UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Knocks Out Alex Pereira: UFC 287 was a thrilling event held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, that showcased some of the most exciting fights in recent memory. One of the most stunning moments of the night was Israel Adesanya’s knockout victory over Alex Pereira, which left fans in awe of his striking ability. Additionally, Gilbert Burns’ win over Jorge Masvidal marked the end of an era for the veteran fighter, as he announced his retirement shortly after the fight.
UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Knocks Out Alex Pereira
In this article, we’ll delve into all of the results and highlights from UFC 287, providing readers with a comprehensive breakdown of this unforgettable event.
Main Event: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira had faced each other twice before, with both men holding a victory over the other. This highly anticipated third matchup was for the UFC Middleweight Championship.
The first round was a feeling-out process, with both fighters landing a few shots but not doing any significant damage. In the second round, Adesanya started to pick up the pace and landed a few hard leg kicks. Pereira responded with some heavy shots of his own, but Adesanya’s striking was too much for him to handle.
In the third round, Adesanya landed a devastating left hook that sent Pereira crashing to the canvas. The referee quickly stepped in to stop the fight, and Adesanya was declared the winner by knockout.
Co-Main Event: Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal had a heated rivalry leading up to their welterweight bout at UFC 287. Burns was looking to rebound from a loss to Kamaru Usman, while Masvidal was coming off back-to-back losses to Usman.
The first round was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters landing some hard shots. In the second round, Burns caught Masvidal with a big right hand that sent him stumbling back to the cage. Burns followed up with a flurry of punches, and the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
With this victory, Burns cemented his status as a top welterweight contender, while Masvidal announced his retirement from MMA.
Other Results: UFC 287
- Amanda Nunes defeated Julianna Pena via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round to retain her women’s bantamweight title.
- Ciryl Gane defeated Derrick Lewis via unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout.
- Vicente Luque defeated Michael Chiesa via submission (D’Arce choke) in a welterweight bout.
- Alex Morono defeated Randy Brown via unanimous decision in a welterweight bout.
Conclusion:
UFC 287 was a thrilling event that showcased some of the best fighters in the world. Israel Adesanya’s knockout victory over Alex Pereira was a highlight-reel moment, while Gilbert Burns’ victory over Jorge Masvidal was a statement win. Amanda Nunes continued her dominance in the women’s bantamweight division, and Ciryl Gane proved he is a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. With so many exciting fights and finishes, UFC 287 will go down as one of the most memorable events of the year.
