Adapt or perish. That saying can relate to anything, from nature to a fight. Regarding the latter, that is how Israel Adesanya is preparing for his rematch against Alex Pereira at UFC 287 on April 8.
Pereira defends the UFC middleweight title he took from Adesanya a few months ago in New York’s Madison Square Garden. This time, the rivalry between the two, where Pereira is 3-0 across MMA and kickboxing, heads to Florida’s Miami-Dade Arena.
At UFC 281, Pereira beat Adesanya via TKO, ending a title reign from 2019 to 2022. The loss also ended Adesanya's 23-fight win streak in the middleweight division. Given his run of bad luck against Pereira, what does “The Last Stylebender” have up his sleeve this time out?
“It’s going to be different,” Adesanya told Sports Illustrated. “I can’t reveal the work I’ve put in, but I’ll let it be known on the night of the fight that I’m the best. I’ll say less and do more… I’m not trying to intimidate him. That’s a waste of energy. You can’t. And he can’t intimidate me. I have nothing to lose. I’m coming in with everything.”
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In just eight MMA fights, Pereira has turned into a hard-hitting phenom. "Poatan" has six wins via knockout and is on a seven-fight win streak since losing his first bout. The former kickboxing champion is ready to continue his run. Fans will have to wait and see if he has done anything to improve, from his ground game to how he handles his weight.
Looking to buy UFC 287? Here's all you need to know to watch the event, including the price.
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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