Coming to you from the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. UFC 281 will feature two men who are strangers to each other, but it will be the first time they meet in the Octagon. Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya takes on possibly his toughest test to date, Alex Pereira.
A second title is on the line in the Big Apple. Strawweight champion Carla Esparza defends against former champion Zhang Weili. A grudge match will feature in the Lightweight division as Dustin Poirer takes on Michael Chandler, with the winner moving closer to a title shot.
UFC 281
Main Card
Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira
Carla Esparza vs Zhang Weili
Dustin Poirer vs Michael Chandler
Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez
Dan Hooker vs Claudio Puelles
Preliminary Card
Brad Riddell vs Renato Moicano
Dominick Reyes vs Ryan Spann
Erin Blanchfield vs Molly McCann
Andre Petroski vs Wellington Turman
Early Preliminary Card
Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar
Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Silvana Gomez Juarez
Micael Trizano vs Seungwoo Choi
Julio Arce vs Montel Jackson
Carlos Ulberg vs Nicolae Negumereanu