Standing at 6-4, Alex Pereira is one of the tallest middleweights in the UFC. “Poatan” uses his height and power to take down any opponent in his way. He has done that three times against Israel Adesanya. The latter now seeks revenge at UFC 287.
Pereira defends the UFC middleweight title against the former champion on April 8. The fight will take place at Miami-Dade Arena and will be the first UFC event in Miami since 2003.
Pereira was 2-1 in MMA from 2015-2016. After a successful kickboxing career, he joined the UFC in 2021 and has gone 4-0, beating Adesanya inside Madison Square Garden for the middleweight title.
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Known for his extreme weight cutting, Pereira started cutting weight for UFC 287 on March 23. Like past fights, he could bulk back up following the weigh-ins (reportedly going from 185 to 200lbs against Sean Strickland), giving him enough muscle mass to increase his knockout power.
Alex Pereira is really heavy cutting weight three weeks before the fight 😳#UFC287 pic.twitter.com/CIoFfpFn5U
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 23, 2023
Adesanya defended the middleweight title five times and was 12-1 in the UFC before facing Pereira. His last non-title fight was in 2019 against Anderson Silva.
During a reaction video to UFC 286, Adesanya looked focused when talking about Pereira. “The Last Stylebender” has made it his goal to reclaim the title he held from 2019-2022.
The last time they fought, their wallets were well-compensated. Here’s a breakdown of how much the two fighters earned in their previous bout, their purse history, and what they could make at UFC 287.
Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 fight purse, prize money
The official UFC 287 purse has not been released, but previous payouts for Pereira and Adesanya, including their last bout, could help provide insight into how much they will earn in fight four.
Adesanya earned about $153,000 in his UFC debut in 2018, per The Sports Daily. When he fought Anderson Silva at UFC 234 in 2019, Adesanya reportedly earned about $178,000. Beating Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 243, Adesanya earned $490,000, and he got about $642,000 in the rematch. Per Sports Zion, Adesanya took home $1.8 million in his last successful title defense against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276.
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Per The Sports Daily, Pereira made $134,000 in his UFC debut against Andreas Michailidis at Madison Square Garden. Per Sports Zion, He took home $188,000 against Sean Strickland.
Adesaya earned about $1.79 million at UFC 281, while Pereira took home $932k, per Total Sportal. The latter beat Adesaya via TKO and Dana White awarded him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What is Alex Pereira’s net worth?
Per First Sportz, Pereira has a reported net worth of $2 million.
Comparing him with other champions in the UFC, Jon Jones has a net worth of about $3 million, while Leon Edwards' net worth is about $1.5 million. Amanda Nunes has a net worth of about $4 million.
What is Israel Adesanya’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Adesanya is worth about $4 million.
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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.
How to watch UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. Dec. 10 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. Dec. 10 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Dec. 11 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. Dec. 11 | 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
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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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. Nikolas Motta; Lightweights
- Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes; Strawweights
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