Watch a UFC 287 live stream
You can watch the UFC 287 mixed martial arts on ESPN Plus for $79.99 with a PPV pass. In the UK, Pereira vs Adesanya will be on BT Sport. It's the usual Kayo Sports PPV in Australia. Full details on how to watch a UFC 287 live stream on TV just below.
UFC 287: preview and prediction
Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya go toe-to-toe once more in a much-anticipated rematch fight at UFC 287 this weekend in Miami.
Pereira stunned Adesanya to take his long-term rival's middleweight crown back in November, with Saturday's main event marking a much-anticipated rematch as well as the Brazilian's first defence of the title.
Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya go toe-to-toe once more in a much-anticipated rematch fight at UFC 287 this weekend.
This latest showdown marks the fourth meeting between the two fighters, with pair having faced each other in the Glory of Heroes kickboxing promotion prior to them making the switch to UFC, with Pereira coming out as winner in both those early meetings in decisive style.
Adesanya is well used to rematches – his last four appearances in the UFC have been follow-up fights against recent opponents, but this fourth against a bogeyman from his past may could be the most of his career so far.
The main card starts at 10pm ET / 3am GMT. The Pereira vs Adesanya cagewalks are expected at around 1am ET / 6am GMT. Follow our guide below as we explain how to watch a UFC 287 live stream, so you can catch Pereira vs Adesanya and the rest in the Octagon.
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Who is Alex Pereira?
Alex Pereira was comparatively inexperienced at UFC level when he was crowned middleweight champ last November following his blockbuster victory over Israel Adesanya.
A former two-time kickboxing champion, the Brazilian star has won all four of his UFC fights in the past 18 months, and remains unbeaten in MMA since a rear-naked choke submission to Quemuel Ottoni at at Jungle Fight 82 back in 2015.
As well as his title-winning fight against Adesanya, the 35-year-old from São Paulo will draw confidence from the fact that he has also beaten his opponent on two earlier occasions, back in the days of their time in the Glory of Heroes kickboxing promotion.
Who is Israel Adesanya?
Going from newcomer to middleweight champ in under two-years, Israel Adesanya made arguably the most rapid ascent through the UFC ranks of any fighter.
Nicknamed 'The Last Stylebender', the huge anime fan claimed the middleweight title in October 2019 by knocking out Robert Whittaker, and went on to make four successful defenses.
An ill-fated attempt to claim the light heavyweight belt in March 2021 at UFC 259 ended in defeat to Poland's Jan Blachowicz, casting doubt on his aims to step up to heavyweight in the future and his long-term plan to become an unprecedented three-division champion.
That defeat was later followed up with further disappointment with the loss of his middleweight crown to Pereira in November, making this rematch a potentially pivotal moment in the 33-year-old's MMA career.
Despite those defeats, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand resident has a mightily impressive 23-2 career record and 12-2 in the Octagon, with all of those UFC victories having come since February 2018.
Pereira vs Adesanya: who is favorite to win?
Adesanya is being backed by the bookies to regain the title, with his odds hovering around the 4/6 mark, with Pereira coming in at 11/10 to retain the belt.
Pereira vs Adesanya: recent results
The last visit to the Octagon for these two fighters came in their first encounter at UFC 281 in New York back in November.
That fight saw Pereira sensationally knock out Adesanya to become middleweight champ, with the Brazilian stopping his opponent in the fifth round with a burst of punches which led to the referee calling time on the contest.
UFC 287 full card and highlights
Beyond the much anticipated headline rematch, UFC 287's co-main event also has Gilbert Burns taking on hometown hero Jorge Masvidal with a the spoils for the winner a likely face off with 170lb champion Leon Edwards.
Main card
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya
Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal
Rob Font vs Adrian Yanez
Kevin Holland vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
Raul Rosas Jr vs Christian Rodriguez
Prelim card
Kelvin Gastelum vs Chris Curtis
Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Luana Pinheiro
Gerald Meerschaert vs Joe Pyfer
Chase Sherman vs. Karl Williams
Early prelims
Cynthia Calvillo vs Loopy Godinez
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Nikolas Motta
Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs Steve Garcia
Jaqueline Amorim vs Sam Hughes
