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Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira rematch set for UFC 287 in April

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The middleweight title will be at stake in the rescheduled main event for UFC 287 on April 8 between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya.

The rematch was revealed by UFC president Dana White on Friday.

Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2, Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal headlines UFC 287 in April

The UFC 287 event also includes a special welterweight attraction as Gilbert Burns welcomes Jorge Masvidal back to action after more than a year away from the sport in addition to Pereira vs. Adesanya 2.

After a stunning fifth-round comeback to defeat Adesanya in their first fight this past November, Pereira will defend his belt in the main event. Pereira had already defeated Adesanya twice in kickboxing, including a brutal knockout in their second match that paved the way for their UFC encounter.

As “The Last Stylebender” seeks retribution against the only person to have ever handed him a loss at middleweight in the UFC, Pereira now hopes to continue his undefeated streak against Adesanya.

Burns and Masvidal, two welterweights who have both called for a fight over the past year, will now have the opportunity to square off.

The main event of UFC 287 will feature a matchup between welterweights Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio in addition to the previously announced bouts between Raul Rosas Jr. and Christian Rodriguez and Rob Font and Adrian Yanez.

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