UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos

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UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos

2015
Movie
191 min
English

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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IMDb7.3/10
Director: UFC (Mixed Martial Arts Promotion)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

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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