The time is coming. With weights lifted, it is time for the traditional facing ceremony for the UFC 287. This Friday (7), starting at 17pm (Brasília time), the 26 athletes scheduled for the show will come face to face for the last time before measuring up in the Octagon. The star of this Saturday's show (8) is the responsibility of Alex Poatán e Israel adesanya, who are competing for the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg.).
Middleweight champion since the end of last season, Alex Poatán seeks to extend his reign in the division against his 'favorite victim'. Executioner of the former division leader in UFC 281, the São Paulo native wants to maintain 100% success in four matches against his rival in combat sports.
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In the co-main fight, the highlight is Gilbert Durinho. Number five in the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg.), the Niteroi native measures strength with Jorge masvidal. The triumph could bring the winner closer to a new title fight.
Besides Alex Poatán and Durinho, the show features two more Brazilians. Representatives of straws (up to 52,1kg.), Luana pinheiro measure forces with Michelle Waterson e Jacqueline Amorim company debut against Sam Hughes.
UFC 287 technical sheet
Data: 08 of April of 2023
Timetable: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: Miami-Dade Arena, in Miami, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 77,1kg): Alex Poatán x Israel adesanya – Fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Gilbert Durinho x Jorge masvidal
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Rob font x Adrian Yanez
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Kevin holland x Santiago Ponzinibbio
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Raúl Rosas Jr.. x Christian rodriguez
PRELIMINARY CARD (19 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Chris Curtis x Kelvin Gastelum
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Michelle Waterson x Luana pinheiro
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gerald meerschaert x joe pyfer
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Karl Williams x Chase sherman
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Cynthia calvillo x Lupita Godinez
Married weight (up to 72,5kg): Ignatius Bahamondes x Trey Ogden
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Shayilan Nuerdanbieke x Steve Garcia
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Sam Hughes x Jacqueline Amorim
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