NEW YORK – The UFC returns to “The Big Apple” on Saturday for UFC 281, which takes place at Madison Square Garden with a main card that airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+.
Before fight night arrives, though, notable athletes from the card spoke to reporters at media day.
If you happened to miss any of the individual sessions on the live stream, check below for the archived videos of each media day fighter session.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 281.
Chris Gutierrez talks being Frankie Edgar's retirement foe
Michael Chandler expects title shot with win over Dustin Poirier
Zhang Weili predicts 'spectacular' win over Carla Esparza
Julia Arce excited to return to Madison Square Garden
Wellington Turman shares card with new teammate Dominick Reyes
Alex Pereira predicts this will be final encounter with Israel Adesanya
Molly McCann reveals advice from Conor McGregor
Ryan Spann details pre-fight run-in with Dominick Reyes
Ottman Azaitar grilled over mysterious Fight Island incident
Israel Adesanya thinks Alex Pereira should be favorite
Dan Hooker keen to changes fortunes after proper camp
Brad Riddell wants to avoid another war
Andre Petroski wants to fight Bo Nickal
Dustin Poirier says Michael Chandler doesn't want a war
Frankie Edgar confirms retirement plans
Renato Moicano ready to seize featured prelim spot
Michael Trizano feels no pressure after back-to-back losses
Carla Esparza underestimated by Zhang Weili
Erin Blanchfield thinks Molly McCann overlooking her