Matt Frevola calls for Paddy Pimblett bout after stunning KO at UFC 281
Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola lived up to his fighting moniker at UFC 281 as he demolished Ottman Azaitar, before turning his attention to Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett.
Israel Adesanya unpacks title defeat at UFC 281: ‘It’s really annoying, but it is what it is’
Israel Adesanya made no excuses following his dramatic fifth-round TKO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 281, and said he has no plans to step away following his middleweight title loss at Madison Square Garden.
UFC 281 results: Alex Pereira stuns Israel Adesanya with final-round TKO
Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya, and Madison Square Garden, with a dramatic final-round flurry to turn the fight on its head, stop Adesanya and capture the undisputed UFC middleweight title at UFC 281.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 6 – ‘The fight before the fight’
The stars of UFC 281 – two champions, challengers, and fan favourites – cut their final pounds ahead of Friday morning's weigh-in. Then it's one more pre-fight showdown at the ceremonials held at Radio City Music Hall.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 5 – ‘Let’s give them what they want’
Champs Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza join their opponents at the UFC 281 presser; Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier face off. Zhang Weili and Frankie Edgar train for their next chapters. Izzy and Alex Pereira pose at a landmark.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 4 – ‘Nothing but the best is good enough’
Champ Carla Esparza and Michael Chandler take in their billboard. Dustin Poirier loosens up in the ring. Molly McCann meets a legend. Zhang Weili crosses paths with Esparza. At media day, champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira talk up their main event.
UFC 281: Michael Chandler says Dustin Poirier clash will ‘steal the show’ at Madison Square Garden
Michael Chandler said that he's ready to follow up his 2021 Fight of the Year clash at MSG with Justin Gaethje with another big performance against Dustin Poirier, as he said he had no problem trying to match his previous performance at the iconic arena.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 3 – ‘Never trust a skinny chef’
Michael Chandler gets a ride from a friend. Alex Pereira packs for a life-changing week. Champ Carla Esparza enjoys the perks of her job. Champ Israel Adesanya and team push hard. Dustin Poirier, Molly McCann and Zhang Weili check in.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 2 – A work of art
Champ Israel Adesanya takes in some fine art. Alex Pereira sweats in the fresh air. Michael Chandler eyes redemption at MSG and trains with Kamaru Usman. Champ Carla Esparza embraces the process. Zhang Weili lands in NYC.
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler: High stakes in the Big Apple at UFC 281
There may not be a title on the line when Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler meet at Madison Square Garden, but expectations are sky high as two of the lightweight division’s biggest crowd-pleasers go head to head at UFC 281.