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VIDEO: UFC 281 ‘Countdown’ for Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira

Did you miss the debut of UFC 281 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.

The segment takes a special look at the middleweight title fight between champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. It’s the first time Adesanya and Pereira will meet inside the cage, but they’re no strangers to each other, with Pereira owning two kickboxing wins over Adesanya.

UFC 281 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+.

“Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 281.

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