Hot on the heels of an electric night of action at the UFC APEX, where nine of 11 bouts ended inside the distance and a new contender emerged in the strawweight division, the Octagon touches down in New York City for the UFC’s annual November visit to Madison Square Garden.UFC 281 features one of the most complete lineups of the year, with a host of matchups carrying divisional significance, the final appearance of a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and a grudge match in the lightweight division, all capped by a pair of outstanding championship fights.Here’s a closer look at what’s on tap. Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira Israel Adesanya prepares to fight Yoel Romero at UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira will finally share the Octagon, with the UFC middleweight title hanging in the balance and the lingering questions about the rivalry between the two likely to be answered.Adesanya is undef...
