Highlights! Pyfer Rocks, Stops Izzy After Wild Brawl
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 28: (L-R) Joe Pyfer punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena on March 28, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer squared off earlier tonight (Sat.
, Mar. 28, 2026) at UFC Seattle LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. After a very competitive fight, Joe Pyfer secured the TKO victory in round two.
Adesanya opened the fight with his kicks, and Pyfer responded with a full commitment takedown attempt. Though Pyfer was deep on the body lock, Adesanya kept the fight upright and escaped to center. Adesanya landed a big step knee, but Pyfer returned fire with a heavy left hook.
Adesanya’s low kicks were landing well and already starting to take an effect towards the end of the first. Just as Adesanya started to really flow on the feet, Pyfer exploded into a takedown and landed some nice elbows. Still, it was a solid start from the former champion.
“Stylebender” came out aggressive to start round two, blasting liver kicks and ripping into the calf. Pyfer pushed his way into the clinch and broke dirty with effective punches. The fight got more and more chaotic, as Adesanya willingly stood in the pocket and traded punches with the young knockout artist.