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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 57
11.12.2022 | 4:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 922nd
Alex Pereira, TKO, R1
Left frozen like Elsa.
Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R3
Anddddddnew
Poirier vs. Chandler
Michael Chandler, DEC
Can't rule it out.
Edgar vs. Gutierrez
Frankie Edgar, DEC
Praying.
Moicano vs. Riddell
Renato Moicano, SUB, R1
I wanted to fight longer.
Reyes vs. Spann
Dominick Reyes, TKO, R1
Star athlete.
Blanchfield vs. McCann
Erin Blanchfield, DEC
Meatballs 15 minutes of fame ends here.
Petroski vs. Turman
Andre Petroski, SUB, R1
ITD
Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
FDGTD
Kowalkiewicz vs. Juárez
Silvana Gómez Juárez, TKO, R1
Toss up?
Trizano vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, DEC
Banger.
Ulberg vs. Negumereanu
Carlos Ulberg, TKO, R1
Good way to kick off the card.
11.12.2022 | 4:18 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 585 Points | Tied for 564th
Genuinely think Zhang sparks Esparza. Not expecting it to be very competitive at all.
Chandler is powerful and always has a chance, but in almost every other area Poirier is significantly better than him. As for Edgar/Gutierrez; very weird fight. Edgar is past it, and Gutierrez at the very least is in his prime and solid everywhere. If Edgar loses, and gets stopped in particular, I sincerely hope he retires. Not that a loss to Gutierrez is something to be ashamed of, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to watch Edgar fight. He's 41, and you can tell.
Dan Hooker should beat Claudio Puelles, but I do think he is slightly overrated as a fighter and people should not sleep on Puelles.
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
11.12.2022 | 4:33 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 119th
* Edited at 11.12.2022, 4:33 PM ET *
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
11.12.2022 | 4:33 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 4088th
Pereira, TKO, R2
This fight gives me Rampage/Liddell 2 vibes. Liddell was given the benefit of the doubt by bettors and fans as being the more improved fighter going into the rematch and riding a 7 fight win streak . He was then knocked out cold in less than 2 minutes. His career spiraled downwards shortly after.
Adesanya is a great fighter whom has faced opponents lacking the toolset necessary to defeat a kickboxer who controls range so well. In "Poatan" he finds no such advantage. This fight will undoubtedly be a kickboxing match and history has shown that Alex wins that matchup. Izzy will be outsized and he already has to grapple with the fact that ONE SHOT from Pereira can turn his lights out. Izzy's striking defense has been steadily declining while Pereira is landing 6.29 SpM at a 60% clip. Alex finds the chin late in round 2.
11.12.2022 | 4:37 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 5339th
Dan might get finished again, I just don't think he showed Claudio much respect at the last face off, kinda like he was laughing at him, tapped him on the arm like "alright mate". Big red flag. Don't know the level Puelles is on because of the competition he's faced but I wouldn't be surprised if he makes a name for himself tonight
11.12.2022 | 4:43 PM ET
SPOT ON
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 1406th
11.12.2022 | 4:52 PM ET
@bemore
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 119th
* Edited at 11.12.2022, 4:52 PM ET *
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
11.12.2022 | 4:53 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 610 Points | Tied for 373rd
Ryan Spann, TKO, R1
against odds
11.12.2022 | 4:55 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 766th
"Quack quack quack"
11.12.2022 | 4:55 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 2787th
Michael Chandler, TKO, R1
Spicy pick. If Chandler does win I think its gotta be inside the first if not I think its all DP
11.12.2022 | 4:58 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 9 Winners, 1 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 5017th
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R2
I got a "Fight ends ITD" bet on this fight.
Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R2
I got a "Fight ends ITD" bet on this fight.
Poirier vs. Chandler
Michael Chandler, DEC
Chandler ML
Edgar vs. Gutierrez
Chris Gutierrez, DEC
Gutierrez ML
Moicano vs. Riddell
Brad Riddell, DEC
Ridell ML
Reyes vs. Spann
Ryan Spann, TKO, R1
I got a "Spann ITD" bet on this fight, not especially with KO.
Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
I got a "Azaitar ITD" bet on this fight, not especially with KO.
Kowalkiewicz vs. Juárez
Silvana Gómez Juárez, TKO, R1
I got a "Fight ends ITD" bet on this fight.
Ulberg vs. Negumereanu
Nicolae Negumereanu, TKO, R1
I got a "Negumereanu ITD" bet on this fight, not especially with KO.
11.12.2022 | 5:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 660 Points | Tied for 139th
Carlos Ulberg, TKO, R3
Lets go
11.12.2022 | 5:10 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 119th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
11.12.2022 | 5:12 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 5339th
11.12.2022 | 5:15 PM ET
Illogical New Predictions
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2702nd
I choose Carlos Ulberg at -140. He has a zingy suplex. Ulberg might weaken the victory.
Petroski vs. Turman
I go with Andre Petroski at -200. He has a twisted uppercut and a lascivious check hook. Petroski should bake the performance. Hammertime!
Poirier vs. Chandler
I predict Dustin Poirier at -230. He has a sophisticated side kick to the throat. Poirier isn't about to excite the performance. Mark my words!
Edgar vs. Gutierrez
I tap Chris Gutierrez at -230. He has a brash attitude. Gutierrez should orchestrate the opposing forces. I bet my life on it!
Hooker vs. Puelles
I adopt Dan Hooker at -155. He has a faux oshi-dashi. Hooker must vandalize the previous pitfalls.
Blanchfield vs. McCann
I am taking Erin Blanchfield at -400. She has an advanced side kick to the throat and a glamorous mindset. Blanchfield should seize the cake. Bank on it!
Arce vs. Jackson
I am with Montel Jackson at -200. He has a captivating kouchi gari. Jackson will likely yank the senses. Beep boop!
Azaitar vs. Frevola
I am taking Ottman Azaitar at -150. He has an outrageous kneebar and a weak approach and also a trendy right hand. Azaitar must violate the cake.
Trizano vs. Choi
I go for Seung Woo Choi at -170. He has an incredible dim mak. Choi must assault the cage.
Reyes vs. Spann
I have got Dominick Reyes at -220. He has a jarring spinning back fist. Reyes must nullify the foe.
Esparza vs. Zhang
I am all over Weili Zhang at -325. She has a brash leaping clothesline. Zhang will likely quash the humiliating defeat.
Adesanya vs. Pereira
I finger Israel Adesanya at -220. He has a xenotropic stamina. Adesanya could shatter the previous pitfalls.
"This is the droid you're looking for."
11.12.2022 | 5:26 PM ET
Quick thoughts
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 0 Perfect, 515 Points | 1484th Place
2. I truly can't believe I'm saying this but I love Matt Frevola against Ottman. Sure, he could get knocked out like he did against Mckinney. But when I factor in Ottmans inactivity after comparing their QOC, suddenly this fight doesn't seem close too me. Frevola is no world beater but he can definitely win this fight.
3. Very strong feeling Puelles/Hooker will resemble Ferguson/Olivera. Also not the first time I'm saying this but I'll keep going on record saying that Paddy vs. Puelles WILL eventually happen.
4. Speaking of Paddy, I wouldn't at all be surprised if Molly continues to channel some of her own new found hype into a statement win. Very tall task IMO but truthfully, I thought about this fight a lot longer than I thought I would. You can't disregard a fighters momentum. It's a hard thing to quantify but a stupid thing to ignore. I still got Blanchfield but would be lying if I said I wasn't pulling for Molly. Not gonna make a homer pick here though.
5. I think Reyes and Moicano walk through their opponents with little issue.
-Moicano looked awesome at 155 until he took a short notice fight against an (at the time) top 5 opponent. Brad Riddell, who I do think is an above average striker, should be on a 3 fight losing streak IMO.
-Reyes was an undefeated fighter that was starching a lot of opponents with ease before running into two of the best fighters on the planet (Jones/Jiri). I will genuinely be impressed if Ryan Spann makes it to round 2.
11.12.2022 | 5:26 PM ET
@bemore
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 119th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
11.12.2022 | 5:30 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 435 Points | Tied for 2964th
Never change your picks !
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
11.12.2022 | 5:31 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 4504th
11.12.2022 | 5:39 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 4761st
Personally I'll be hammering Makhachev ITD with my life savings.