UFC 287 is set to be an action-packed event featuring a middleweight title fight, the return of a welterweight star, and several other exciting match-ups. The main event will see Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya face off in their fourth meeting, with Pereira currently holding a 3-0 record against Adesanya. The co-main event is another exciting match-up between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal, who is looking to end his year-long hiatus with a victory.
Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya
The long-time rivals will compete in a rematch for the middleweight title, which Pereira won at UFC 281. This will be their second fight under the UFC banner and their fourth overall. With ‘Poatan’ already holding a 3-0 record against Adesanya in kickboxing and MMA, their fight is sure to draw massive interest from fans.
Co-Main Event: Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
The co-main event features Gilbert Burns taking on the returning Jorge Masvidal in a Fight of the Night contender. Masvidal’s return to the octagon comes after a year-long hiatus, and he will be looking to overcome a three-fight losing streak. The 38-year-old has also hinted at potentially retiring from the octagon if he loses this bout.
Other fights on the card include a bantamweight match between Rob Font and Adrian Yanez, a welterweight clash between fan-favorite Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio, and an opening bout featuring rising star Raul Rosas Jr. against Christian Rodriguez in the 135lbs division.
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