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Israel Adesanya, coming off a three-fight skid, faces Joe Pyfer in UFC Seattle. Henry Cejudo predicts that a loss—potentially to an unranked opponent—could end Adesanya’s MMA career as he shifts focus to other ventures like DJing and podcasting.
Bloody Elbow previews UFC Seattle’s main event, with Israel Adesanya trying to snap a three-fight skid against Joe Pyfer. Most staff predictions expect Adesanya to win—by KO or decision—though several writers argue he may be past his peak, while Pyfer is not viewed as elite. The piece frames Izzy as the favorite with the bout serving as a significant test for his legacy as he returns after a layoff.
UFC has booked a marquee middleweight showdown in Seattle: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer headlines UFC Fight Night on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena, with Adesanya aiming to snap a winless run since his KO of Pereira and Pyfer seeking to prove he belongs among the division's elites, alongside a flyweight title rematch between Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber.