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Adesanya: 'The universe has presented me' with Pereira fight at UFC 281 (1:45)

Israel Adesanya is going to fight Alex Pereira at UFC 281. There is a delay of1:45.

Aug 5, 2022

There is a main event at the UFC.

In the main event of UFC 281 on November 12 in New York, Israel Adesanya will defend his UFC Middleweight title against Alex Pereira.

One win over Adesanya was via knockout. Adesanya is tied for third on the pound for pound MMA list. Adesanya is the top ranked at the middle weight. Adesanya was beaten in kickboxing by a decision in 2016 and then again a year later by a knockout by the same man.

Adesanya has a perfect record in his career at the middle weight class. The Nigerian-born New Zealand resident has won three in a row since he fell in a title bout. The undisputed title has been held by Adesanya since October.

The same card in which Adesanya successfully defended his title againstJared Cannonier featured a knockout by Pereira. He has five finishes in six pro MMA victories.

He has a pair of $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses to his credit.