UFC returned to MSG after a long time with its star embedded PPV event. UFC 281 was filled with action packed fights, and each athlete gave their 100% to put on a show for the fans.
5. Erin Blanchfield submits Molly McCann
Molly McCann was on a roll, and she was looking to take her win streak to 4 against Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281. Molly was very confident, but Erin made quick work of her and submitted her in the first round.
4. Ryan Spann KOs Dominick Reyes
Ryan Spann took on former title challenger, Dominick Reyes in a light heavyweight contest. Many thought Reyes would revive his career against Spann, but his opponent ran through him in just 90 seconds. Definitely the biggest win of Ryan Spann's career.
3. Dustin Poirier submits Michael Chandler
Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler put up a potential fight of the year. This fight had everything, Chandler's explosive style made things tough for Poirier but he hung in there, and ultimately sunk in the rear-naked choke to get the win.
Carla Esparza took on Zhang Weili for the women's strawweight title in the co-main event of UFC 281. Zhang's skills were on full display, and to everyone's surprise she submitted the champ to get the victory.
2. Zhang Weili submits Carla Esparza
Israel Adesanya's arch-nemesis from his kickboxing days, Alex Pereira chased him down to the UFC. These two squared up at the main event of UFC 281, and Pereira turned the arena upside down by stopping Izzy in the 5th round of their contest.
1. Alex Pereira stops Israel Adesanya