Heading into UFC 287, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya are looking for multiple ways to outdo each other. Pre-fight training sessions are where the extra work gets put in. It will look to all pay off when the two clash for Pereira’s UFC middleweight title on April 8.
UFC 287 will be inside the Miami-Dade Arena, airing on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
Pereira, 35, competed in kickboxing from 2012-2021. Initially joining the MMA world around 2015-2016, Pereira returned to action in 2020 and is 4-0 in the UFC. Though he has limited experience inside the octagon, "Poatan" has a good team behind him, with former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira leading the way.
Thanks to Teixeira, Pereira has been working with another light heavyweight great, Chuck Liddell. The trio study tactics and go over techniques as Pereira attempts to go 4-0 against Adesanya.
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Speaking of Adesanya, the former champion held the UFC middleweight title from 2019-2022. "The Last Stylebender" had a three-fight win streak snapped by Pereira and is ready to reclaim middleweight gold.
How is the 33-year-old preparing for Pereira? By focusing on his grappling. Bringing down Pereira early is key to avoiding his deadly power shots.
Here is all the information you need to watch UFC 287, including channel, time and fight card.
How to watch UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. April 8 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. April 8 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. April 9 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. April 9 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 287 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
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In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 PPV price: How much does UFC 287 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 287 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 287 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 287 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $12.99/month |
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When is UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2?
- Date: Saturday, April 8 | Sunday, April 9
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET GMT | 9 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. GMT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 287 takes place on April 8. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET GMT | 9 a.m. AEDT, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT. The UFC 287 main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT.
Pereira and Adesanya should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. GMT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UFC 287 fight card
Main card
- Alex Pereira (c) vs. Israel Adesanya 2 for the UFC middleweight title
- Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal; Welterweights
- Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez; Bantamweights
- Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Welterweights
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez; Bantamweights
Prelims
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweights
- Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro; Strawweights
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer; Middleweights
- Karl Williams vs. Chase Sherman; Heavyweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lupita Godinez; Strawweights
- Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Steve Garcia; Featherweighs
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden; Catchweight
- Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes; Strawweights
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