FIGHT VIDEO: Watch Joe Pyfer knock out Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle.

Pyfer focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

joe pyfer you won't forget it anytime soon UFC Seattle, an event held this Saturday (28). The promising American fought the main fight against the legendary Israel adesanya And he did well. In the important middleweight bout (up to 83,9 kg), the athlete made the most of his physical stature and, known precisely for his strength and power, punished the former king, knocking him out in the second round.

With this victory, the most important of his career, Pyfer has reached a new level in his career. With four consecutive wins, the 29-year-old American has become a real threat to the top contenders in the highly competitive category. In fact, if before this show the athlete was ranked 14th, now he should take the fourth position from the Nigerian.

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The first round of the fight was intense, with good moments for both sides. More technical, Adesanya, relying on kicks and constant movement, had a slight advantage. Without panicking, Pyfer showed no respect for the MMA legend in the second round. Excited by the duel, the athletes exchanged blows with everything they had.

Adesanya managed to shake the American and, seeking to end his three-fight losing streak, went all out to finish the fight, but ended up receiving powerful punches. By frequently landing punches on the veteran and noticing his weakness, Pyfer, stronger and heavier, continued attacking. After taking down the former champion, the fighter applied brutal ground and pound and won by technical knockout.

Watch Joe Pyfer knock out Israel Adesanya at UFC.

JOE PYFER IS LANDING EARLY 👊

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE 🫡

joe pyfer gets the biggest win of his career tonight with some GNP!

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UFC Seattle Results

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)