UFC Seattle: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer – Results

UFC octagon set up. Photo: Getty Images

A very important chapter in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg) will be written this Saturday (28). Former champion of the category, Israel adesanya He steps into the world's most famous octagon at Climate Pledge Arena to try and return to the win column after nearly three years of defeats. He will have joe pyfer on his path, which is experiencing a completely different moment. Since the defeat to Jack hermanssonThe American has racked up three consecutive wins and is now looking to move to the next level as an athlete and break into the top 5.

If Pyfer can defeat a former champion, Maycee barber He can do the same thing, and as a bonus, get revenge for a defeat suffered in 2021 when dueling against Alexa grassoSince her loss to the Mexican fighter, she has defeated seven opponents in a row. With another positive result, she could qualify to finally compete for the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg).

Brazil in the octagon

Lerryan Douglas wins the Contender Series. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

The main card will feature the debut of Brazilian Lerryan Douglas in the world's biggest MMA event. After securing his contract in September 2025 with a knockout in seconds at the Contender Series, the Paranaguá native will face the veteran. julian erosa In a fight valid for the featherweight category (up to 65,7 kg). At 30 years of age, he could become another prospect in the division full of Brazilian representatives.

The first fight of the night will be an all-Brazilian affair. In the strawweight division (up to 52,1 kg), Alexia Bourgeois face Bruna BrazilIn addition, the preliminary fights feature two more bouts involving Brazilian athletes: Gabriella Fernandes she will face off against Casey O'Neil in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg), while Bruno Lopes faces Navajo Stirling.

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): joe pyfer derrotou Israel adesanya by technical knockout (punches) at 4:18 of R2

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexa grasso derrotou Maycee barber by knockout (punch) at 2:42 of round 1

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Niko Price via submission (rear naked choke) at 1min03s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerryan Douglas derrotou julian erosa by knockout (punches) at 3:33 of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Yousri Belgaroui derrotou Mansur Abdul-Malik by technical knockout (punches and knee strike) at 1:21 of round 3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): terrance mckinney derrotou kyle nelson by technical knockout (high kick and punches) at 24 seconds of round 1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tofiq Musayev derrotou Ignatius Bahamondes by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Lance Gibson Jr. defeated Chase Hooper by technical knockout (punches and kicks) at 2:04 of round 1

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Fortuna Tyrrell defeated Marcin tybura by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Casey O'Neill defeated Gabriella Fernandes by knockout (punches) at 3:11 of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Navajo Stirling derrotou Bruno Lopes by technical knockout (punches) at 4:05 of R2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky simon e Adrian Yanez It ended in a majority tie by the judges (29-28, 28-28, 28-28).

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Alexia Thainara derrotou Bruna Brazil by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)