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The Latest Breaking News from UFC 281

Dustin Poirier discusses chances of fourth Conor McGregor clash ahead of Michael Chandler fight

Poirier takes on Chandler in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout at UFC 281 this Saturday

The Independent UK

Through common lenses: Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira’s mutual opponents preview UFC 281 headliner

The four men who fought both Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira in kickboxing explain why they're so difficult – and give their predictions.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 281 video: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler set after both make weight

Arguably the most hyped match on UFC 281 now is official after lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler made weight.

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Alex Pereira Unafraid to Take MSG Stage, Israel Adesanya’s Title at UFC 281

Saturday’s stacked card is sure to deliver heavy blows and leave plenty to chew on by the end of the night.

Sports Illustrated

Silvana Gomez Juarez thrilled with UFC 281 booking vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz: ‘This is what I needed’

Silvana Gomez Juarez is happy with everything about her UFC return this Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 281’s Wellington Turman aspires to be like training partner Glover Teixeira

Ahead of UFC 281, Brazil's Wellington Turman said he aspires to be like training partner Glover Teixeira – an eventual UFC champion.

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UFC 281: Julio Arce says he has unfinished business in the Garden going after trifecta win

Julio Arce has a boxing win at Madison Square Garden and a kickboxing win there – but not yet an MMA win. He wants the trifecta at UFC 281.

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Conor McGregor sent "mad" advice to UFC rising star Molly McCann

McCann has recorded a sensational rise this year after picking up wins on back-to-back UFC London cards alongside teammate Paddy Pimblett

Irish Mirror

Conor McGregor sends "mad" advice to UFC rising star Molly McCann

McGregor is considered the UFC's biggest superstar and has had to deal with heightened fame for several years, which Liverpudlian star Molly McCann is also in the process of becoming as her career continues to grow

Daily Mirror

Video: Does Carla Esparza have a shot at defending the title against Zhang Weili at UFC 281?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses the chances of Carla Esparza retaining the strawweight title at UFC 281.

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UFC star Molly McCann won't watch World Cup over Qatar's human rights record

McCann is a massive football fan, but told reporters ahead of UFC 281 that she "isn't feeling" the tournament amid controversy over its host nation this year

Daily Mirror

Molly McCann dares Erin Blanchfield to try and “wrestlef***” her in UFC 281 fight

Molly McCann is a big underdog heading into her fight with Erin Blanchfield this Saturday and the Liverpudlian has dared her opponent to try and “wrestlef***” her

Daily Mirror

Alex Pereira: Israel Adesanya would deserve title rematch after UFC 281 but ‘isn’t going to want it’

Alex Pereira is confident his business with Israel Adesanya will reach a conclusion after UFC 281 one way or the other.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Julio Arce confident future at bantamweight, says recent weight miss was ‘small miscalculation’

Julio Arce is confident his UFC future is at bantamweight despite missing weight for his most recent outing in April.

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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

The Independent UK

‘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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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 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

The Independent UK

UFC 281 time: When does Adesanya vs Pereira start in UK and US this weekend?

Adesanya defends the middleweight belt in the main event, after Weili Zhang looks to regain strawweight gold and Dustin Poirier clashes with Michael Chandler

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya fight: Date, UK time, full card and stream for UFC 281

Adesanya will make his latest title defence in one of the biggest tests of his career against challenger Alex Pereira at UFC 281, with his rival having beaten him twice in kickboxing

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rose Namajunas: Hard to count out Carla Esparza, but ‘I’m definitely leaning more toward’ Zhang Weili at UFC 281

Rose Namajunas has a vested interest in the upcoming strawweight title fight at UFC 281.

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya predicts Alex Pereira will immediately "start to fold" in UFC title fight

UFC middleweight champion Adesanya thinks his former kickboxing rival Pereira will struggle to keep up with the pace he sets in their upcoming fight

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya made change to training as coach admits to "complacency"

Adesanya is going into his sixth middleweight defence at UFC 281 and his coach has gone back to basics after complacency started to catch up with the champion

USA Today Sports Media Group

Israel Adesanya mentions Gregory Rodrigues on list of potential future opponents: ‘He’s solid, he’s a good fight’

"I just think he's going to come up to the top and I'd like to test myself against a guy like that."

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