Dana White revealed the main event for UFC Fight Night 271 after significant hype, pitting former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya against Joe Pyfer in a five-round bout. The event is set for March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Fans expressed outrage online, feeling underwhelmed by the matchup despite the buildup during UFC 324 weekend. This follows the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 between Gaethje and Pimblett. The pairing tests Adesanya's return against rising prospect Pyfer, potentially impacting middleweight contention.
