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UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
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- Saturday 11.12.2022 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Location: New York City, New York, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Interviews: Joe Rogan | Backstage: Megan Olivi
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $11,562,807
- Attendance: 20,845
- MMA Bouts: 14
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) | 2:01 Round 5 of 5, 22:01 Total Bout Page | |
| Weili Zhang defeats Carla Esparza via Submission, Crucifix Rear Naked Choke | 1:05 Round 2 of 5, 6:05 Total Bout Page | |
| Dustin Poirier defeats Michael Chandler via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:00 Round 3 of 3, 12:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Gutierrez defeats Frankie Edgar via KO/TKO, Knee | 2:01 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Dan Hooker defeats Claudio Puelles via KO/TKO, Body Kick | 4:06 Round 2 of 3, 9:06 Total Bout Page | |
| Renato Moicano defeats Brad Riddell via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:20 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ryan Spann defeats Dominick Reyes via KO/TKO, Power Jab | 1:20 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Erin Blanchfield defeats Molly McCann via Submission, Kimura | 3:37 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Andre Petroski defeats Wellington Turman via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Matt Frevola defeats Ottman Azaitar via KO/TKO, Hooks | 2:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeats Silvana Gómez Juárez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Michael Trizano defeats Seung Woo Choi via KO/TKO, Counter Left Hook | 4:51 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Montel Jackson defeats Julio Arce via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Carlos Ulberg defeats Nicolae Negumereanu via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Strikes | 3:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 9
08.31.2022 | 7:22 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2827th
08.31.2022 | 3:21 PM ET
@Lincoln97
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 1 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 5132nd
If Izzy accumulates his reads ASAP (as he does very well), he'll be safe as usual
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
08.31.2022 | 4:34 PM ET
Kniferusty
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 951st
08.31.2022 | 6:35 PM ET
@el222
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 1 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 5132nd
I'm sure Izzy is doing even more homework to prepare atm.
I would guess that the longer the fight goes, the better it is for Izzy (as a result of more time for reads), but I'd give Pereira a TKO chance in the earlier rounds.
But, for all we know Pereira may prove to be just as good at immediately adjusting to Izzy's counter strategy-it's why this fight is so awesome and I can't wait!
* Edited at 08.31.2022, 6:38 PM ET *
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
08.31.2022 | 9:06 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 951st
08.31.2022 | 9:09 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 951st
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- paulopasta
09.02.2022 | 10:38 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points | Tied for 2508th
09.02.2022 | 11:37 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2827th
09.03.2022 | 12:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3987th
Israel Adesanya, DEC
So the new Poatan lovers and Izzy haters aren't gonna like this, but Izzy will play it safe and out work Poatan, I think it will be similar to the Yoel fight in the sense he will be tentative, but like against Costa, he will strike, when powerful Alex moves forward. Remember what Bruno did against Alex, Izzy will mix it up a little too, slow down the fight, eek a decision by around 3-4 rounds.
Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R3
Carla will come with a gameplay, maybe land a takedown or two, but Zhang will throw dangerous combinations, make Carla tentative to engage, and catch her mid-way through the fight.
Poirier vs. Chandler
Michael Chandler, TKO, R2
I actually think Dustin is the better fighter, but Chandler adjusts well and can throw and land clean when he finds the right shot, he did that against Charles, Justin, Hooker and Tony, he's 2-2 for the win like that, and 4-0 for the knockdowns with that approach, Timing beats Speed, MJ and OG McGregor did that on Dustin, and got him out there once they landed a bomb, Chandler will do the same either round 2 or 3.
Blanchfield vs. McCann
Erin Blanchfield, DEC
Hype over... probably.
Reyes vs. Spann
Dominick Reyes, DEC
I think Dom doesn't go for the kill, straight PTSD from wars with Jan and Jiri, I think he'll land well and tactically strike, Spann's only winnable approach is to make it dirty, early, but he gets caught and tired like that mostly.
Moicano vs. Riddell
Renato Moicano, SUB, R3
Moicano is an incredible low ranked 145er and a amazing "just outside the rankings" 155er, that's no shame, he is a game guy, and with the pressure and striking to pop, he'll do Riddell like Jalin did.
Azaitar vs. Frevola
Matt Frevola, DEC
Ottoman has been out for awhile, he's actually really good, but despite a strong start, I think Frevola pushes the pace and tires Ottoman out for a W.
Hooker vs. Puelles
Claudio Puelles, SUB, R2
Hangman gets hung.
Ulberg vs. Negumereanu
Nicolae Negumereanu, TKO, R2
Pop Pop Bang!
* Edited at 09.03.2022, 12:29 AM ET *
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- VyperWasStolen
09.05.2022 | 3:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1638th
Nicolae Negumereanu, DEC
I’m
09.06.2022 | 3:38 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 4088th
Alex Pereira, TKO, R2
I think that Adesanya will get too emotional in the buildup to this fight. I don't know, either he will choose to win a decision, or he'll get reckless trying to finish Pereira, getting caught with Pereira's deadly left hook in the process. I don't see this fighting ending well for Adesanya. Pereira 2nd round KO
* Edited at 09.06.2022, 3:40 PM ET *
bout announced
Andre Petroski vs. Wellington Turman at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
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- paulopasta
09.07.2022 | 2:10 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points | Tied for 2508th
Wellington Turman, SUB, R2
Such a strange fight. Petroski is 3-0 in the ufc which is pretty crazy, I think Turman is the better man on the feet and I think Andre will get tired leading to a sub for Turman. He's looked improved since going to Danbury
09.07.2022 | 2:33 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4270th
"Hard work beats talent when talent refuses to work hard"
09.07.2022 | 2:58 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 766th
* Edited at 09.07.2022, 3:01 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
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- paulopasta
09.07.2022 | 3:05 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points | Tied for 2508th
* Edited at 09.07.2022, 3:06 PM ET *
bout status update
Poirier vs. Chandler Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
09.07.2022 | 8:57 PM ET
DamienHandel420
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4270th
"Hard work beats talent when talent refuses to work hard"
09.07.2022 | 9:51 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 766th
"Quack quack quack"
09.12.2022 | 5:46 PM ET
bout announced
Julio Arce vs. Montel Jackson at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
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- paulopasta
09.14.2022 | 10:57 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points | Tied for 2508th