Early Sunday, MMA famous promotion UFC organized its UFC 287 Live in Miami for the first time in 20 years.
The last time the UFC touched down in Miami was in April 2003, with an event called “Sudden Impact.”
The show was main evented by the highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship.
The victory of Adesanya over Pereira by knockout was surprising for all UFC fans around the world and reflected the concept of Adesanya's determination and strength to get the title back.
Adesanya's victory was not the only scene of the event that trended the whole night as MMA icon Jorge Masvidal announced retiring from fighting.
Jorge Masvidal RETIRES from fighting.
What a career for Mr. 305. #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/5wpW9jLA8o
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 9, 2023
In the same context, Former US President Donald Trump attended the event.
How to trigger the left in one amazing photo #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/tzSnc0yq4k
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) April 9, 2023
The results of UFC 287 Live are as follows:
Main Event: Israel Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira by KO
ISRAEL ADESANYA KNOCKS ALEX PEREIRA OUT COLD! 🥶
🏆 @Stylebender WITH THE SWEETEST VICTORY OF HIS CAREER! #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/2QnUA9JJVi
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 9, 2023
Co-Main Event: Gilbert Burns defeated Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision
Rob Font defeated Adrian Yanez by TKO
Kevin Holland defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by KO
Christian Rodriguez defeated Raul Rosas Jr. by unanimous decision
Kelvin Gastelum defeated Chris Curtis by unanimous decision
Luana Pinheiro defeated Michelle Waterson-Gomez by split decision
Joe Pyfer defeated Gerald Meerschaert by TKO
Loopy Godinez defeated Cynthia Calvillo by split decision
Ignacio Bahamondes defeated Trey Ogden by unanimous decision
Steve Garcia defeated Shayilan Nuerdanbieke by KO
Sam Hughes defeated Jaqueline Amorim by unanimous decision
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