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          UFC 281 arrivals: Adesanya, Pereira enter MSG in style

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          A double knockdown?! You need to see this to believe it (0:26)

          Mike Trizano and SeungWoo Choi land strikes at the same time, resulting in a brief double knockdown. (0:26)

          • ESPN staffNov 13, 2022, 02:31 AM

          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.

          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.