UFC 287 Results: Alex Pereira Vs. Israel Adesanya Full Fight & Winner

April 8, 2023 at 6:48 AM
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UFC 287 Results: Alex Pereira Vs. Israel Adesanya Full Fight & Winner

Alex Pereira Vs. Israel Adesanya takes place on April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States.



The much-awaited headline bout of the forthcoming UFC fight card will showcase a highly anticipated rematch between the reigning middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, and the former UFC titleholder, Israel Adesanya. Pereira claimed victory in their previous encounter, dominating Adesanya and finishing him with a technical knockout in the fifth round of UFC 281 last November.

UFC 287 Results: Alex Pereira Vs. Israel Adesanya Full Fight Highlights

ROUND 1:

Israel and Alex engage in some low kicks, cautiously testing each other out. Their familiarity with one another is evident as they exchange blows. Both fighters land low kicks, signaling a deliberate and strategic approach to the fight. Adesanya seeks to seize control of the fight, but Pereira is not one to yield easily. Both fighters continue to exchange low kicks, attempting to find weaknesses in their opponent's defense. One and a half minutes have elapsed, and the pace of the fight remains slow and measured.



Adesanya attempts a feint, going low then high, but his strike misses the mark. Pereira begins to push Adesanya back and lands more low kicks. However, Adesanya refuses to give ground and holds his position at the center of the ring. He shows significant improvement compared to their last fight.



Pereira has yet to throw a punch, opting to remain patient and wait for the opportune moment to strike. He jabs at Adesanya's body, following up with another low kick. Adesanya finds himself on the back foot once again. Both fighters continue to feint and probe, looking for openings in their opponent's defense. Adesanya lands a body kick.



With 90 seconds remaining, neither fighter has made a significant impact on the fight. They continue to touch each other with cautious strikes. Pereira lands several low kicks while Adesanya throws a punch or two, but neither fighter is throwing with much power or conviction. Pereira attempts a head kick, but Adesanya manages to evade it. Adesanya responds with a left hand that lands. Pereira continues to press forward, but neither fighter is willing to commit fully to an attack. Pereira lands another low kick, a strike that has been effective throughout the fight.

ROUND 2: The first round was a close call, but I gave it to Pereira due to his committed calf kicks. However, it could easily have gone the other way, as Adesanya is no stranger to winning scorecards. Both fighters looked fresh as they came out for the second round, with Adesanya taking the center more aggressively. Pereira expressed confidence in his leg kicks, and he started to take charge of the center of the ring.



Adesanya attempted a few kicks, but none of them connected. Pereira grazed Adesanya with a head kick, forcing him to back up and allowing Pereira to go on the offensive. He was hunting for Adesanya, and he had him backed up against the fence, landing shots as Adesanya looked for a way out. Adesanya kept his eyes up and returned fire, managing to break free after a few exchanges.



Now it was Adesanya's turn to take the lead, landing a right hand of his own. However, Pereira blocked his head kick and went back to attacking Adesanya's legs, showcasing excellent defense. Pereira backed Adesanya up with a jab, prompting Adesanya to look for a big right hand over the top. He was really taking charge, moving forward and looking for opportunities to strike, but he was eating calf kicks in the process. The pace of the fight began to slow down, and Pereira started to back up. Adesanya attempted a counter, landing a left hand, but Pereira took it well. Pereira then took the center, while Adesanya landed a good right hand to the body. He had landed that shot a couple of times, but he still ate a low kick.



Adesanya continued to push Pereira back, refusing to give ground easily. However, Pereira landed a counter, and with late in the round, he began to stalk Adesanya. He landed a low kick that buckled Adesanya's left leg, and Adesanya found himself in trouble, backed up against the fence. Another leg kick hurt him, and Pereira continued to hunt for the finish. But then, out of nowhere, Adesanya caught Pereira! Pereira was hurt, and Adesanya put him to sleep with a vicious knockout punch!

UFC 287 Results: Alex Pereira Vs. Israel Adesanya Fight Winner

WINNER: Israel Adesanya via KO (punches) RD 2, 4:21
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