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UFC 287 Results: Gilbert Burns defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event is co-headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Gilbert Burns taking on Jorge Masvidal. Burns (21-5 MMA) most recently competed at January’s UFC 283 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Neil Magny. Prior to that, ‘Durinho’ was coming off a decision setback to Khamzat Chimaev in a fight of the night affair.
UFC 287 Results: Rob Font stops Adrian Yanez in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 main card features a key bantamweight bout featuring Adrian Yanez taking on Rob Font. Font (19-6 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The 35-year-old veteran is coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Marlon Vera and Jose Aldo respectively.
UFC 287 Results: Kevin Holland stops Santiago Ponzinibbio in Round 3 (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 main card includes a welterweight bout featuring Kevin Holland taking on Santiago Ponzinibbio. Holland (23-9 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Trailblazer’ is coming off back-to-back stoppage losses to opponents Stephen Thompson and Khamzat Chimaev respectively.
UFC 287 Results: Christian Rodriguez defeats Raul Rosas Jr.
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 main card kicks off with a bantamweight matchup featuring Raul Rosas Jr. taking on Christian Rodriguez. Rosas Jr. (7-1 MMA) last competed at December’s UFC 282 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Jay Perrin.
UFC 287 is down to twelve fights following a last minute cancellation
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event is down to a total of twelve bouts following a last-minute fight cancellation. A heavyweight bout between Chase Sherman and Karl Williams was slated to take place on tonight’s televised prelims. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC commentator Jon Anik just announced that the bout has been scratched due a medical issue in Sherman’s camp.
Coach explains how Kevin Holland developed a dislike for Jorge Masvidal: “He didn't like the sucker punch deal with Leon”
Susan Cox - April 8, 2023
Coach Durwyn Lamb explains how Kevin Holland developed a strong dislike for Jorge Masvidal ahead of UFC 287. Both Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland will be fighting this Saturday night, April 8th at UFC 287 which takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. They will however not be fighting each other in the Octagon.
UFC 287: ‘Pereira vs. Adesanya 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
The Octagon returns to Miami for tonight’s UFC 287 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2. Pereira (7-1 MMA) and Adesanya (23-2 MMA) last met at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal gets into altercation outside of UFC 287 weigh-ins with a citizen, has to be held back
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2023
Jorge Masvidal may be fighting Saturday night but he got into it with a bystander outside the UFC 287 weigh-in on Friday. Masvidal is set to take on Gilbert Burns in the co-main event in a big fight for his career, given he has lost three in a row. Although Masvidal has a scrap ahead of him, sometime on Friday, he got into it with a citizen, and a video was obtained by TMZ Sports.
Jamahal Hill welcomes Alex Pereira to move up to 205lbs if he wins at UFC 287: "I will dominate him"
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2023
Jamahl Hill is open to facing Alex Pereira if the Brazilian decides to move up to light heavyweight. After Hill became the UFC’s light heavyweight champion, Pereira hinted at moving up to face the newly crowned champion. He thought he would have success at 205lbs but of course, he is tabbed to headline UFC 287 in his first title defense as he rematches Israel Adesanya.
Chris Curtis hits back at Raul Rosas Jr. after comments about card placement: "Not going to take s*it from a kid who speaks in subtitles"
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Chris Curtis has hit back at Raul Rosas Jr. ‘The Action Man’ is slated to return this Saturday night on the prelims of UFC 287. Curtis will face former title challenger Kelvin Gastelum at the event, and enters the bout riding a wave of momentum. Since joining the UFC in 2021, he’s gone 4-1 with three wins coming by way of finish.
Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena 3 to headline UFC 289 in June
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2023
UFC 289 in June officially now has a main event. The card is slated for the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and is already filling out. Scheduled fights for the event include Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira, as well as Rob Font’s clash with Nate Landwehr. Now, the card has a headliner.
Marvin Vettori was not a fan of Israel Adesanya’s press conference attire for UFC 287: “The cringe is very real”
Susan Cox - April 7, 2023
Marvin Vettori was not a fan of Israel Adesanya’s press conference attire for UFC 287. UFC 287 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, April 8th at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida.
Dana White explains why he can’t wait to get back to Miami following UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2023
UFC president Dana White has explained why he can’t wait to get back to Miami following the conclusion of UFC 287. This Saturday night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Miami, Florida. It will mark the first time in over 20 years that they’ve put on a PPV event in the city.
Israel Adesanya issues statement amid steroid criticism ahead of UFC 287: “No loopholes to jump here”
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2023
UFC star Israel Adesanya has issued a statement as critics continue to accuse him of using steroids. This weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya will return to the Octagon. He’ll challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC middleweight championship – the same belt ‘Poatan’ took from him last November.
Loopy Godinez says UFC 287 fight against Cynthia Calvillo is "just going to be dominating"
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Loopy Godinez is confident she will return to the win column at UFC 287. Godinez is coming off a disappointing decision loss to Angela Hill back in August at UFC San Diego. Since then, Godinez has been waiting to get a fight but admits the time off has been beneficial for her as she was able to really work on holes in her game and improve.
Belal Muhammad expects Jorge Masvidal to finish "emotional" Gilbert Burns at UFC 287
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Belal Muhammad thinks Jorge Masvidal will pull off the upset on Saturday night at UFC 287. Masvidal is set to fight for the first time in over a year in the co-main event of UFC 287 as he takes on Gilbert Burns. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Burns is a sizeable betting favorite. Yet, Muhammad likes Masvidal’s chances to win due to the fact that he thinks the Brazilian will fight emotionally.
Darren Till wonders if Jorge Masvidal is only still fighting "for the money," expects Gilbert Burns to win at UFC 287
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Darren Till isn’t sure Jorge Masvidal is fighting for the right reasons. Masvidal is currently on a three-fight losing skid and hasn’t won since 2019 when he beat Nate Diaz by TKO. Yet, he has lost to some of the best as he suffered back-to-back losses to Kamaru Usman for the belt and dropped a decision to Colby Covington.
Israel Adesanya explains why he wore a dog collar to UFC 287 press conference
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Israel Adesanya had a unique outfit choice at the UFC 287 press conference. Adesanya is set to headline the pay-per-view card from Miami against Alex Pereira in a rematch of their UFC 281 fight in November. In that fight, Pereira scored a comeback fifth-round TKO win to become the champ and defeat Adesanya for the third time in combat sports as he also holds two wins over him in kickboxing.