Adesanya, Pereira enter MSG in style

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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 Pereirawho 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.

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.