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UFC 287 Recap: Adesanya Retains Middleweight Title, Masvidal Dominates Burns

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Opponents Alex Pereira of Brazil and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria face off during the UFC 287 ceremonial weigh-in at Kaseya Center on April 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

The American Airlines Arena in Miami played host to one of the most exciting events in UFC history as fans witnessed a night of thrilling fights and shocking upsets. The main event of UFC 287 saw a rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight title.

UFC Middleweight Title Fight: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira

In a highly anticipated rematch, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira faced off for the UFC Middleweight Title. Adesanya, also known as The Last Stylebender, entered the octagon with a record of 24-2-0, while Pereira, also known as Poatan, had a record of 7-2-0. The two fighters put on an impressive display of striking, but it was Adesanya who emerged victorious with a KO/TKO punch to the head at 04:21 of the second round.

Welterweight Fight: Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns

Jorge Masvidal, also known as Gamebred, squared off against Gilbert Burns, also known as Durinho, in a welterweight bout. Masvidal entered the fight with a record of 35-17-0, while Burns had a record of 22-5-0. The fight went the distance, with Masvidal winning by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at 05:00 of the third round.

Bantamweight Fight: Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez

Rob Font faced off against Adrian Yanez in a bantamweight fight. Font had a record of 20-6-0, while Yanez had a record of 16-4-0. The fight was over quickly, with Font winning by KO/TKO punch to the head at 02:57 of the first round.

Middleweight Fight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis

Kelvin Gastelum took on Chris Curtis in a middleweight fight. Gastelum had a record of 18-8-0, while Curtis had a record of 30-10-0. The fight went the distance, with Gastelum winning by unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 27-30) at 05:00 of the third round.

Complete results

UFC 287
Pereira vs. Adesanya 2

9th April 2023
AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA, 601 BISCAYNE BLVD. Miami
FL, United States

Main Card

  • 🏆 UFC Middleweight Title
    win
    Israel Adesanya
    The Last Stylebender
    24-2-0
    VS
    Alex Pereira
    Poatan
    7-2-0
    KO/TKO Punch Head / time: 04:21 round:2
  • Welterweight
    Jorge Masvidal
    Gamebred
    35-17-0
    VS
    win
    Gilbert Burns
    Durinho
    22-5-0
    Decision – Unanimous 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 / time: 05:00 round:3
  • Bantamweight
    win
    Rob Font
    20-6-0
    VS
    Adrian Yanez
    16-4-0
    KO/TKO Punch Head / time: 02:57 round:1
  • Welterweight
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Argentine Dagger
    30-7-0
    VS
    win
    Kevin Holland
    Trailblazer
    24-9-0
    KO/TKO Punch Head / time: 03:16 round:3
  • Bantamweight
    win
    Christian Rodriguez
    9-1-0
    VS
    Raul Rosas Jr.
    El Niño Problema
    7-1-0
    Decision – Unanimous 28-29, 28-29, 28-29 / time: 05:00 round:3

    • Preliminary Card

  • Middleweight
    Chris Curtis
    Action-Man
    30-10-0
    VS
    win
    Kelvin Gastelum
    18-8-0
    Decision – Unanimous 28-29, 28-29, 27-30 / time: 05:00 round:3
  • Welterweight
    Michael Chiesa
    Maverick
    18-6-0
    VS
    Opponent TBA
    / time: 00:00 round:0
  • Women’s Strawweight
    Michelle Waterson-Gomez
    The Karate Hottie
    18-11-0
    VS
    win
    Luana Pinheiro
    11-1-0
    Decision – Split 29-28, 28-29, 28-29 / time: 05:00 round:3
  • Welterweight
    Michael Chiesa
    Maverick
    18-6-0
    VS
    Li Jingliang
    The Leech
    19-8-0
    / time: 00:00 round:0
  • Middleweight
    Gerald Meerschaert
    GM3
    35-16-0
    VS
    win
    Joe Pyfer
    Bodybagz
    11-2-0
    KO/TKO Punches Head / time: 03:15 round:1
  • Heavyweight
    Chase Sherman
    The Vanilla Gorilla
    16-11-0
    VS
    Karl Williams
    8-1-0
    / time: 00:00 round:0
  • Women’s Strawweight
    Cynthia Calvillo
    9-6-1
    VS
    win
    Loopy Godinez
    9-3-0
    Decision – Split 28-29, 29-28, 27-30 / time: 05:00 round:3
  • Heavyweight
    Chris Barnett
    Beastboy
    23-8-0
    VS
    Chase Sherman
    The Vanilla Gorilla
    16-11-0
    / time: 00:00 round:0

    • Early Preliminary Card

  • Catch Weight
    win
    Ignacio Bahamondes
    La Jaula
    14-4-0
    VS
    Trey Ogden
    Samurai Ghost
    16-6-0
    Decision – Unanimous 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 / time: 05:00 round:3
  • Featherweight
    win
    Steve Garcia
    Mean Machine
    14-5-0
    VS
    Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
    Wolverine
    39-11-0
    KO/TKO Punch Body / time: 00:36 round:2
  • Women’s Strawweight
    win
    Sam Hughes
    Sampage
    8-5-0
    VS
    Jaqueline Amorim
    6-1-0
    Decision – Unanimous 28-29, 28-29, 28-29 / time: 05:00 round:3
  • Lightweight
    Nikolas Motta
    Iron
    13-4-0
    VS
    Ignacio Bahamondes
    La Jaula
    14-4-0
    / time: 00:00 round:0
    • FightNation

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