A huge middleweight, Alex Pereira is looking to go 4-0 against Israel Adesanya across two sports. Will he get the job done and hold onto the UFC middleweight title?
UFC 287 takes place inside the Miami-Dade Arena on April 8, airing on ESPN+ PPV.
Pereira made his MMA debut in 2015 and, following an eight-fight win, has won six fights via knockout. He became the second-least experienced UFC champion since Brock Lesnar when he beat Adesanya at UFC 281 via TKO for the middleweight title. Already 3-0 against Adesanya in kickboxing and MMA, “Poatan” is ready to move on following what he expects to be a violent performance at UFC 287.
”The Last Stylebender” defended the belt five times before losing it to Pereira. The loss ended a 23-fight win streak in the division. Now on the outside looking in, Adesnaya still believes he has what it takes to take down Pereira following some close bouts.
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"I’m always beating him, I’m always dominating him until he finds that way to win," Adesanya said on DC & RC via Middle Easy. "That gives me a challenge, I love challenges, that gives me a challenge to rise to the occasion. An example, this weekend, it gives me an opportunity to remind and show people how great I am, and I love being in this position. Not everybody can be in this position and thrive, but I can."
Meanwhile, Miami’s Jorge Masvidal is ready to fight in front of family and friends against Gilbert Burns. A potential shot at the UFC welterweight title is on the line, and Masvidal’s career if he loses.
The Sporting News will provide weigh-in results for UFC 287. Follow along as each fighter on the card attempts to make weight.
UFC 287 weigh-in results
Main card
- Alex Pereira (c) (185) vs. Israel Adesanya (184.5) 2 for the UFC middleweight title
- Gilbert Burns (170) vs. Jorge Masvidal (171); Welterweights
- Rob Font (135) vs. Adrian Yanez (135.5); Bantamweights
- Kevin Holland (170.5) vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio (171); Welterweights
- Raul Rosas Jr. (135) vs. Christian Rodriguez (137.5); Bantamweights
Prelims
- Kelvin Gastelum (185) vs. Chris Curtis (186); Middleweights
- Michelle Waterson (116) vs. Luana Pinheiro (115.5); Strawweights
- Gerald Meerschaert (185.5) vs. Joe Pyfer (185.5); Middleweights
- Karl Williams (241) vs. Chase Sherman (249.5); Heavyweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Cynthia Calvillo () vs. Lupita Godinez (115.5); Strawweights
- Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (146) vs. Steve Garcia (145.5); Featherweighs
- Ignacio Bahamondes (159.5) vs. Trey Ogden (159.5) Catchweight
- Jaqueline Amorim (115.5) vs. Sam Hughes (116); Strawweights
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What is Alex Pereira's height?
Alex Pereira is 6-4.
What is Israel Adesanya's height?
Israel Adesanya is 6-4.
What is Alex Pereira's reach?
Alex Pereira has a reach of 79 inches.
What is Israel Adesanya's reach?
Israel Adesanya has a reach of 80 inches.
When is UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2?
- Date: Saturday, April 8 | Sunday, April 9
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. ET GMT | 8 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 2:15 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 287 takes place on April 8. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. ET GMT | 8 a.m. AEDT, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT. The UFC 287 main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT.
Pereira and Adesanya should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 2:15 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. 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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