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Will Alex Pereira maintain his unbeaten record against Israel Adesanya in their fourth match-up?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is returning with another pay-per-view event – UFC 287 – headlined by the middleweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, marking their fourth fight in total. This bout is highly anticipated and could potentially be the most exciting fight yet. Let’s examine this prominent fight, along with other top bets for UFC 287. Jorge Masvidal (+360): Despite his … Continue reading Will Alex Pereira maintain his unbeaten record against Israel Adesanya in their fourth match-up?

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Will UFC 287 preview determine the fate of Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal?

The highly anticipated UFC middleweight championship of the world between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya is set to take place for the fourth time, potentially marking the final battle between the two. Ahead of the event, MMA Fighting’s top journalists, including Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew, will provide an in-depth analysis of the matchup, highlighting each fighter’s strengths and what changes can be … Continue reading Will UFC 287 preview determine the fate of Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal?

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Brazilian fighters analyze Alex Pereira’s odds of winning against Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira is currently the only Brazilian holding a UFC belt and he is facing his longtime rival Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 287 on Saturday. Ahead of the fight, some Brazilian MMA legends gave their thoughts on the match-up. Demian Maia, two-time UFC title contender and UFC Fight Pass color commentator said that the fight is a tough one … Continue reading Brazilian fighters analyze Alex Pereira’s odds of winning against Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

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Israel Adesanya promises to have one fight only with Alex Pereira following their last UFC 287 confrontatio

Israel Adesanya is determined to make his fourth meeting with Alex Pereira the final one as the two fighters prepare for the main event at UFC 287 on Saturday. Adesanya has the opportunity to reclaim the UFC middleweight title that he was stripped of by Pereira in November, as well as secure his first victory over Pereira in their ongoing kickboxing rivalry. Speaking after the … Continue reading Israel Adesanya promises to have one fight only with Alex Pereira following their last UFC 287 confrontatio

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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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Dana White refutes inquiries about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland’s clash, asks if the intention is to provoke discord

During the UFC 287 pre-fight press conference, athletes Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were expected to be questioned about their altercation during fight week. However, UFC president Dana White shut down any inquiries about the issue. The incident occurred at the host hotel in Miami, and videos showed the welterweights engaged in a shouting match. Masvidal responded with an expletive-filled reply when asked what had … Continue reading Dana White refutes inquiries about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland’s clash, asks if the intention is to provoke discord

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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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Gilbert Burns employed individuals to examine him and rivals, while Jorge Masvidal is more astute than believed

Gilbert Burns has been strategically honing his approach to fights by enlisting the help of a scout to assess potential opponents. Ahead of his UFC 287 bout against Jorge Masvidal, Burns told the Trocação Franca podcast of how scout Daniel Mendes’ analytical approach has helped him understand Masvidal’s fighting style better. Part of Mendes’ job is to collate extensive footage of opponents, including identifying and … Continue reading Gilbert Burns employed individuals to examine him and rivals, while Jorge Masvidal is more astute than believed

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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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Raul Rosas Jr. calls out critical rivals and urges them to learn from him to secure a spot on the PPV main card

Raul Rosas Jr. may only be 18 years old and have just one fight under his belt in the UFC, but he’s already proving to be a seasoned trash-talker. Despite criticism he’s faced about being given a high-profile opportunity on the UFC 287 pay-per-view main card over ranked fighters and veterans with more experience, Rosas fired back at media day by saying that they should … Continue reading Raul Rosas Jr. calls out critical rivals and urges them to learn from him to secure a spot on the PPV main card

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