UFC Seattle: Live Coverage of Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 28, 2026 10:46 PM ET

The middleweight main event took place Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Israel Adesanya faced Joe Pyfer in the card’s headliner.

Fighter backgrounds

Israel Adesanya enters with a 24-5 record. He is a two-time UFC champion and 36 years old.

Adesanya arrives on a three-fight losing streak. His recent losses came to Nassourdine Imavov, Dricus du Plessis, and Sean Strickland.

Joe Pyfer is 15-3 as a pro. He earned his UFC contract via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022.

Pyfer won six of his first seven UFC bouts. He rebounded from a loss to Jack Hermansson with three straight wins.

His most recent victory was a second-round submission of Abus Magomedov in October.

On FanDuel, Adesanya was the slight favorite at -142. Pyfer was listed at +118.

Herb Dean served as the referee for the main event. The bout carried big implications for both men.

Adesanya aimed to prove he can still contend with the division’s rising talent. Pyfer sought to continue his rapid ascent.

Pyfer walked forward calmly to begin the fight. Adesanya bounced and looked for range.

Pyfer shot for a takedown and secured a bodylock. He pushed Adesanya to the fence as fans voiced displeasure.

Adesanya defended the takedown well and escaped. He narrowly avoided an uppercut during the separation.

Pyfer threw heavy shots. Adesanya leaned away and countered with a jab while cutting off the cage.

A straight left and a high knee landed for Adesanya. Pyfer answered with a left that found its mark.

Adesanya thwarted another takedown attempt while using kick feints. Both men exchanged sharp leg kicks.

Pyfer managed a late takedown but had limited time to work off it. The round ended with both fighters active.

Filmogaz.com scored the opening frame 10-9 for Adesanya.

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