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UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira Results, Exclusive Post-Fight Interviews And More
Nov. 14, 2022
The UFC returned to Madison Square Garden in New York City this weekend for UFC 281, headlined by Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira competing for the UFC Middleweight title.
In the main event, Alex Pereira dethroned Israel Adesanya by fifth round TKO to capture middleweight gold in only his fourth UFC bout. In the co-main event, Zhang Weili reclaimed her strawweight title, defeating Carla Esparza by submission (rear naked choke) in the second round. Also, heavy hitting lightweights Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler battled in a Fight of the Night earning bout.
If you missed any of Saturday's action, scroll down for fight results, scorecards, exclusive post-fight interviews and more:
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The Scorecard | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
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Results
UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira Results
Results As They Happen, Winner Interviews And More From UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira,Live From Madison Square Garden In New York
Scorecards
Official Scorecards | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
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Press Conference
Dana White Post-Fight Presser | UFC 281
UFC President Dana White Answers Questions From The Media Following UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira, Live From Madison Square Garden in New York City On November 12, 2022
Press Conference
Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC President Dana White And Athletes Answer Questions From The Media Following UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
Interviews
Alex Pereira Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira Reacts With UFC.com After His TKO Victory Over Israel Adesanya At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Zhang Weili Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili Reacts With UFC.com After Her Submission Victory Over Carla Esparza At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Carla Esparza Octagon Interview | UFC 281
Strawweight Carla Esparza Reacts With Joe Rogan After Her Fight Against Zhang Weili At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira on November 12, 2022
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Chris Gutierrez Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
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Frankie Edgar Octagon Interview | UFC 281
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Dan Hooker Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Lightweight Dan Hooker Reacts With UFC.com After His 2nd Round TKO Win Over Claudio Puelles At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Renato Moicano Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Lightweight Renato Moicano Reacts To His 1st Round Submission Win Over Brad Riddell At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Ryan Spann Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Light Heavyweight Ryan Spann Reacts With UFC.com After His 1st Round KO Win Over Dominick Reyes At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Erin Blanchfield Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Flyweight Erin Blanchfield Reacts To Her Submission Victory Over Molly McCann At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
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Andre Petroski Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Middleweight Andre Petroski Reacts After Defeating Wellington Turman By Unanimous Decision At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
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Matt Frevola Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Lightweight Matt Frevola Reacts To His First Round Knockout Win Over Ottman Azaitar At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Strawweight Karolina Kowalkiewicz Reacts To Her Unanimous Decision Victory OverSilvana Gomez Juarez At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
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Michael Trizano Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Lightweight Michael Trizano Reacts With UFC.com After His First Round Knockout OverSeungWoo Choi At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Montel Jackson Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Bantamweight Montel Jackson Reacts With UFC.com After His Unanimous Decision Victory Over Julio Arce At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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Carlos Ulberg Post-Fight Interview | UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira
UFC Light Heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Reacts To His First Round Knockout Win Over Nicolae Negumereanu At UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira.
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