s main event, former NCAA wrestling champion Mark Munoz locked horns...
Mike Rio (L) (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

Fight Time 19’s Mike Rio: Hometown Crowd Key to Victory

Trey Downey
May 28, 2014
Spotlight, UFC
Fighting is a fickle mistress. Being a professional fighter is no easy task. During a fighter's short shelf life, he is sure to experience some of the biggest highs as well as some of his lowest lows. Absolute...
T. J. Dillashaw (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

UFC 173 Results: Dillashaw Stuns Barao, Claims Bantamweight Title

Trey Downey
May 24, 2014
Events, Recaps, Spotlight
On Saturday, May 24, the UFC hosted UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the night's main event, the promotion's bantamweight title was on the line as champion...
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Cody Garbrandt: Team Alpha Male’s Next Big Thing

Trey Downey
May 21, 2014
Spotlight, UFC
There is definitely a short list when it comes to talking about the best teams in MMA. Teams like Jackson's MMA, American Top Team and the Blackzilians are certainly among those at the top of that list....
Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (Keith Mills/Sherdog)

Bellator 120: What Will Make the Promotion’s Biggest Night a Success?

Trey Downey
May 16, 2014
Spotlight
For a while now, we have known that May 17, 2014 was going to be a monumental day in Bellator history. The promotion’s long-winding road to pay-per-view will finally reach its destination Saturday night. The...
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Bellator 119 Results: Weichel Submits Green, Captures Featherweight Tournament

Trey Downey
May 9, 2014
Events, Recaps, Spotlight
On Friday, May 9, Bellator MMA hosted its 119th event from Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada. In the night’s main event, the promotion crowned its season 10 featherweight tournament champion when...
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Going Too Far: When Trash-Talking in MMA is No Longer Entertaining

Trey Downey
May 8, 2014
Spotlight
Trash-talking has always been staple of sports. Talking jive has been an even bigger deal in the history of combat sports. Some love it and some hate it, but the fact can't be denied that it usually makes...
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The MMA Corner Round Table: UFC Fight Night 40

Trey Downey
May 6, 2014
Events, Previews, Spotlight
After a very uncommon week off in 2014, the UFC is right back at it. On Saturday night, the UFC returns to Fox Sports 1 with UFC Fight Night 40. This also marks the UFC’s return to Cincinnati. The last time...
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