UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya rematch heads 14-bout lineup for Miami pay-per-view
Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya will resume their longstanding rivalry when they face off for the undisputed middleweight title at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida.
Israel Adesanya supports Francis Ngannou over UFC departure, but says ‘He’ll be back’
Israel Adesanya shared his view on Francis Ngannou’s recent departure from the UFC and supported his friend, saying he made the right decision under the circumstances.
Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya set for middleweight title rematch at UFC 287
UFC 287 has a confirmed main event, with the long-standing rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya set for its latest chapter.
Israel Adesanya unpacks title defeat at UFC 281: ‘It’s really annoying, but it is what it is’
Israel Adesanya made no excuses following his dramatic fifth-round TKO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 281, and said he has no plans to step away following his middleweight title loss at Madison Square Garden.
UFC 281 results: Alex Pereira stuns Israel Adesanya with final-round TKO
Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya, and Madison Square Garden, with a dramatic final-round flurry to turn the fight on its head, stop Adesanya and capture the undisputed UFC middleweight title at UFC 281.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 6 – ‘The fight before the fight’
The stars of UFC 281 – two champions, challengers, and fan favourites – cut their final pounds ahead of Friday morning's weigh-in. Then it's one more pre-fight showdown at the ceremonials held at Radio City Music Hall.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 5 – ‘Let’s give them what they want’
Champs Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza join their opponents at the UFC 281 presser; Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier face off. Zhang Weili and Frankie Edgar train for their next chapters. Izzy and Alex Pereira pose at a landmark.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 4 – ‘Nothing but the best is good enough’
Champ Carla Esparza and Michael Chandler take in their billboard. Dustin Poirier loosens up in the ring. Molly McCann meets a legend. Zhang Weili crosses paths with Esparza. At media day, champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira talk up their main event.
UFC 281 weigh-in results: Both title fights official after Alex Pereira’s last-gasp arrival
It's fight week in New York City and today marks the "fight before the fight," as the stars of UFC 281 take to the scale for the official early-morning weigh-ins ahead of fight night at Madison Square Garden.
UFC 281 Embedded: Episode 3 – ‘Never trust a skinny chef’
Michael Chandler gets a ride from a friend. Alex Pereira packs for a life-changing week. Champ Carla Esparza enjoys the perks of her job. Champ Israel Adesanya and team push hard. Dustin Poirier, Molly McCann and Zhang Weili check in.