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Pyfer Stuns Adesanya in Major UFC Upset
29 Mar
Summary
- Joe Pyfer secured a major upset TKO victory over Israel Adesanya.
- The event featured 11 stoppages in 13 fights, highlighting intense action.
- Alexa Grasso made a strong comeback with a first-round knockout win.
In a stunning turn of events on March 28, 2026, Joe Pyfer delivered a major upset by defeating Israel Adesanya via second-round TKO in the main event in Seattle. Pyfer entered as the underdog but managed to secure a decisive takedown and finish Adesanya with ground strikes.
The fight card was an action-packed affair, witnessing 11 stoppages across 13 bouts. This high number of finishes solidified the event as one of the most exciting UFC nights of 2026. Alexa Grasso also made a significant impact with a swift first-round knockout of Maycee Barber.
Further adding to the excitement, Terrance McKinney recorded the fastest finish of the night at 24 seconds. Michael Chiesa secured a submission victory and subsequently announced his retirement from the sport on the same date. Several other fights also concluded early with impressive knockouts and submissions.
