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At UFC 287 faceoffs, Israel Adesanya wears a dog collar, and Gilbert Burns vows to defeat Jorge Masvidal

The stage was set and the energy palpable as four of UFC’s top fighters, middleweight champion Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya, Jorge Masvidal, and Gilbert Burns, stepped up to face each other one last time before their highly anticipated bouts at UFC 287. The event, slated to take place at the esteemed Kaseya Center in Miami on April 8, promises to be an electrifying display of … Continue reading At UFC 287 faceoffs, Israel Adesanya wears a dog collar, and Gilbert Burns vows to defeat Jorge Masvidal

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The UFC 287 weigh-in results reveal the anticipated main event bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, while one fighter fails to make weight

The highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been confirmed, as both fighters have made weight for their middleweight title match at UFC 287. Pereira weighed in at 185 pounds, while Adesanya came in just shy at 184.5 pounds. Adesanya was the first fighter to weigh in on the day, with Pereira arriving later in the weigh-in window. A similar success was … Continue reading The UFC 287 weigh-in results reveal the anticipated main event bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, while one fighter fails to make weight

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A detailed schedule of the much-awaited rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

This Saturday, the highly-anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya takes place at UFC 287, signifying the culmination of a longstanding grudge between the two fighters that dates back well before their initial forays into the octagon. When Pereira shocked the world last November at UFC 281 by mustering a thrilling fifth-round comeback to take down Adesanya with a barrage of strikes and become … Continue reading A detailed schedule of the much-awaited rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

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Can Alex Pereira maintain his winning streak against Israel Adesanya in UFC 287? Exploring the different paths to attain victory

After competing against each other for seven years, featuring in two different sports and three fights, Alex Pereira seems to have Israel Adesanya’s number as he has beaten Adesanya thrice. In the last fight, UFC 281, Pereira won the middleweight title. Come Saturday, Adesanya gets another shot at his long-term rival in the main event of UFC 287. However, it remains to be seen whether … Continue reading Can Alex Pereira maintain his winning streak against Israel Adesanya in UFC 287? Exploring the different paths to attain victory

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Alex Pereira disregards Khamzat Chimaev’s title prospects after UFC 287, refusing to discuss him

As the reigning UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has more pressing matters at hand than addressing Khamzat Chimaev’s threats to his title. When asked about the up-and-coming contender, Pereira brushed him off, stating that he will face whoever the UFC puts against him after his upcoming fight against Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 287 this Saturday in Miami. Despite being respectful towards … Continue reading Alex Pereira disregards Khamzat Chimaev’s title prospects after UFC 287, refusing to discuss him

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Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

Alex Pereira, the UFC middleweight champion, is set to face former champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287 in Miami. Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, had advised him to sit out and wait longer before facing Pereira again, but Adesanya chose to proceed with the rematch. Pereira agrees with Bareman’s advice and would have told Adesanya not to take the fight yet if he … Continue reading Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

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Adesanya ready for UFC 287 rematch, compares it to “8 Mile” movie moment. He’s focused and determined

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Israel Adesanya in his upcoming MMA rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Despite winning the majority of their previous battles, Adesanya currently sits at 0-3 against Pereira, suffering brutal knockout losses in the final rounds of their last two fights after being up on the scorecards. Their previous encounters include a controversial judges’ decision and two near-misses in … Continue reading Adesanya ready for UFC 287 rematch, compares it to “8 Mile” movie moment. He’s focused and determined

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Israel Adesanya elaborates on his belief in defeating Alex Pereira, stating that he remains triumphant until he fails

This weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira will face off in their fourth career collision, but this time in an MMA rematch. The previous kickboxing matches saw Pereira come out victorious each time, but Adesanya hopes to change that this weekend. While their third installment at UFC 281 had promised to answer some important questions, it ultimately ended in a TKO stoppage … Continue reading Israel Adesanya elaborates on his belief in defeating Alex Pereira, stating that he remains triumphant until he fails

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According to Glover Teixeira, Israel Adesanya won’t alter his approach for UFC 287 because wrestling isn’t his forte

The upcoming UFC 287 match between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been highly anticipated due to their past history. Pereira claimed the UFC middleweight title in November by knocking out Adesanya, and now the two rivals will face each other in an immediate rematch. Although it is difficult to have multiple fights in the UFC, Pereira’s friend and teammate Glover Teixeira believes it is … Continue reading According to Glover Teixeira, Israel Adesanya won’t alter his approach for UFC 287 because wrestling isn’t his forte

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Sean O’Malley foresees Israel Adesanya utilizing his wrestling technique to defeat Alex Pereira during the upcoming UFC 287 event

According to Sean O’Malley, Israel Adesanya will finally get a win over Alex Pereira this weekend at UFC 287, after losing to him in their last fight. During their last encounter, Pereira defeated Adesanya, stopping him in the fifth round to claim the belt. However, Adesanya had shown some success grappling with Pereira, and had also hurt him badly during the fight. Nevertheless, O’Malley believes … Continue reading Sean O’Malley foresees Israel Adesanya utilizing his wrestling technique to defeat Alex Pereira during the upcoming UFC 287 event

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Australian UFC fighter Robert Whittaker denies receiving an offer to fight Khamzat Chimaev

Robert Whittaker has taken to his podcast, MMArcade, to dispel rumors that he was offered a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. While speaking with Ariel Helwani, Chimaev claimed that Whittaker was among the fighters he was offered following his UFC 279 victory over Kevin Holland. However, Whittaker has made it clear that he was never offered a fight with Chimaev. “I haven’t been offered any fight. … Continue reading Australian UFC fighter Robert Whittaker denies receiving an offer to fight Khamzat Chimaev

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Matt Brown believes Israel Adesanya can conquer his fear by defeating Alex Pereira, but it’s a make-or-break moment for his legacy

Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a storied history, with each of their three past fights ending in dramatic fashion, leaving Adesanya looking for revenge at UFC 287 knowing that his legacy as a fighter is on the line. UFC welterweight fighter Matt Brown believes that this fight is the most important fight of Adesanya’s career, as a loss will drastically alter his legacy. Brown … Continue reading Matt Brown believes Israel Adesanya can conquer his fear by defeating Alex Pereira, but it’s a make-or-break moment for his legacy

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