The UFC has just announced the official lineup for their highly anticipated UFC 287 event, set to take place in Miami on April 8th. And this card is stacked!
Headlining the night will be a middleweight championship bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. These two warriors faced off back in November, and Pereira emerged victorious in a stunning upset. But now, Adesanya is out for revenge and looking to reclaim his title. It’s certain to be a showdown you won’t want to miss.
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But that’s not all! The co-main event will feature a long-awaited grudge match between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal. These two welterweight fighters have been talking smack for years, and now they’ll finally get the chance to settle the score inside the Octagon.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there. Bantamweights Rob Font and Adrian Yanez will face off in a pivotal matchup that could have big implications for the division rankings.
Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez in the works for April 8 UFC event
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Meanwhile, Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio will battle it out in a welterweight clash to prove they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Last but certainly not least, the PPV opener will feature rising bantamweight star Raul Rosas Jr. as he looks to make a name for himself in the UFC.
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