UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2 is almost upon us. The two middleweight rivals will compete in this week’s main event for the second time in the UFC and the fourth time in their professional careers. So ahead of the rematch between the two, we preview the contest and give our prediction for the fight. Follow UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
The rematch will be the culmination of one of combat sports’ biggest rivalries and arguably one of the best storylines in MMA. In addition, it could be the last time these two face each other in their careers. Therefore, we can expect an exciting fight between Adesanya and Pereira.
UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2 preview and prediction for UFC 287
Apart from the history and the previous bouts, this fight has a lot riding on it. A loss for Adesanya will definitely hurt his stock, while Pereira will want to close out the Adesanya chapter without a blemish. And although Pereira knocked out Adesanya in the last fight, the New Zealander was winning up until that point.
In terms of their physical attributes, both Pereira and Adesanya match up fairly evenly. Pereira stands at 6’4”, has a 79” punching reach and a 44” leg reach. Adesanya, on the other hand, stands at 6’4”, with an 80” punching reach and a 44.5” leg reach. Therefore, there is very little to separate them in the physical aspects.
When we compare the numbers, Pereira lands more strikes per minute than Adesanya and at a better accuracy rate. And although he has better grappling numbers, Adesanya has a better submission rate than Pereira. However, the numbers do not tell the full story as the Pereira vs Adesanya rivalry is all about the stylistic match-up between them.
Our prediction: Israel Adesanya beats Alex Pereira by a decision.
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya latest betting odds
Despite winning the first match and the two kickboxing bouts between them, Alex Pereira is not the favorite for this bout. According to the UFC’s official betting odds, Adesanya is a -135 favorite, while Pereira is a +115 underdog.
Therefore, fans who want to earn a decent return can back Pereira to win again. However, we encourage you to bet responsibly, as the fight can change with one punch.
What do you make of the UFC 287 bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya? Who do you think will come out on top?
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