UFC Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Live Results and Highlights

Follow the action as former UFC champion Israel Adesanya takes on rising contender Joe Pyfer in the main event.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:19am

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UFC Seattle features a middleweight main event between former champion Israel Adesanya and surging contender Joe Pyfer. Adesanya looks to snap a three-fight losing skid, while Pyfer aims to continue his climb up the 185-pound rankings with a big upset win. The co-main event pits former UFC champ Alexa Grasso against Maycee Barber in a pivotal women's flyweight matchup.

Why it matters

Adesanya was once considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport, but his recent struggles have put his future at the top of the middleweight division in question. A loss to the rising Pyfer would be a major setback for the former champion. Meanwhile, a win for Pyfer would instantly launch him into title contention and cement his status as a legitimate threat at 185 pounds.

The details

Adesanya (24-5) has dropped three straight fights, including losses to Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and a stunning knockout defeat against Nassourdine Imavov. Pyfer (15-3) has won six of his seven UFC fights, including a current three-fight win streak over Marc-Andre Barriault, Kelvin Gastelum, and Abus Magomedov.

  • The UFC Seattle preliminary card starts at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
  • The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

The players

Israel Adesanya

A two-time former UFC middleweight champion who is looking to snap a three-fight losing skid and regain his status as one of the top fighters in the sport.

Joe Pyfer

A rising middleweight contender who has won six of his seven UFC fights, including a current three-fight win streak, and is aiming to pull off a major upset against the former champion Adesanya.

Alexa Grasso

A former UFC women's flyweight champion who is looking to get back on track against fellow contender Maycee Barber in the co-main event.

Maycee Barber

A rising women's flyweight contender who is looking to secure a signature win over the former champion Grasso and continue her climb up the rankings.

Terrance McKinney

A lightweight fighter known for his explosive first-round finishes, including a 24-second TKO win in his most recent bout.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to go out there and do what I do best - put on a show and get the win.”

— Israel Adesanya, Former UFC Middleweight Champion

“This is my chance to prove I belong at the top of the division. I'm ready to shock the world.”

— Joe Pyfer, UFC Middleweight Contender

What’s next

The winner of the Adesanya vs. Pyfer main event will likely earn a shot at the UFC middleweight title in their next fight.

The takeaway

The UFC Seattle main event features a high-stakes clash between a former champion looking to regain his place atop the division and a rising contender seeking a career-defining upset. The outcome will have major implications for the future of the UFC middleweight landscape.