UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on April 8, 2023, at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida, United States.
Event: UFC 287: “Pereira vs. Adesanya 2”
Date: Sat., April 8, 2023
Location: Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida
Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN, ESPN+ (6:15 p.m. ET Prelims | 10 p.m. ET Main Card)
Background
The event will mark the promotion's second visit to Miami and first since UFC 42 in April 2003.
A UFC Middleweight Championship rematch between current champion Alex Pereira (also former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion) and former champion Israel Adesanya is expected to headline the event. The pairing previously met at UFC 281 in which Pereira captured the title by fifth round knockout. The two also previously met twice in kickboxing matchups. The first in April 2016 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.
Fight card
UFC 287 PPV Main Event On ESPN+:
185 lbs.: UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya
UFC 287 PPV Main Card, Prelims Bouts On ESPN+:
170 lbs.: Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
170 lbs.: Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
135 lbs.: Christian Rodriguez vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
135 lbs.: Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez
170 lbs.: Michael Chiesa vs. Li Jingliang
185 lbs.: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis
170 lbs.: Ian Garry vs. Song Kenan
115 lbs.: Cynthia Calvillo vs. Loopy Godinez
115 lbs.: Luana Pinheiro vs. Michelle Waterson
155 lbs.: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Nikolas Motta
145 lbs.: Steve Garcia vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
185 lbs.: Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer
265 lbs.: Chase Sherman vs. Chris Barnett