UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2

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.

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Israel Adesanya

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Alex Pereira

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Gilbert Burns

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Jorge Masvidal

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Rob Font

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Adrian Yanez

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Kevin Holland

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Santiago Ponzinibbio

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