Get Ready For The UFC

Anthony "Showtime" Pettis defends his belt for the first time against his coaching rival on The Ultimate Fighter, former Strikeforce champion Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez.

Eager to punch his way back to the top of the lightweight division, former champion Benson Henderson is off to a good start with a hard-fought five-round win over Josh Thomson and a dominant submission win against Rustam Khabilov. Rafael Dos Anjos has won six of his last seven, and if he can beat Henderson in Tulsa, Dos Anjos' days of flying under the radar are over.

The talent-rich welterweight division will take center stage at UFC 171. A new 170-pound champion will be crowned when Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks battles "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler for the vacant title.

Two of the welterweight division's most exciting members, Matt Brown and Erick Silva, hope to continue their charge. Silva has ended his four wins in the first round. Brown has had six consecutive wins and his next stop may be a shot at the world title.

Brazilian legend and former UFC and PRIDE champion Minotauro Nogueira takes on hard-hitting Roy "Big Country" Nelson in a crossroads bout of epic proportions.

As heavyweight superstars looking to get back on track, former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem and two-time UFC titleholder Frank Mir meet each other in a pivotal bout that will determine their immediate future in the Octagon.

Looking to further his championship legacy, Anthony Pettis takes on Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 185 for the UFC lightweight title. Go inside the camps and hear from the participants and their coaches, as they talk about the big fight.

On episode #1 of UFC 185 Embedded, Powered by Alienware, 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 Carla Esparza and Rafael Dos Anjos connect with loved ones.

On episode #2 of UFC 185 Embedded, Powered by Alienware, Matt Brown checks in with his twins and then works out. In Texas, Johny Hendricks sticks to his diet. Anthony Pettis packs alongside his brother, and Rafael Dos Anjos huddles with his family before departing to Dallas.

On episode #3 of UFC 185 Embedded, Powered by Alienware, the stars converge in Dallas. Anthony Pettis lands but is missing a bag, while Roy Nelson brings one that's unmistakably his. Also on site: Johny Hendricks nimbly parks his big rig; Alistair Overeem takes an autograph shortcut.

Former WEC Lightweight champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis takes on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artist from Massachusetts.

At one point, George Sotiropoulos was considered a contender for the lightweight title. He now faces Rafael Dos Anjos in a matchup that could out him right back in the title hunt. Both fighters will be looking to notch their 15th professional win.

After competing in the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter, Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza and Rose "Thug" Namajunas will compete in the Octagon to see who will be crowned the first ever women's UFC strawweight champion.

Unbeaten in her MMA career, Joanna Jedrzejczyk will look to showcase her striking skills against rising Brazilian star Juliana Lima.