Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will face hard-hitting contender Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night on March 28 in Seattle. Adesanya, currently ranked fourth in the middleweight division, returns to action against the 14th-ranked Pyfer in what represents a significant test for both competitors. The matchup brings together a former champion looking to reclaim his position with a rising contender seeking to break into the upper echelon of the division. This fight will provide important data on where Adesanya stands in the current middleweight landscape. The Seattle event continues the UFC's busy spring schedule with high-profile matchups.
UFC Fight Night
Saturday, March 21, 2026
