UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Rematch - Results and Highlights
The highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya took place at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida on April 9, 2023. Both fighters were looking to settle the score after their first encounter ended in a knockout victory for Adesanya. The event also featured a stacked card with several exciting fights. Here's a look at the results and highlights from UFC 287.
Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2
In the main event, Alex Pereira was looking for redemption against his rival Israel Adesanya. The first round was a feeling-out process with both fighters exchanging strikes. However, it was Adesanya who was able to land the more significant shots. In the second round, Pereira came out more aggressive and was able to land some heavy shots on Adesanya. The two fighters exchanged blows, but it was Pereira who landed a devastating left hook that sent Adesanya crashing to the canvas. Pereira followed up with some ground and pound, but the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
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Winner: Alex Pereira via KO (Round 2)
Co-Main Event: Amanda Nunes vs. Germaine de Randamie 2
In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes was looking to defend her looking to take the fight to the ground. However, de Randamie was able to defend the takedowns and keep the fight standing. De Randamie was able to land some good strikes, but Nunes was able to weather the storm and eventually got the fight to the ground. Nunes was able to mount de Randamie and landed some heavy ground and pound, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Winner: Amanda Nunes via TKO (Round 3)
Other Notable Fights
- Kamaru Usman defeated Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision (49-46,
- Brandon Moreno defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round to become the new flyweight champion.
- Sean O'Malley defeated Jose Aldo via KO (Round 1) in a bantamweight bout.
Overall, UFC 287 was a great event with several exciting fights. The main event between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya lived up to the hype, with Pereira getting the knockout victory. Amanda Nunes also put on a The new flyweight champion Brandon Moreno also had an impressive showing, submitting Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round.
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