UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Nigeria
R2, 4:21
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Puerto Rico
R1, 2:57
Performance of the Night
R3, 3:16
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:15
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Chile
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:36
China
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Curtis each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, toe-to-toe three-round middleweight war on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Israel Adesanya earned $50,000 for his dramatic second-round knockout of Alex Pereira to reclaim the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship.
Performance of the Night: Rob Font received $50,000 for snapping Adrian Yanez’s nine-fight winning streak via a clinical first-round technical knockout.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter purse figures were not publicly disclosed by the Florida State Boxing Commission or the UFC. Base purses and contractual win bonuses remain confidential (indicated by —). Christian Rodriguez weighed in at 137 pounds (1 lb over the bantamweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Raul Rosas Jr. Official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) were distributed to Israel Adesanya, Rob Font, Kelvin Gastelum, and Chris Curtis.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 287
Israel Adesanya became the first fighter in UFC history to reclaim the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship after previously losing the belt, knocking out Alex Pereira in Round 2.
Adesanya recorded his 8th victory in UFC championship bouts, tying featherweight legend José Aldo for the sixth-most title fight victories in promotional history.
UFC 287 generated a record-breaking $11,943,363.20 live gate at Kaseya Center, making it the highest-grossing sporting event in the arena’s history and the second-highest UFC gate outside Nevada and New York.
BMF champion and two-time title challenger Jorge Masvidal officially hung up his gloves inside his hometown Octagon, concluding a legendary 20-year combat sports career.
Rob Font scored his 6th knockout victory in the bantamweight division, tying TJ Dillashaw for second-most KO/TKO finishes in UFC 135-pound history.
Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Curtis combined for 153 significant strikes over three breathless frames, capturing Fight of the Night honors in one of 2023’s wildest brawls.
Christian Rodriguez handed 18-year-old phenom Raul Rosas Jr. his first professional defeat, surviving an early submission flurry to control 7:30 of ground time across the final ten minutes.
Kevin Holland picked up his third knockout finish since returning to the 170-pound division, folding Santiago Ponzinibbio with a flush counter hook at 3:16 of Round 3.
Joe Pyfer became only the fourth fighter to knock out division submission leader Gerald Meerschaert in Round 1, requiring just 3:15 to dispatch the veteran.
Chile’s Ignacio Bahamondes set a 2023 catchweight high by landing 99 significant strikes—including 41 leg kicks—while stuffing all 5 takedown attempts from Trey Ogden.
After being dropped and controlled for 3:34 in the opening frame, Steve Garcia rallied to finish Shayilan Nuerdanbieke with a body kick and follow-up ground strikes just 36 seconds into Round 2.
UFC 287 marked the promotion’s first trip to Miami, Florida since UFC 42 in April 2003, filling Kaseya Center with a capacity crowd of 19,032 fans.
When and where did UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 take place?
UFC 287 took place on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center (formerly Miami-Dade Arena) in Miami, Florida, United States.
Who won the main event rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya?
Israel Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira via knockout (punches) at 4:21 of Round 2 to reclaim the UFC Middleweight Championship, avenging his previous defeat from UFC 281.
What historical UFC record did Israel Adesanya set with his victory?
Israel Adesanya became the first fighter in UFC history to become a two-time undisputed middleweight champion after losing the belt and regaining it in an immediate rematch.
Who won the co-main event between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal?
Gilbert Burns defeated Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in their three-round welterweight co-headliner, securing four takedowns and over five minutes of control.
Did Jorge Masvidal retire after UFC 287?
Yes. Following his decision defeat to Gilbert Burns, hometown favorite Jorge Masvidal announced his official retirement from mixed martial arts inside the Octagon, concluding a storied 52-fight professional career.
Who received the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards at UFC 287?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis earned Fight of the Night, while Israel Adesanya and Rob Font each earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Rob Font defeat Adrian Yanez?
Rob Font stopped rising contender Adrian Yanez via TKO (punches) at 2:57 of Round 1, snapping Yanez’s nine-fight winning streak and tying the second-most knockouts in UFC bantamweight history.
What happened in the fight between Raul Rosas Jr. and Christian Rodriguez?
18-year-old phenom Raul Rosas Jr. suffered his first professional loss as Christian Rodriguez won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) by weathering early submission attempts and dominating the final two rounds on the ground.
Did any fighter miss weight for UFC 287?
Yes. Christian Rodriguez weighed in at 137 pounds (1 lb over the bantamweight non-title limit). Rodriguez was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Raul Rosas Jr., and the bout proceeded at catchweight.
How did Kevin Holland defeat Santiago Ponzinibbio?
Kevin Holland scored a clean one-punch knockout with a counter left hook against Santiago Ponzinibbio at 3:16 of Round 3 in their featured main-card welterweight scrap.
What was the official attendance and live gate revenue for UFC 287?
The event drew an official sellout crowd of 19,032 spectators and generated an astounding live gate of $11,943,363.20 at Kaseya Center in Miami.
How did Joe Pyfer finish Gerald Meerschaert?
Prospect Joe Pyfer needed just 3:15 of Round 1 to finish veteran Gerald Meerschaert with heavy combinations on the feet, earning his second consecutive opening-round UFC knockout.
When was the last time the UFC held an event in Miami before UFC 287?
UFC 287 marked the promotion’s first event in Miami in exactly 20 years, with the previous event being UFC 42: Sudden Impact held in April 2003.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 287?
The pay-per-view broadcast was called cage-side by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many fights took place at UFC 287?
The event featured 12 total bouts across three tiers (5 main card, 4 prelims, 3 early prelims), resulting in 5 knockout/TKO finishes and 7 decision verdicts.
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