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UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos
UFC 185: Pettis vs. dos Anjos was a mixed martial arts event held on March 14, 2015 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Anthony Pettis and top contender Rafael dos Anjos. The co-main event featured a UFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between current champion Carla Esparza and top contender Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
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UFC 185 was a mixed martial arts event held on March 14, 2015, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The event featured two title fights: the lightweight championship bout between champion Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos, and the inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between Carla Esparza and Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Dos Anjos secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Pettis, becoming the new lightweight champion, while Jędrzejczyk defeated Esparza by second-round technical knockout to claim the women's strawweight title.
Critical Reception
UFC 185 was generally well-received by fans and critics, primarily for its two championship bouts and strong undercard performances. The performances of Rafael dos Anjos and Joanna Jędrzejczyk in their title-winning efforts were particularly highlighted. The event delivered exciting finishes and showcased the emergence of new champions in significant divisions.
What Reviewers Say
The event is praised for its significant championship changes, with both title fights delivering decisive outcomes.
Rafael dos Anjos' dominant performance against Anthony Pettis was a major talking point, establishing a new era in the lightweight division.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk's impressive victory over Carla Esparza marked the beginning of her reign as the inaugural women's strawweight champion.
Google audience: As a live sporting event, specific Google user reviews on the broadcast or event presentation are not widely aggregated in a way that allows for a general summary of likes or dislikes. Fan discussions typically focus on the fight outcomes and fighter performances.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as it is a sporting event, not a film or TV show)
Fun Fact
This event marked the first time in UFC history that two championships were contested on the same card and both champions were dethroned.
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