UFC 281 is headlined by a pair of title fights featuring Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza putting their belts on the line in New York on Saturday.
Both of the defending champions face formidable opponents. Adesanya takes on Alex Pereira, who has beaten him twice in kickboxing. Esparza's first title defense of her second reign comes against former champion Zhang Weili.
But there was plenty to see before before the action began in the Octagon.
Fight night fashion
Adesanya and Pereira donned all-black outfits. Michael Chandler opted for an all-blue ensemble.
Here comes the MW king 👑
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Poatan Pereira has arrived 🏹 #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/J9AVV7R4Cn
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Chandler is all smiles as he arrives at MSG 🤩 #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/6NEBIdFQ2M
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Li: The Drip King 💧#UFC281 pic.twitter.com/BcHiAtWpMp
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Stars at MSG
Stars flocked to Madison Square Garden to see the action unfold in person. Kamaru Usman was on hand with his "Wakanda Forever" castmates, Lupita Nyong'o and Michaela Coel, to support Adesanya.
#WakandaForever! pic.twitter.com/YPZ1jH5lLT
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S Q U A D 🤩 #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/57m76PlTjY
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2022
The featherweight champ checks in from NYC 🗽 #UFC281
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