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Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira share heated first face-off ahead of UFC 281

The former kickboxing rivals fought twice in the ring, with Pereira getting the better of both bouts - but Adesanya is the favourite to win their octagon meeting

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Robert Whittaker: ‘Defensive fighter’ Israel Adesanya the safe bet over Alex Pereira

Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is the safe pick against Alex Pereira in the UFC 281 main event.

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Photos: UFC 281 press conference, faceoffs

Check out these photos highlighting the UFC 281 press conference in New York.

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UFC 281 faceoff: Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira lock eyes for ‘personal’ title fight

Champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Alex Pereira sized each other up for the first time at UFC 281 fight week.

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UFC champion Israel Adesanya praises "genius" Andrew Tate despite controversy

UFC champion Israel Adesanya and Andrew Tate are former kick-boxing world champions, but the controversial social media star opted to make his name outside of the ring

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Now with Glover Teixeira, Dominick Reyes eager to show new version at UFC 281: ‘Skill-wise, I’m Dom 2.0’

Dominick Reyes promises a new version of himself at UFC 281.

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Israel Adesanya surprised Alex Pereira is not UFC 281 betting favorite: ‘How do we change that or something, fake an injury?’

"I think we should bet on him this fight. Yeah, we'll just see what happens."

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UFC 281 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann arrives and does some autograph work

In the third episode of "Embedded" ahead of UFC 281 in New York, Molly McCann and others arrive to get their fight weeks started.

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Video: Does Israel Adesanya have the right mindset entering Alex Pereira trilogy at UFC 281?

The UFC 281 title-fight main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is a unique one. Yes, Adesanya is the middleweight champion, but how could he possibly feel like the man to beat given his history with Pereira? Pereira owns two wins over ...

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Israel Adesanya turned down big offers for acting roles to focus on UFC fight

Israel Adesanya is one of the UFC's biggest stars and has unsurprisingly been offered Hollywood roles, but he turned them down to focus on his upcoming title defence

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Glover Teixeira says Alex Pereira will make Israel Adesanya fight: ‘You’re getting touched by those hands’

Coach and training partner Glover Teixeira thinks Alex Pereira will force Israel Adesanya into a brawl in the UFC 281 main event.

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Israel Adesanya's coach admits to lying to UFC star after brutal KO defeat

Adesanya will step in the octagon this weekend with former two-time kickboxing rival Alex Pereira, who previously knocked him out in 2017, and the Nigerian's coach lied to keep him out of action for longer than planned

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‘I know something you don’t’: Israel Adesanya coy on Alex Pereira fight as UFC 281 approaches

Pereira beat Adesanya twice in kickboxing bouts and challenges the UFC middleweight champion in New York this weekend

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Israel Adesanya recalls "ruthless" chat from coach ahead of Alex Pereira fight

Adesanya will face a huge test this weekend at UFC 281 when he takes on former two-time kickboxing rival Alex Pereira for his UFC middleweight title, looking to avenge his two prior defeats to the Brazilian

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UFC 281 pre-event facts: History at stake for multiple fighters on huge card

Go inside the numbers of Saturday's stacked UFC 281 event, where multiple fighters have a chance to make history.

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UFC 281 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Alex Pereira’s son recalls mocking Israel Adesanya after KO loss

In the second episode of "Embedded" ahead of UFC 281 in New York, Alex Pereira's sons recall mocking Israel Adesanya after KO loss.

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Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira's History Colors UFC 281 Headliner

The trilogy shifts to Madison Square Garden, inside the octagon, where there's a clear advantage.

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Firas Zahabi picks Israel Adesanya to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 281: ‘Adesanya’s defense is much greater’

Firas Zahabi thinks a glaring difference between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in New York is in their defense.

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Alex Pereira: Israel Adesanya is ‘mentally shook’ ahead of UFC 281 showdown

Pereira holds two kickboxing wins over Adesanya – including a knockout – and challenges the middleweight champion for UFC gold on Saturday

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Israel Adesanya admits to crying backstage after most recent UFC title win

UFC champion Adesanya is back in action this weekend when he takes on Alex Pereira, and is hoping for a better performance after admitting he burst into tears following his win over Jarod Cannonier

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Israel Adesanya ‘cried backstage’ after disappointing himself in recent UFC win

Adesanya retained the middleweight title with a clinical but criticised decision win against Jared Cannonier last time out

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Israel Adesanya vows not to repeat Conor McGregor mistake ahead of UFC title fight

Adesanya will defend his UFC middleweight title against Alex Pereira this weekend and has vowed not to be overcome by the emotion of his rivalry as McGregor did against Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Israel Adesanya takes credit for Alex Pereira’s success in MMA: ‘Without me, he wouldn’t be here’

Israel Adesanya believes he's done plenty for Alex Pereira.

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UFC 281: Make your predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Esparza vs. Weili title fights

We want your predictions for UFC 281 in New York with Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira and Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili title fights.

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UFC 281 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Israel Adesanya (sort of) mows down a beehive

In the first episode of "Embedded" ahead of UFC 281 in New York, Israel Adesanya sets up shop in New Jersey, Alex Pereira sets up shop in Connecticut and more.

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