UFC 281 Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira: How to Watch, Start Times, Predictions

UFC 281 Live Stream: How to Watch Adesanya vs. Pereira Online

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has a daunting weekend ahead of him, as the white-hot Alex Pereira looks to take home his first UFC belt at UFC 281. To make things more interesting, Adesanya and Pereira have met twice before in professional kickboxing matches — and Pereira won both times. R…

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This could be Adesanya's toughest challenge yet.

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