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The Latest Breaking News from UFC 281

Leglock artist Claudio Puelles excited to perform on UFC 281 stage: ‘There’s not a lot of love for grapplers’

Claudio Puelles will be looking to make it six straight wins at UFC 281.

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Chris Gutierrez respects Frankie Edgar, says beating him at UFC 281 ‘not bittersweet at all’

Chris Gutierrez is honored to be former UFC champ Frankie Edgar's final opponent and has no qualms about sending him off with an L.

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A World of Possibilities Awaits Dustin Poirier at UFC 281

The former interim lightweight champ knows a win Saturday against Michael Chandler opens options to challenge for the division belt.

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How Michael Chandler Can Make Case for Title Shot With UFC 281 Win

Chandler has Dustin Poirier up first at Madison Square Garden, but he wants Islam Makhachev next.

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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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Frankie Edgar confirms he’s retiring ‘for sure’ from MMA at UFC 281, shares favorite career moment

Frankie Edgar confirms it's his last fight.

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UFC 281 faceoff: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and other non-title faceoffs

The hype for the UFC 281 featured bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler continued to grow with their first faceoff.

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UFC 281 faceoff: Zhang Weili hears chants from crowd during staredown with Carla Esparza

Reigning champion Carla Esparza and former champ Zhang Weili had their first UFC 281 faceoff at the pre-fight press conference.

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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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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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Carla Esparza on Zhang Weili before UFC 281: ‘It doesn’t really matter what she thinks or fears’

Being doubted is nothing new for UFC champ Carla Esparza, who is feeling confident as an underdog against Zhang Weili.

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Dustin Poirier unsure if he’ll get title shot with UFC 281 win, but says Charles Oliveira’s loss ‘definitely opens up the doors’

Dustin Poirier feels Charles Oliveira's loss opened things up for him.

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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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Big favorite Zhang Weili says she has no fear of Carla Esparza in UFC 281 title fight

She may be the challenger at UFC 281 on Saturday, but former women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili is brimming with confidence.

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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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Michael Chandler: Islam Makhachev should defend UFC title vs. a lightweight before Alexander Volkanovski

Ahead of his UFC 281 bout, Michael Chandler makes his case for the next title shot rather than Alexander Volkanovski.

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Beneil Dariush picks Dustin Poirier to win at UFC 281, says Michael Chandler too ‘focused on being entertaining’

Beneil Dariush believes Michael Chandler could beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 – if he actually used his complete toolset.

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Photos: UFC 281 media day in New York

Check out these photos of the fighters from UFC 281 media day in New York.

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Video: ‘UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira’ media day videos

Before UFC 281 on Saturday, the fighters are scheduled to speak to reporters at media day in New York.

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Video: UFC 281 pre-fight press conference live stream

Watch MMA Junkie's live stream of the UFC 281 pre-fight press conference in New York.

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After ‘bummer’ over Rose Namajunas, UFC champ Carla Esparza ‘excited to put it all on the line’ vs. Zhang Weili

Carla Esparza is hoping her title defense at UFC 281 against Zhang Weili can erase the criticism of her title win over Rose Namajunas.

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VIDEO: Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler had a cool first encounter in the UFC

Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler don't need to have manufactured heat between each other to make us want to tune in.

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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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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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