Joe Pyfer and Israel Adesanya (Photo by Imagn)

UFC Seattle Prediction: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer Preview And Picks

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Pavan Sharma | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 4:15 PM ET

This weekend, the UFC is heading to Seattle for a Fight Night card. It’s a big one because Israel Adesanya is making his return. This might be one of the toughest fights of his career, not just because of his opponent, but because he’s on a losing skid and going through a rough phase. He is set to face Joe Pyfer.

Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer: Preview And Predictions

Israel Adesanya currently holds a record of 24-5-0. The former middleweight champion has beaten legends like Anderson Silva, Robert Whittaker, and Alex Pereira. He has scored 16 knockout wins in his career. But recently, his striking has not looked the same, as he has lost 4 of his last 5 fights. Now, he is looking to bounce back and prove he still belongs at the top.

On the other hand, Pyfer has a record of 15-3-0. The American is a rising prospect with 9 knockout wins and 4 submission wins, giving him a finish rate of over 93 percent. He has also picked up strong wins against fighters like Abus Magomedov and Kelvin Gastelum, showing he can compete at a high level.

Adesanya is very smart and fast. While Pyfer is very strong and hits very hard, and likes to finish fights quickly. Talking about predictions, Adesanya might win by knockout. Izzy has more experience and is eyeing a bounce back.

UFC Seattle: Timings, Streaming, And Other Details

The event is set for Saturday, 28 March at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Along with the main event, the card also features top fighters like Alexa Grasso and rising talent Chase Hooper. Here’s the full fight card:

Main Card