UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira 11/12/2022 – This week’s UFC fight night is all set to get underway from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main event is going to be an exciting battle between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. Both fighters will enter the octagon to exchange fists under the Middleweight Division.
Adesanya is a huge favorite here as the UFC betting predictions remain on his side. The talented fighter is up against Pereira who has just built his UFC career. Fans will be able to watch the event live on ESPN+ and stream online with the UFC Fight Pass.
The betting lines are up and running for bettors to place their best bets on their favorite fighters. Adesanya is all set to go out against Pereira in this bout.
UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira 11/12/2022
| When: | Saturday, November 12, 11:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira 11/12/2022 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya | -180 | Alex Pereira | +155 |
Main Card
Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya will enter this fight with a record of 23-1-0. With only one defeat in his entire career, Adesanya has been one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC. Adesanya has dominated the Middleweight Division ever since he won his belt back in 2019.
One of the major advantages for Adesanya is his incredible 80-inch reach. Adesanya is an excellent striker with an average of 3.93 significant strikes per minute. His striking accuracy is at 53.83 percent and has managed to win four of his last five bouts.
Adesanya will use his switch stance to make it past Pereira. The talented fighter stands tall at six feet and four inches.
Alex Pereira
Moving onto Alex Pereira, the Brazilian fighter is holding a 6-1-0 record and he is pretty new to the UFC banner. However, Pereira is slowly emerging as a favorite. Pereira has a significant striking accuracy at 6.29 per minute and his accuracy is 68.91 percent.
Pereira has a kickboxing background that is sure to help him in this fight. However, he will have a slight disadvantage in reach with 79-inches. Pereira has an orthodox fighting stance and he managed to win five of his last five.
Pereira is holding a 3-0 UFC record and he is up against one of the best fighters in the Middleweight division.
Adesanya vs Pereira Betting Numbers
| Record | 18-0-0 | 6-1-0 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Country | New Zealand | Brazil |
| Height | 6’3″ | 6’3″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 185 | 185 |
| Reach (in) | 79″ | N/A |
| Win by KO/TKO | 65% | 83% |
| Win by Submission | 0% | 0% |
| Decisions | 35% | 17% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 4.44 | N/A |
| Striking accuracy | 51% | N/A |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 2.49 | N/A |
| Striking defense | 65% | N/A |
| Takedown average | 0 | N/A |
| Takedown accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown defense | 85% | N/A |
| Submission average | 0.48 | N/A |
Adesanya vs Pereira Betting Picks
This will be an incredible victory for Alex Pereira if he manages to win this fight. However, the UFC money line predictions are in favor of Israel Adesanya to win this epic fight. Adesanya has the experience on his side and he is all set to win against Pereira.
