The spotlight of tonight’s UFC Seattle occasion was the extremely anticipated middleweight matchup that includes Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pifer.
Adesanya (24-6 MMA) entered tonight’s contest hoping to snap off a three-fight dropping streak. The promotion’s former middleweight champion fought in Saudi Arabia 13 months in the past, the place he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Nasoudin Imavov (watch it right here). Previous to that, Izzy had losses to Dorikas du Plessis and Sean Strickland, respectively.
In the meantime, Joe Pifer (16-3 MMA) enters tonight’s bout on a three-fight win streak, his earlier victory coming by submission over Abs Magomedov at UFC 320 in October of this 12 months. Previous to that win, ‘Bodybugs’ had wins over Kelvin Gastelum and Marc-Andre Barrio.
Tonight’s UFC Seattle headliner was a wildly back-and-forth affair. Israel Adesanya bought off to a powerful begin within the opener and appeared like he was having all types of hassle with Joe Pifer’s lead leg. Nonetheless, “Bodybagz” was in a position to benefit from Izzy’s aggression and rating a giant takedown within the second spherical to get full mount. From there, Pifer landed a ton of floor and pound, ultimately resulting in a referee stoppage. It was a powerful victory for the Individuals and a “might need been” defeat for the “stylebenders.”
Official UFC Seattle outcomes: Joe Pifer def. Israel Adesanya wins by TKO in spherical 2
Try the professionals’ reactions to “Adesanya vs. Pifer” beneath.
Israel Adesanya is attempting to show again the clock. #UFCSeattle
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 29, 2026
Izzy come out like Obafemi! ! ! !
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 29, 2026
10-9 Adesanya R1
It was a detailed battle, however I felt Adesanya landed the simpler assault.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 29, 2026
Put up-fight response from Joe Pifer defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle:
Sorry about Izzy, however Joe Pifer is the true deal, superb 🤯 #UFCSeattle
— Gilbert Burns Durinho (@GilbertDurinho) March 29, 2026
The person, Izzy, additionally appeared hungry and gave the impression to be in good spirits total. Pifer had an incredible recreation plan, confirmed guts and coronary heart, and by no means gave up on chasing the purpose.
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) March 29, 2026
What a chunk of shit 🤦🏿♂️
please increase your head @stylebender 🤴🏿🙅🏿♂️
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) March 29, 2026
Izzy was on track, however she began to really feel the tip and have become reckless.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 29, 2026
Izzy nonetheless will get it
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 29, 2026
Who would you prefer to see Pifer battle subsequent after his TKO win over Adesanya in Washington tonight? Share your ideas within the feedback part. PENN Nation!
