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VIDEO | Former President Donald Trump appears to have lost a bet to Kid Rock on the UFC 287 main event

Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump seemingly got in on the action at UFC 287. The card went down over the weekend in Miami, Florida, with Israel Adesanya’s rematch against Alex Pereira in the main event. ‘Poatan’ famously won their first two outings in the kickboxing ring years ago. Last November, the Brazilian defeated ‘The Last Stylebender’  by knockout to claim UFC middleweight gold.

Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, UFC 287
Jorge Masvidal

Gilbert Burns accuses Jorge Masvidal of greasing at UFC 287: "That’s an old dog, Miami trick with the lotion"

Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023

Gilbert Burns believes he would have secured another finish at UFC 287 if Jorge Masvidal wasn’t greased up. Burns (22-5 MMA) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) squared off in the co-headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami, Florida.

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Kevin Holland reveals he messaged his mom moments before his UFC 287 walkout: "Should I even be f**king fighting?"

Jeffrey Walter - April 9, 2023

Kevin Holland revealed he was having second thoughts moments before making his walkout at last night’s UFC 287 event. Holland (23-9 MMA) squared off with Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-7 MMA) on the main card of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.

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Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya confirms he taunted Alex Pereira's son during his UFC 287 celebration: "I'm petty, bro"

Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023

Newly minted middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has confirmed that he taunted Alex Pereira’s son during his UFC 287 celebration. Adesanya (24-2 MMA) was finally able to exact some revenge on Pereira (7-2 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.

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Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya explains why he is done with fighting Alex Pereira after UFC 287: “I’ve closed that chapter”

Fernando Quiles - April 9, 2023

Israel Adesanya believes he is done with the Alex Pereira saga. Adesanya and Pereira mixed it up a second time in MMA, and the fourth time in combat sports at UFC 287. Israel Adesanya was looking to reclaim the UFC Middleweight Championship, which Alex Pereira took from him back in late 2022 thanks to a fifth-round TKO. Adesanya, who was 0-3 against Pereira in combat sports going into the fight, finally got his win over “Poatan” and it was via brutal second-round KO.

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Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards slams Jorge Masvidal for his UFC 287 loss to Gilbert Burns: “Bum Jorge fumbled the bag once again”

Jeffrey Walter - April 9, 2023

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards took aim at Jorge Masvidal shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s fight card in Miami. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) had squared off with Gilbert Burns (22-5 MMA) in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 287 pay-per-view event. The bout marked Jorge’s first since suffering a lopsided decision defeat to Colby Covington twelve months ago.

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Dana White

Dana White reacts to Israel Adesanya's brutal KO over Alex Pereira at UFC 287

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023

Dana White shared his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s brutal KO over Alex Pereira at tonight’s UFC 287 post-fight press conference. Pereira (7-2 MMA) and Adesanya (24-2 MMA) met for a second time (in MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s event in Miami, Florida. The pair had previously collided at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.

Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya

UFC 287 Bonus Report: Israel Adesanya among four fighters to take home $50k

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023

The Octagon returned to Miami for tonight’s UFC 287 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2. Tonight’s highly anticipated middleweight title fight rematch resulted in a thunderous knockout victory for Israel Adesanya. After appearing to get hurt with a low kick and then an Alex Pereira flurry in round two, ‘Stylebender’ unleashed a huge counter right hand that rocked ‘Poatan’. A second right sent the Brazilian crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness (see that here).

Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, UFC 287
Israel Adesanya

UFC 287 Results: Israel Adesanya KO's Alex Pereira (Video)

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023

Tonight’s UFC 287 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. 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.

Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, UFC 287
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Pros react after Gilbert Burns defeats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023

Tonight’s UFC 287 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Gilbert Burns taking on Jorge Masvidal. Burns (22-5 MMA) had most previously competed at January’s UFC 283 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Neil Magny. Prior to that win, ‘Durinho’ was coming off a decision setback to Khamzat Chimaev in a fight of the night affair.

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Jorge Masvidal

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.

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Rob Font

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.

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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.

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Kelvin Gastelum

UFC 287 Results: Kelvin Gastelum defeats Chris Curtis (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023

A middleweight bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Curtis served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 287 event. Gastelum (16-8 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former TUF winner last competed in August of 2021, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jared Cannonier.

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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.

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Kevin Holland

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.

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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.

Alex Pereira, Khamzat Chimaev
Israel Adesanya

Alex Pereira dismisses facing Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 287 rematch with Israel Adesanya: "He ran from everybody"

Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2023

UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira doesn’t seem interested in facing Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Poatan’ has been out of action since UFC 281 in November. In the main event, Pereira faced his longtime rival, Israel Adesanya. With ‘The Last Stylebender’ winning on the cards heading into the fifth and final round, the Brazilian scored a come-from-behind knockout win.

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