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UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira

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08.03.2022 | 1:16 PM ET

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UFC 281
  • 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

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AyyLmaonnaise
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08.20.2022 | 12:22 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 161st

Matt Frevola vs Ottman azaitar 

"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"

DrChaotic
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08.20.2022 | 12:46 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 2827th

LETS ******* GOOOOOOOO
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2022.08.20 12:53 PM ET

bout announced

Ottman Azaitar vs. Matt Frevola at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
paulopasta
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08.20.2022 | 1:03 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points   |   Tied for 2508th

Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
Night night Frevola

Vandal
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08.20.2022 | 1:07 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 610 Points   |   Tied for 373rd

Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
It was potatoes in the bag

DrChaotic
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08.20.2022 | 1:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 2827th

Let's ******* go Frevola beat his ***** ass
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paulopasta
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08.20.2022 | 2:14 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points   |   Tied for 2508th

It’s easy to not be a fan of Ottman because of that **** he pulled. I just think this is a good matchup for him
CrimsonChinGuru
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08.20.2022 | 2:16 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 4714th

**** he pulled? Confirmed Paulo is not a fan of Potatoes 🤣 lol jk

Still can't believe Ali A. Said it was Potatoes like ***. 🤣🤣😭

* Edited at 08.20.2022, 2:16 PM ET *

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paulopasta
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08.20.2022 | 2:21 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points   |   Tied for 2508th

That was crazy bro. Ali really though that was the right thing to say😂

I don’t really dislike him, but it is weird when a guy tries to sneak stuff to his hotel room all sus it isn’t a good look

* Edited at 08.20.2022, 2:37 PM ET *

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08.21.2022 | 3:51 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 1638th

just interesting, why Esparza can't wrestle Zhang if Rose who is taller did it ??
DrChaotic
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08.21.2022 | 8:41 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 2827th

The more I look at this matchup the more I like Frevolas chances. Azaitar really isn’t that good, and sure Frevola is chinny af, but so is Azaitar. Charlie Leary almost finished him in the regional scene, and Ottman fought nothing but bums in the UFC, people who are no longer in the company. Add in the 2 year layoff and the fact that he looks lazy and out of shape, I’m liking Frevolas chances as a dog. Frevolas also waaaaaay higher level, look at some of the killers he's fought. His record is so ******* weird. I know Jalin Turner is basically “lightweight” Vicente Luque (he’s fought Luque before and is bigger than him lmao), and by that I mean he has so many ******* losses, but he’s also got a ton of wins over really high levels guys and has recently found his stride (like Luque a couple years ago). I know he’s got a bunch of losses, but still, that takes nothing away from Frevola beating him. The fact that Frevola beat a high level ranked guy like that with his wrestling goes to show how good he really is. Arman outclassed him but come on, it’s ******* Arman. His loss to McKinney is a tad bit embarrassing, but McKinney could knock out anything not named Drew Dober who has a chin half the size of the moon. He could kill an elephant with the right shot. The Polo Reyes fight proves he’s chinny, but like I said so is Ottman, and Ottmans never been tested. 


Maybe I’m reaching a bit cause I really wanna see Frevola win and Azaitar lose, but I genuinely think he has a good chance of KOing him. Ottmans wrestling has never been tested, and neither has his cardio. I think that as long as Frevola survives the first round he can chin Ottman or out wrestle him. He beat an undefeated power punching brawler with all finishes in his last fight, I think he can replicate that same magic here. Steamrolla FTW

* Edited at 08.21.2022, 8:43 PM ET *

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08.21.2022 | 9:06 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 675 Points   |   Tied for 97th

Adesanya vs. Pereira
Alex Pereira, TKO, R2
Poatan has already fought Stylebender twice and beaten him twice. Both are strikers with little desire to grapple. Unless Bareman flies Khabib to Auckland and has Izzy grappling for the next three months I have no idea how Poatan can lose. He can eat Izzy's best shots and deliver better ones back. This fight is over in whatever round he lands clean on.

Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R3
The most recent fight with Joanna showed that Zhang has been working a lot on wrestling and her striking was already way better than Esparza's. Carla was way too timid to wrestle Rose for most of their rematch. If she grows a pair and forces Zhang to grapple she will at least survive the first round.

Poirier vs. Chandler
Dustin Poirier, TKO, R3
Dustin has superior technique and striking defense. I don't think Chandler will be able to wrestle his way to victory; the only person that worked for against Dustin was Khabib.

Blanchfield vs. McCann
Erin Blanchfield, SUB, R2
Molly has terrible TDD and is very hittable. Blanchfield will ragdoll Meatball and tire her out before submitting her/ending w/ GNP.

Reyes vs. Spann
Dominick Reyes, TKO, R1
The Reyes comeback tour begins.

Kowalkiewicz vs. Juárez
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
The move to ATT looks like it is working out pretty well for Kowalkiewicz. Gomez Juarez isn't anything special IMO.

Azaitar vs. Frevola
Matt Frevola, TKO, R2
Frevola has faced better competition. Someone is going to get exposed.

"This guy is too old to say this kind of ********."

paulopasta
paulopasta

08.21.2022 | 11:32 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points   |   Tied for 2508th

Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R2
This is very simple for me. Zhang Weili had 3 takedowns against Joanna and was dominant when she got to the right position. Carla only had 1 takedown on Joanna and JJ got right back up. I just don’t see a path to victory for Carla unless Weili really messes up

AyyLmaonnaise
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08.23.2022 | 12:05 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 161st

Hooker vs puelles 

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DrChaotic
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08.23.2022 | 12:11 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 2827th

I literally booked this fight ***... UFC watches me confirmed. Damnit UFC I said give Dan Hooker an easy rebound win first in Bobby Green (maybe not easy but a fun competitive fight between 2 veterans one of which is on a bigger losing streak and needs the win way more [Hooker]) THEN feed him to an up and comer like Puelles. Ya'll need to pay better attention
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2022.08.23 2:50 PM ET

bout announced

Dan Hooker vs. Claudio Puelles at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
Vandal
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08.23.2022 | 3:00 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 610 Points   |   Tied for 373rd

Hooker vs. Puelles
Dan Hooker, TKO, R1
Damn, Hooker could get higher ranked opponent... Puelles is hungry and dangerous

Vandal
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08.23.2022 | 3:07 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 610 Points   |   Tied for 373rd


why not give him Dober, Green, Moises, RDA, Ismagulov, Gilespie, Alvarez, Dawson...

Puelles is barely top 25
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08.23.2022 | 3:13 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 610 Points   |   Tied for 373rd

Poirier vs. Chandler
Dustin Poirier, TKO, R1
What is this, Bellator?

paulopasta
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08.23.2022 | 4:05 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 460 Points   |   Tied for 2508th

Hooker vs. Puelles
Dan Hooker, TKO, R2
Tough fight for Dan, Puelles still has questionable striking defense so I’m hoping Hooker can get a KO. Wouldn’t be surprised if Claudio locks up a sub though

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08.23.2022 | 4:27 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 0 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 2185th

Ottman azaitar is back! Finally! After the scandal at fight island I thought hed never come back

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DrChaotic
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08.23.2022 | 5:02 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 2827th

Yup back to be KO'ed hopefully
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