Israel Adesanya is out for revenge tonight when he takes on UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira.
The defending champion made a statement when the two met at UFC 281 with fifth round knockout win to claim the title.
Now Adesanya will be hell-bent on reclaiming his belt and that quest starts tonight in Miami.
Here's everything you need to know about Pereira vs. Adesanya 2.
When is Pereira vs. Adesanya 2? Date, start time tonight
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST
- Main event cagewalks (approx): 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 on tonight?
- U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
- UK: BT Sport
The fight will be available to purchase on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. (click here for more information), while BT Sport will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 tonight?
The fight will take place at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida.
Alex Pereira record and bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Date of birth: July 7, 1987
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 80"
- Total fights: 8
- Record: 7-1-0
Israel Adesanya record and bio
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Date of birth: July 22, 1989
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 80"
- Total fights: 25
- Record: 23-2-0
Pereira vs. Adesanya card
Main card
- Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya; For Pereira's UFC middleweight title
- Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal; Welterweight
- Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez; Bantamweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Welterweight
- Raul Rosas Jr vs. Christian Rodriguez; Bantamweight
Prelims
- Chris Curtis vs. Kelvin Gastelum; Middleweight
- Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro; Women's strawweight
Early prelims
- Gerald Meerchaert vs. Joe Pyfer; Middleweight
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lupita Godinez; Women's strawweight
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden; Catchweight (160lbs)
- Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Steve Garcia; Featherweight
- Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes; Women's strawweight