Israel Adesanya returns to competition against rising middleweight contender Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Fight Night on March 28 in Seattle. Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, is looking to stop his first losing streak and regain momentum in the division. Pyfer represents a significant opportunity for the young contender to leapfrog fellow middleweight contenders and establish himself as a legitimate title challenger. The fight serves as a crossroads bout for both fighters—a chance for Adesanya to recover from his worst career skid while Pyfer aims to prove he belongs among the elite. The card also features Alexa Grasso in the co-main event against Maycee Barber, with veteran Michael Chiesa competing in his retirement fight in his home state.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
