In the co-main event, Kai Kara-France shocked the crowd with a stunning first-round knockout victory over Steve Erceg.
From the opening bell, Kara-France appeared aggressive, quickly establishing his striking game. Erceg tried to find his footing, attempting to plant and counter, but Kara-France's speed and power proved too much. Midway through the first round, Kara-France connected with a devastating overhand that sent Erceg crashing to the canvas, and "Don't Blink" followed up with hard strikes that closed the show.
The oddsmakers are always confident in Israel Adesanya.
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He's lost 3 fights to Alex Pereira, but the oddsmakers still have him as a favorite heading into this weekend.#UFC287 pic.twitter.com/0MF4krsH1v
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