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Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Official For UFC 281

After weeks of deliberation, a lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler has finally been set for UFC's November 12th pay-per-view event. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported Tuesday that the matchup was official for UFC 282, which is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Reports … Continue reading Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Official For UFC 281 →

Dan Hooker Set For Lightweight Return Against Claudio Puelles At UFC 281

Coming back down to his regular weight class, Dan Hooker will face rising talent Claudio Puelles at UFC's November 12th show. The fight is scheduled to take place as part of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA, as first reported by FordewinMMA. Hooker briefly appeared at featherweight in … Continue reading Dan Hooker Set For Lightweight Return Against Claudio Puelles At UFC 281 →

Three More Fights Join UFC 281 Lineup

The lineup for UFC's November 12th pay-per-view event is growing quickly. Three new fights have recently been reported for UFC 281, which is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Lightweights Moicano, Riddell To Battle Talented lightweights Renato Moicano and Brad Riddell have been paired up for … Continue reading Three More Fights Join UFC 281 Lineup →

Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza To Face Former Titleholder Zhang Weili At UFC 281

UFC Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza will look to defend her belt for the first time later this year, facing former titleholder Zhang Weili at the promotion's November 12th pay-per-view event. The title fight between Esparza and Zhang was confirmed by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Thursday. The bout is part of UFC 281, which … Continue reading Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza To Face Former Titleholder Zhang Weili At UFC 281 →

Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya To Face Rival Alex Pereira At UFC 281

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has the chance to avenge a kickboxing loss under MMA rules later this year, facing rival Alex Pereira in a five-round title fight. Adesanya and Pereira are expected to meet at UFC 281 on November 12th, per an announcement made by the middleweight champion on ESPN's SportCenter this Friday. The … Continue reading Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya To Face Rival Alex Pereira At UFC 281 →

Report: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Being Attempted For UFC 281 In November

A fight between two of the lightweight division's top names is near being finalized. UFC is reportedly in the process of finalizing a fight between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler for their November 12th pay-per-view card. Should the fight be made official, it would join what is expected to be UFC's annual appearance at Madison … Continue reading Report: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Being Attempted For UFC 281 In November →