UFC 287

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States.[1]

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
The poster for UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2.
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateApril 8, 2023 (2023-04-08)
VenueKaseya Center
CityMiami, Florida, United States
Event chronology
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen

Background

The event marked the promotion's second visit to Miami and first since UFC 42 in April 2003.[1]

A UFC Middleweight Championship rematch between current champion Alex Pereira (also former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion) and former champion Israel Adesanya headlined the event.[2] The pairing previously met at UFC 281 in which Pereira captured the title by fifth round knockout.[3] The two also previously met twice in kickboxing matchups. The first in April 2016 at Glory of Heroes 1 which Pereira won by unanimous decision. Their second meeting took place at Glory of Heroes 7 in March 2017 which Pereira won by third round knockout.[4]

Nikolas Motta was expected to face Ignacio Bahamondes in a lightweight bout.[5] However, Motta pulled out in late March due to a cut on his head.[6] He was replaced by Trey Ogden at a catchweight of 160 pounds.[7]

A welterweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter: Live lightweight winner Michael Chiesa and Li Jingliang was expected to take place at the event.[8] However, Li withdrew from the bout due to a back injury and the bout was scrapped.[9][10]

Chris Barnett was expected to face Chase Sherman in a heavyweight bout.[11] However, Barnett pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in early April and was replaced by Karl Williams.[12] In turn, Sherman withdrew the day of the event due to a medical issue and the bout was scrapped.[13]

At the weigh-ins, Christian Rodriguez weighed in at 137 pounds, one pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse which went to his opponent Raul Rosas Jr.[14]

Results
Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira (c) KO (punches) 2 4:21 [lower-alpha 1]
Welterweight Gilbert Burns def. Jorge Masvidal Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Rob Font def. Adrian Yanez TKO (punches) 1 2:57
Welterweight Kevin Holland def. Santiago Ponzinibbio KO (punch) 3 3:16
Catchweight (137 lb) Christian Rodriguez def. Raul Rosas Jr. Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Middleweight Kelvin Gastelum def. Chris Curtis Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Women's Strawweight Luana Pinheiro def. Michelle Waterson Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Joe Pyfer def. Gerald Meerschaert TKO (punches) 1 3:15
Women's Strawweight Lupita Godinez def. Cynthia Calvillo Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Catchweight (160 lb) Ignacio Bahamondes def. Trey Ogden Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Steve Garcia def. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke KO (body kick and punches) 2 0:36
Women's Strawweight Sam Hughes def. Jaqueline Amorim Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. For the UFC Middleweight Championship.

[15]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[16]

  • Fight of the Night: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis
  • Performance of the Night: Israel Adesanya and Rob Font

See also

References
  1. "Heat arena, formerly FTX, has a new name: Kaseya Center". AP NEWS. 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  2. Jay Anderson (2023-01-27). "UFC 287 gets Pereira vs. Adesanya 2, Burns vs. Masvidal, Holland vs. Ponzinibbio". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  3. Brian Campbell (2022-11-13). "UFC 281 results, takeaways: The magic of Madison Square Garden delivers again in an all-time event". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  4. Michael Owens (2020-11-25). "Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya: an undeniable trilogy?". mmauk.net. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  5. Farah Hannoun (2023-01-18). "Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Nikolas Motta on tap for UFC 287 in April". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  6. Curtis Calhoun (2023-03-24). "Nikolas Motta withdraws from UFC 287 after brutal headbutt accident". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  7. Farah Hannoun and Nolan King (2023-03-28). "With Nikolas Motta out, Ignacio Bahamondes now will face Trey Ogden at UFC 287". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  8. Jay Pretty (2023-02-04). "Michael Chiesa-Jingliang Li added to UFC 287 lineup on April 8". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  9. Nolan King (2023-03-27). "Li Jingliang out of UFC 287 fight vs. Michael Chiesa due to injury". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  10. Nolan King (2023-04-03). "Michael Chiesa announces he's off UFC 287 after replacement options fizzle". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  11. Ryan Harkness (2023-02-15). "UFC 287 fight card: Chris Barnett vs. Chase Sherman heavyweight scrap headed to Miami". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  12. Umar (2023-04-02). "UFC 287 loses heavyweight matchup, new opponent's name reported". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  13. Alexander K. Lee (2023-04-08). "Karl Williams vs. Chase Sherman pulled from UFC 287". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  14. Alexander K. Lee (2023-04-07). "UFC 287 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya set for main event grudge match, one fighter misses weight". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  15. "UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  16. Dan Hiergesell (2023-04-09). "UFC 287 bonuses: Rob Font leads $50K winners with stunning knockout". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
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