Sun Mar 29 02:00:00 UTC 2026: # Pyfer Shocks Adesanya, Chiesa Retires Victorious at UFC Fight Night in Seattle
March 28, 2026, saw a night of electrifying performances at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, culminating in Joe Pyfer’s stunning victory over former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. The event was marked by several impressive finishes, including Alexa Grasso’s dominant win and Michael Chiesa’s emotional retirement bout.
The main event saw Joe Pyfer secure the biggest win of his career, knocking out Israel Adesanya in the second round. Other highlights included Alexa Grasso’s submission victory over Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa’s retirement win against Niko Price, Lerryan Douglas’s impressive promotional debut, Yousri Belgaroui’s continued dominance, and Terrance McKinney’s rapid finish.
Key Points
- Joe Pyfer defeated Israel Adesanya by TKO in the second round.
- Alexa Grasso submitted Maycee Barber in the first round.
- Michael Chiesa retired after a submission win over Niko Price.
- Lerryan Douglas had a successful UFC debut, defeating Julian Erosa by TKO.
- Yousri Belgaroui defeated Mansur Abdul-Malik by TKO in the third round.
- Terrance McKinney defeated Kyle Nelson by TKO in the first round.
Key Takeaways
- Joe Pyfer emerges as a serious contender in the middleweight division.
- Alexa Grasso reasserts her position in the flyweight Top 5 after a dominant win.
- Michael Chiesa ends his career on a high note with a victory in his home state.
- UFC Fight Night continues to deliver exciting and memorable moments in Seattle.
- Dana White’s Contender Series continues to produce impactful UFC fighters like Lerryan Douglas and Yousri Belgaroui.
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