UFC 281 FIGHTERS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN CHAMPIONS OR COMPETED FOR THE ULTIMATE TITLE

In addition to Adesanya and Esparza, who defend the middleweight and strawweight titles, this Saturday's event (12) features other athletes who have already held or competed for belts in Ultimate.

The Pole, who faces Silvana Juarez on the preliminary card, fought for the strawweight title in 2016, but was defeated by compatriot Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Also in action on the preliminary card, against Ryan Spann, the 'Devastator' faced Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt in 2020 and ended up losing in a controversial decision.

Dominick reyes

Saying goodbye to professional MMA in a duel against Chris Gutierrez, the North American was lightweight champion between 2010 and 2012 and is one of the record holders for title defenses in the division.

Frankie Edgar

Dustin Poirierr's opponent, the American had the opportunity to win the UFC lightweight belt in 2021, but was knocked out by Charles do Bronx.

Michael chandler

On the other hand, 'Diamante' was already interim lightweight champion, but lost both chances to become linear champion: against Khabib and Do Bronx.

Dustin poirier

Finally, the Chinese woman challenges Carla Esparza in search of her second reign in the strawweight division, of which she was champion between 2019 and 2021.

Weili Zhang