Israel Adesanya steps into the Octagon hoping to regain the UFC middleweight strap he lost to Alex Pereira in their first fight in the main event at UFC 287. Will Adesanya get it done? Or will Pereira hang on to the belt that he won in impressive fashion in the first bout? See below for UFC odds, analysis, and free picks for the fight on the main card at UFC 287.
Keep reading for UFC betting lines, analysis, and free picks for the five main card bouts at UFC 286 on March 18.
UFC 287 Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 Betting Analysis for the Main Card Bouts
When: Saturday, April 8 at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TV / Streaming: ESPN+/ESPN PPV
UFC 287 Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 – Main Card Preview
Raul Rosas Jr. -256 vs. Christian Rodriguez +193
Christian Rodriguez has an 8-1 record. But even with a great record, Rodriguez is an underdog versus Raul Rosas Jr.
Although it’s easy to look at Rosas’ undefeated record and say that’s the reason, he’s the chalk, the truth, the reason MMA handicappers are all over Rosas Jr., is because Raul is the much better grappler.
The chalk in this is 5-0 via submissions. Backing Rosas Jr. is the play.
UFC 287 Pick: Raul Rosas Jr. | Bet Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez Today
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Kevin Holland -256 vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio +195
It’s tempting to back Santiago Ponzinibbio. Although he hasn’t fought his best in recent bouts, Ponzinibbio shows just 2 wins in his last 5, Santiago enters the Octagon after knocking out Alex Moreno in his last. The KO win could be a sign Ponzinibbio is back to fighting his best.
Even if Santiago is back to his best, it will be difficult to beat Kevin Holland. The favorite in this is on a 2-match winning streak but both losses came against top fighters, Khamzat Chimaev and Stephen Thompson. Back the chalk to cash.
UFC 287 Pick: Kevin Holland | Bet Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio Today
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Rob Font +149 vs. Adrian Yanez -192
Favorite Adrian Yanez has a couple of physical disadvantages in this bout. Yanez is an inch shorter. Underdog Rob Font also has a 1.5 inches reach advantage.
Yanez is much younger than Font, though. Not only that, but Font has dropped his last 2 bouts, both via unanimous decision, to Jose Aldo and Marlon Vera.
Yanez hasn’t lost since 2018. Here’s another fight on the main card that should go to the favorite.
UFC 287 Pick: Adrian Yanez | Bet Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez Today
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Gilbert Burns -454 vs. Jorge Masvidal +316
Jorge Masvidal is one of the most respected fighters at UFC. But Masvidal doesn’t step into the Octagon in his best form.
The underdog has lost 3 straight. The good news if you want to back Jorge is that 2-of-3 losses were versus Kamara Usman. However, the loss to Colby Covington wasn’t good.
Gilbert Burns also lost to Kamara Usman in his last 5. Burns’ other loss came versus undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. Burns is has been more active and has fought better than Masvidal. Gilbert wins this.
UFC 287 Pick: Gilbert Burns | Bet Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal Today
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Alex Pereira +106 vs. Israel Adesanya -135
UFC Middleweight Title Fight
Pereira versus Adesanya 1 was a classic. Israel had the victory in his grasp. But then, Pereira rallied and ended Adesanya’s night in the fifth via a referee stoppage.
The fact Israel had the fight won before the fifth round knockout is why oddsmakers and UFC handicappers give Adesanya the benefit of the doubt. But Pereira has much more power than Israel does.
Also, after suffering a devastating knockout loss, it’s tough for a mixed martial artist to get back to where they were before the loss. Pereira’s power again seals the deal.
UFC 287 Pick: Alex Pereira | Bet Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Today
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UFC 287 Fight Card
| UFC 287 Main Card | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | |||
| Middleweight | Alex Pereira (c) | vs. | Israel Adesanya |
| Welterweight | Gilbert Burns | vs. | Jorge Masvidal |
| Bantamweight | Rob Font | vs. | Adrian Yanez |
| Welterweight | Kevin Holland | vs. | Santiago Ponzinibbio |
| Bantamweight | Raul Rosas Jr. | vs. | Christian Rodriguez |
| UFC 287 Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+) | |||
| Middleweight | Kelvin Gastelum | vs. | Chris Curtis |
| Women’s Strawweight | Michelle Waterson | vs. | Luana Pinheiro |
| Middleweight | Gerald Meerschaert | vs. | Joe Pyfer |
| Heavyweight | Karl Williams | vs. | Chase Sherman |
| UFC 287 Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass) | |||
| Women’s Strawweight | Cynthia Calvillo | vs. | Lupita Godinez |
| Catchweight (160 lb) | Ignacio Bahamondes | vs. | Trey Ogden |
| Featherweight | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | vs. | Steve Garcia |
| Women’s Strawweight | Jaqueline Amorim | vs. | Sam Hughes |
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