Dana White announced Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer as the main event for UFC Fight Night 271 on March 28 in Seattle after massive online hype, sparking fan outrage for underwhelming the buildup. The five-round middleweight clash revives Adesanya's career post-setbacks while testing Pyfer's rising stock. It matters for middleweight as a potential gateway to title contention amid Khamzat Chimaev's reign. Expect heated trash talk leading up, with Adesanya's experience favored but Pyfer's power a threat.
