UFC 281

Brazil's Alex Pereira, right, takes down Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the second round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Michael Chandler, above, grapples with Dustin Poirier during the second round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira arrives for a middleweight bout against Nigeria's Israel Adesanya at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

China's Zhang Weili, above, punches Carla Esparza during the second round of a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Michael Chandler, above, grapples with Dustin Poirier during the second round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

China's Zhang Weili, right, grapples with Carla Esparzaduring the first round of a women's strawweight title bout in the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke during the second round.

Dustin Poirier, right, punches Michael Chandler during the first round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

China's Zhang Weili, right, celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza in a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

China's Zhang Weili, left, grapples with Carla Esparza during the first round of a women's strawweight title bout in the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Carla Esparza, right, reacts after losing to China's Zhang Weili in a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

China's Zhang Weili, right, celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza in a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira kicks Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the first round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

China's Zhang Weili gestures after defeating Carla Esparza in a women's strawweight title bout in the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Nigeria's Israel Adesanya arrives for a middleweight bout against Brazil's Alex Pereira at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Dustin Poirier, right, punches Michael Chandler during the first round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira, right, exchanges punches with Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the second round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

China's Zhang Weili, left, grapples with Carla Esparza during the second round of a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira, front, and Nigeria's Israel Adesanya compete during the third round of a middleweight bout title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira, right, punches Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the fifth round of a middleweight at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Nigeria's Israel Adesanya, right, punches Brazil's Alex Pereira during the fourth round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

The corner for Brazil's Alex Pereira reacts after his middleweight bout against Nigeria's Israel Adesanya at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Alex Pereira arrives for a middleweight bout against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Brazil's Alex Pereira, left, kicks Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the first round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Dustin Poirier, left, works against Michael Chandler during the third round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

China's Zhang Weili, left, kicks Carla Esparza during the second round of a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Dustin Poirier, right, punches Michael Chandler during the first round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira, right, blocks a kick by Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the third round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

China's Zhang Weili, left, kicks Carla Esparzaduring the first round of a women's strawweight title bout in the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Brazil's Alex Pereira, left, kicks Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the first round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Nigeria's Israel Adesanya waits for the start of a middleweight bout title bout against Brazil's Alex Pereira at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round.

Michael Chandler, above, punches Dustin Poirier during the second round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Poirier stopped Chandler in the third round.

China's Zhang Weili punches Carla Esparza, right, during the first round of a women's strawweight title bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in New York. Zhang stopped Esparza with a rear neck choke in the second round.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their Bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Madison Square Garden on Nov 12, 2022 in New York.

Nigeria's Israel Adesanya, top, works against Brazil's Alex Pereira during the third round of a middleweight bout at the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event early Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brazil's Alex Pereira, right, blocks a punch from Nigeria's Israel Adesanya during the fifth round of a middleweight title bout in the UFC 281 mixed martial arts event, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in New York. Pereira stopped Adesanya in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Dominick Reyes (red gloves) fights against Ryan Spann (blue gloves) in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Dominick Reyes (red gloves) fights against Ryan Spann (blue gloves) in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Andre Petroski (red gloves) fights against Wellington Turman (blue gloves) in their middleweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Andre Petroski (red gloves) fights against Wellington Turman (blue gloves) in their middleweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Carlos Ulberg (red gloves) fights against Nicolae Negumereanu (blue gloves) in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Carlos Ulberg (red gloves) fights against Nicolae Negumereanu (blue gloves) in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Julio Arce (red gloves) fights against Montel Jackson (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Julio Arce (red gloves) fights against Montel Jackson (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Mike Trizano (red gloves) fights against Choi Seung-Woo (blue gloves) in their featherweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Mike Trizano (red gloves) fights against Choi Seung-Woo (blue gloves) in their featherweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (red gloves) fights against Silvana Gomez Juarez (blue gloves) in their women's strawweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (red gloves) fights against Silvana Gomez Juarez (blue gloves) in their women's strawweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their Lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Madison Square Garden on Nov 12, 2022 in New York.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights against Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Matt Frevola celebrates his victory over Ottman Azaita in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Erin Blanchfield (red gloves) fights against Molly McCann (blue gloves) in their women's flyweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Erin Blanchfield (red gloves) fights against Molly McCann (blue gloves) in their women's flyweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Brad Riddell (red gloves) fights against Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Brad Riddell (red gloves) fights against Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Dan Hooker (red gloves) fights against Claudio Puelles (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Dan Hooker (red gloves) fights against Claudio Puelles (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) gets emotional after defeating Frankie Edgar (red gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) gets emotional after defeating Frankie Edgar (red gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) gets emotional after defeating Frankie Edgar (red gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) gets emotional after defeating Frankie Edgar (red gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) gets emotional after defeating Frankie Edgar (red gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Frankie Edgar (red gloves) fights against Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Chris Gutierrez (blue gloves) gets emotional after defeating Frankie Edgar (red gloves) in their bantamweight bout during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.