Author: Emma Bramford

Having been around combat sport for over two decades, my passion for MMA and Boxing just grows and grows. I am a former columnist for MMA Uncaged Magazine and currently contribute to Fighters Only and other leading MMA sites.

UFC 185 FREE FIGHT; Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon


 

Former WEC Lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis takes on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artist from Massachusetts, Joe Lauzon.

Watch the UFC lightweight champ in his upcoming fight against Rafael dos Anjos this Saturday, March 14th at UFC 185.

UFC 185 Embedded:Ep 3 – Make room for The Big Rigg!


On episode No.3 of UFC 185 Embedded, Powered by Alienware, the stars of the card converge in Dallas.

Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis lands but his bag is missing, while Roy Nelson brings one that’s unmistakable!

Also on site: welterweight Johny Hendricks nimbly parks his big rig; strawweight Joanna Jedrzejczyk books her first title defense alongside another UFC fighter with the same initials JJ!!

Heavyweight Alistair Overeem takes an autograph shortcut; and strawweight champion Carla Esparza, welterweight Matt Brown and lightweight contender Rafael Dos Anjos check their weight!

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the championship double-header at UFC 185, taking place this Saturday, March 14th.

 

 

 

UFC 185 Embedded: Ep. 2 – Weight cutting, family goodbyes and final training sessions in ‘borrowed’ kit!


 

On episode No.2 of UFC 185 Embedded, Powered by Alienware, welterweight Matt Brown checks in with his twins and then works out in borrowed gear.

In Texas, his opponent Johny Hendricks sticks to his diet during a family meal at his family restaurant.

UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis packs alongside his brother — fellow UFC 185 fighter Sergio — making sure to bring his lucky belt.

Lightweight contender Rafael Dos Anjos huddles with his family before departing to Dallas… alongside a fighter who wears the accessory he intends to bring home.

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the championship double-header at UFC 185, taking place this Saturday, March 14th.

UFC 185 Embedded: Ep1- Haircuts, Bacon, Shopping, training and sight-seeing!


 

On episode No.1 of UFC 185 Embedded, Powered by Alienware, UFC lightweight champion and headliner Anthony “Showtime” Pettis gets camera-ready at his local barber before heading to Dallas.

In California, the start of fight week means family time as UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza and lightweight challenger Rafael Dos Anjos connect with loved ones.

Far from her hometown of Olsztyn, Poland, strawweight title contender Joanna Jedrzejczyk uses her downtime to get in some sightseeing at the Grand Canyon.

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the championship double-header at UFC 185, taking place this Saturday, March 14th.

UFC 185 FREE FIGHT; Rafael dos Anjos vs. Donald Cerrone


 

In this co-main event,  Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone battle for the top contender spot in the lightweight division.

Dos Anjos takes on the champ Anthony “Showtime” Pettis this Saturday, March 14th at UFC 185 in Dallas, Texas.

UFC 185: FREE FIGHT; Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas


 

Re acquaint yourself with the former Invicta FC strawweight champion, Carla Esparza who has widely been considered to be the top 115-pound fighter in the world, and she didn’t disappoint on The Ultimate Fighter 20, defeating Angela Hill, Tecia Torres, and Jessica Penne to earn a spot in the finals tonight against Rose Namajunas.

Carla Esparza defends her belt for the first time, this Saturday, March 14th at UFC 185 against Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

UFC 185: FREE FIGHT; Watch Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Juliana Lima


 

Re-cap and watch how No. 1 women’s strawweight contender Joanna Jedrzejczyk put her skills to the test against Juliana Lima inside the Octagon on her UFC debut.

Joanna takes on Carla Esparza for the women’s strawweight title in the co-main event at UFC 185 in Dallas, Texas this Saturday March 14th.

Calling all Lightweight (155 lbs) and Welterweight (170 lbs) Male Fighters; TUF 22 Tryouts!


It’s that time of year again when The Ultimate Fighter 22 tryouts are advertised.

Season 22 will consist of Lightweight (155 lbs) and Welterweight (170 lbs) contestants, be quick though as all applicants need to fill in an application form and bring it to the tryouts which are being held on March 29th 2015 in Las Vegas, NV.

The winner of this season of The Ultimate Fighter will win a lucrative contract with the UFC. This season of The Ultimate Fighter will begin filming in May and will premiere on FOX Sports 1 in September 2015. BTSports viewers in the UK will usually have the same screening times.

 

TUF 22
TUF 22

 

Applications, which should be completed and brought to the tryouts, can be found online at http://www.ufc.com/tuf22. Tryout details are provided below:

Where:

Palace Station Hotel, 2411 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

Tryouts will be held in the Grand Ballroom

When:

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

Registration begins @ 8:00 a.m. PT

Fighters will be required to grapple & hit pads. Please bring appropriate gear.

*Applicants will be notified at the end of the tryouts if they have been selected to participate in the casting finals process. If selected, applicants must be prepared to stay in Las Vegas until April 4th, 2015.

Questions can be directed to: TUFcasting@ufc.com

 

Good Luck.

UK’s Luke Barnatt to face Mark Munoz at UFC MANILA May 16th


UK middleweight, Luke Barnatt has a new opponent in that of ‘The Filipino Wrecking Machine’ Mark Munoz after learning that his original opponent Clint Hester was out injured with a broken foot for their bout at UFC Fight Night MANILA on May 16th.

 

UFC Fight Night Manila Munoz vs Barnatt
UFC Fight Night Manila
Munoz vs Barnatt

 

Barnatt (8-2, UFC 3-2) who is a former TUF standout, was first pick for Team Sonnen and is currently one of the top prospects in the middleweight division,  he will also be looking to get back into the win column after dropping two close split decision losses against Sean Strickland and Roger Narvaez.

Munoz (13-6, UFC 8-6) had been vocal from the start that he wished to be included on this Manila card as soon as it was announced, although recently dropping a loss to Roan Carnerio on UFC 184. Munoz will have all the motivation he needs to be getting back into the win column.

UFC Fight Night Manila is headlined by the featherweight superfight between Frankie Edgar and Urijah Faber at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 16th.

 

Countdown to UFC 185: Carla Esparza vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk


 

Go inside the camps of UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza and No. 1 contender Joanna Jedrzejczyk ahead of their clash for the title in the co-main event of UFC 185.