UFC 281 staff picks and predictions: Will the Diamond shine bright in MSG?

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UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira

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Dustin Poirier when he faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 269.UFC 281 is almost here, with a PPV main card that is stacked with what should be thrilling fights. The main event is a salivating trilogy fight (of sorts) between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Alex Pereira. The co-main sees UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza defend against former champ Zhang Weili.

Before those title fights though there’s Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler in the all-violence division. This one should be good, real good. Also on the main card is the retirement fight of Frankie Edgar, who…