LiamPicksFights' MMA Article: UFC 281
UFC 281
When we are treated to pay per view cards as stacked as this Saturday’s offering, we are reminded why we are fight fans. Building anticipation is a natural part of fight promotion, but the anticipation that has been built up for the middleweight championship bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira has benefited from years of fermentation. Adesanya last squared off with Pereira in the kickboxing arena in March of 2017. Despite dominating the early going, Adesanya met an unfortunate ending, being knocked out by his rival in brutal fashion. Now it is Adesanya as a champion defending his crown against the oncoming force with a claim unique among UFC middleweights. Pereira is the only active middleweight with a win over Adesanya in any venue of combat sports. The intrigue is natural and deserved. Let’s examine the entire card and what makes UFC 281 such a special night of fights.
Carlos Ulberg vs. Nicolae Negumereanu
Fight Odds: -130 Ulberg vs. +110 Negumereanu
Weight Class: 205lb. (Light Heavyweight)