When is UFC 287? Date, start time, channel, live streams for Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2
When is UFC 287? Date, start time, channel, live streams for Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2
When is UFC 287? Date, start time, channel, live streams for Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2.
The rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya is now over seven years old and has gone to two war games. Each time Pereira came out on top. Now, Adesanya is ready for revenge at UFC 287 on April 8.
Pereira defended the UFC middleweight title against Adesanya, the former champion. UFC 287 takes place at the Miami-Dade Arena in Florida.
A reigning kickboxing champion, Pereira turned professional in 2015. After losing his first fight, he has won seven in a row and is 4-0 in UFC play. At UFC 281 in New York, Pereira defeated Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title via TKO.
Adesanya made his professional debut in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2018. In 2019, he defeated Kelvin Gastelum for the UFC interim middleweight title and Robert Whittaker for the championship a few months later. “The Last Stylebender” defended the belt five times before losing to Pereira.
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The loss ended a 23-fight win streak in the division. Pereira became the second-least experienced UFC champion since Brock Lesnar.
Here is all the basic information you need to know to prepare for UFC 287.
Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya rivalry recap
In 2016, Adesanya and Pereira fought at GLORY of Heroes 1 in China. Adesanya overpowered his opponent, but Pereira landed combinations and strikes that did the damage. Depending on how you look at it, while Pereira slowed down late, Adesanya couldn’t take advantage. Pereira would eventually secure the win via unanimous decision.
Pereira then faced Adesanya at GLORY of Heroes 7 in 2017. In Pereira’s hometown of Brazil, Adesanya was the aggressor who opened things up. He had Pereira on the ropes in the second round, however, in the third round Pereira landed a devastating blow to the chin that dropped Adesanya.
In their third fight, at UFC 281, Adesanya landed 86 of 209 significant strikes and over six minutes of control. Perera landed 91 of 140 jabs, but it wasn’t until the fifth round that he landed brutal jabs that forced Adesanya to the cage. Unguarded shots were held up and the referee had seen enough. Pereira took gold and a 3-0 lead over his opponent.
When is UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2?
- Date: Saturday, April 8 | Sunday, April 9
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET GMT | 9 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. GMT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 287 will take place on April 8. The first preliminary starts at 18:00. and | 10 PM ET GMT | 9 am AEDT, followed by foreplay at 8 pm. and | 12:00 GMT | 11 am AEDT. The UFC 287 main card begins at 10 p.m. and | 2:00 GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT extension.
Pereira and Adesanya are expected to arrive in the Octagon around 12:15 am ET. 4:15 GMT | 3:15 pm AEDT, depending on how long the fights on the undercard last.
How to watch UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. Dec. 10 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. Dec. 10 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Dec. 11 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. Dec. 11 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 287 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
In the UK, the main card will be available on BT Sport, initially on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be in the main event, UFC Fight Pass on Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and UFC PPV.
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Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 PPV price: How much does UFC 287 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the United States, the UFC 287 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 287 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for UFC 287 pay-per-view and an annual ESPN+ subscription, offering savings of more than 30%.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $12.99/month |
UFC 287 fight card
Main card
- Alex Pereira (c) vs. Israel Adesanya 2 for the UFC middleweight title
- Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal; Welterweights
- Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez; Bantamweights
- Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Welterweights
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez; Bantamweights
Prelims
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweights
- Michael Chiesa vs. Li Jingliang; Welterweights
- Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro; Strawweights
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lupita Godinez; Strawweights
- Chris Barnett vs. Chase Sherman; Heavyweights
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer; Middleweights
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Nikolas Motta; Lightweights
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