Emma Louise Jones, a 34-year-old presenter known for her work on MOTDx and ViaPlay, recently ventured into combat sports in a video that gained significant attention on Tuesday (April 16). Departing from her usual football-related content, Jones tried her hand at grappling in a viral video, which showed her practicing basic jiu-jitsu techniques with a male instructor.
The clip featured Jones playfully engaging in a mock combat scenario with her instructor, before nervously attempting a triangle choke submission. Her tentative approach garnered praise from followers, with one labeling her an “absolute legend” and another finding humor in her cautious demeanor during the session.
Jones herself expressed a mix of nerves and excitement, asking viewers if she appeared tough in the video. While she acknowledged her reluctance to fight in an upcoming MMA event and playfully encouraged her followers to attend, Jones’s foray into combat sports reflects the current surge of interest in MMA in the UK.
Notably, the UFC boasts record-high representation from British fighters, with Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall holding championship titles in their respective divisions.
