The UFC Publicizes Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 Middleweight Title Rematch

Confirming fixed talks of a rematch, UFC President Dana White has now introduced Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2. The rematch set for UFC 287 in Miami, Florida April 8 will see the long-standing rivals step into the Octagon as soon as once more with the UFC Middleweight Championship on the road in the principle occasion combat.

The rematch will function Pereira’s first title protection after profitable the title from Adesanya final November in a fifth-round comeback. The final assembly served because the third time the fighters have met in fight, as Pereira already held two wins over Adesanya in Skilled Kickboxing. The co-main occasion can even see Jorge Masvidal make his return to the Welterweight division in opposition to Gilbert Burns after taking a 12 months away from the game of MMA.

White additionally shared an announcement for fights between Welterweights Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio, Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez, and Rob Font in opposition to Adrian Yanez at UFC 287.

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