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UFC 287 results: Israel Adesanya KNOCKS OUT Alex Pereira
Israel “The Stylebender” Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Photo via UFC (Twitter)
UFC 287 just took place in Miami, Florida, and lived up to the hype and more.
In the main event, Israel Adesanya finally defeated his long-time kickboxing and MMA rival Alex Pereria to retake the middleweight title.
After a competitive and measured first round where both fighters traded kicks, things really started to heat up in the second.
When Pereria pressed his opponent against the cage in the last minute of the round, throwing bombs, Adesanya countered with a right hand from hell that rocked the Brazilian, just to floor him with another heavy right hand.
And just like that, the fight was over.
“People, Earth, I need to say something. I hope everyone can feel this level of happiness one time of your life,” Adesanya said. “They say revenge is sweet, and I got a sweeth tooth.”
ADESANYA GETS ONE BACK! HE KNOCKS PEREIRA OUT COLD! 😱 #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/P01reBg6je
— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023
Go Octagon-side for THE knockout of the night 🔥 #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/RSB0P6aiZq
— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023
Stylebender stayed on the grind the entire time 💪 #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/zV76PBytkg
— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023
Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
In the welterweight co-main event, Gilbert Burns defeated Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision after three tough rounds.
After the fight MMA veteran “Gamebred” decided to retire from the sport in front of his home town crowd.
“20 years, fifty-some fights. I don’t feel the same when I get in here no more,” Masvidal said. “I’m good for life now.”
After a storied career in the fight game, @GamebredFighter is calling it a career
THANK YOU JORGE 🙌 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/XrpDQiTEpl
— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023
50 000 dollar post-fight bonuses
The 50 000 dollar Fight of the Night bonus went to Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Curtis.
The Performance of the Night bonuses went to Rob Font and Israel Adesanya.
Read more: Rob Font returns with a huge first-round TKO
Official UFC 287 results
Main card
- Middleweight bout: Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira via knockout, round 2
- Welterweight bout: Gilbert Burns def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Bantamweight bout: Rob Font def. Adrian Yanez via TKO (punches), round 1
- Welterweight bout: Kevin Holland def. Santiago Ponzinibbio via knockout (punch), round 3
- Bantamweight bout: Christian Rodriguez def. Raul Rosas Jr. via unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Prelims
- Kelvin Gastelum def. Chris Curtis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-37)
- Luana Pinheiro def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
- Joe Pyfer def. Gerald Meerschaert via first-round TKO (3:15)
- Lupita Godinez def. Cynthia Calvillo via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
- Ignacio Bahamondes def. Trey Ogden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Steve Garcia def. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke via second-round KO (0:36)
- Sam Hughes def. Jaqueline Amorim via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
The fight between Karl Williams and Chase Sherman was canceled.
Read more: Hyped Raul Rosas Jr takes his first pro loss at UFC 287
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