UFC 287 is right around the corner and will feature a stacked main card with some of the most exciting fighters in the sport. Let's take a closer look at the main card and what fans can expect.
The headlining fight of the night will be a highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Pereira, the reigning champion, has a record of 7-1-0 and is known for his striking prowess.
Conversely, Adesanya has a record of 23-2-0 and is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. These two fighters have a history, with Pereira knocking out Adesanya in a kickboxing match in 2017. Adesanya will be looking to avenge that loss and claim the UFC Middleweight Championship in the process.
The night's co-main event will feature Gilbert Burns taking on Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Burns, who is ranked #5 in the welterweight division, has a record of 21-5-0 and is coming off a win over Neil Magny in his last fight.
Masvidal, who is ranked #11 in the welterweight division, has a record of 35-16-0 and is known for his striking ability and his "street fighter" mentality. This should be an exciting matchup between two fighters who always come to put on a show.
The main card will also feature a bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Adrian Yanez. Font, who is ranked #6 in the bantamweight division, has a record of 19-6-0 and is coming off a loss to Marlon Chito Vera in his last fight. Yanez, who is ranked #12 in the bantamweight division, has a record of 16-3-0 and is known for his striking ability, with 10 of his wins coming by knockout. This fight has the potential to be a back-and-forth battle between two exciting strikers.
Another welterweight bout on the main card will see Kevin Holland taking on Santiago Ponzinibbio. Holland, who has a record of 23-9-0, is coming off a loss to Stephen Wonderboy Thompson in his last fight. Ponzinibbio, who has a record of 29-6-0, is coming off a win over Alex Morono in his last fight.
Opening the main card will be a bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. and Christian Rodriguez. Rosas Jr., who has a record of 7-0-0, will be making his second UFC appearance after a win on his debut last time out.
Rodriguez, who has a record of 8-1-0, is also relatively new to the UFC, having made his debut in 2022. This fight should provide an opportunity for both fighters to make a name for themselves on the big stage.
UFC 287 promises to be an exciting night of fights with a stacked main card featuring some of the most exciting fighters in the sport. Whether you're a longtime fan of the UFC or just tuning in for the first time, there's sure to be something for everyone. Be sure to tune in to the watch along at 3 am over on the Against The Fence YouTube channel in the early hours of Sunday morning!
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