VIDEO: Watch the press conference for UFC 281, with Alex Poatan and Israel Adesanya. LIVE!

The time is coming. On the eve of the awaited UFC 281, which takes place this Saturday (12), in New York (USA), Ultimate holds the promotional press conference for the show. This Wednesday (9), Alex Poatán and the middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Israel adesanya talks to the press and dictates the tone of the challenge that moves MMA over the weekend. The broadcast starts at 20pm (Brasília time).

New Brazilian star in mixed martial arts, Poatan has his first title fight in the company. Executioner of the Nigerian twice in kickboxing, the São Paulo native has a reunion with his old rival in the Ultimate title fight, the first confrontation under MMA rules.

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In addition to Alex and Israel, another title challenge moves the UFC 281. Carla esparza, strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg.) and Weili Zhang they also participate in the chat before measuring forces in the Octagon.

Another clash that promises to shake fans' spirits is the meeting between Dustin poirier e Michael chandler. The important duel for the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) puts the interim title holder and the Bellator legend on a collision course.

UFC 281 fight list

MAIN CARD (0 p.m. Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Israel adesanya x Alex Poatán – Fight for the belt

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Carla esparza x Weili Zhang – Fight for the belt

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dustin poirier x Michael chandler

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Frankie Edgar x Chris Gutierrez

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dan Hooker x Claudio Puelles

PRELIMINARY CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Brad Riddell x Renato Moicano

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Dominick reyes x Ryan spann

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Molly McCann x Erin Blanchfield

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Andre Petroski x Wellington Turman

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Ottman azaitar x Matt frevola

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Karolina Kowalkiewicz x Silvana Gomez Juarez

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Mike Trizano x seung woo choi

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julio Maple x Montel Jackson

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Carlos Ulberg x Nicolae Negumereanu

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