Israel Adesanya lost again on Saturday in the UFC Seattle main event. The former two-time middleweight champion was stopped in the second round by rising contender Joe Pyfer. After the fight, Adesanya told fans he has no plans to quit.
Fight recap
The main event in Seattle ended in the second round when Joe Pyfer stopped Israel Adesanya. Pyfer was the winner by a stoppage, handing Adesanya his fourth straight loss. The fight took place on Saturday as part of the UFC Seattle event.
Pyfer showed strong pressure and landed the decisive strikes to finish the fight. Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, could not recover and the referee stopped the action in the second round.
Adesanya’s reaction
After the loss, Adesanya spoke to the crowd and media. He used strong language to answer talk that he might leave the sport. He said, “I’m not f*cking leaving!”
The defeat is a difficult moment for Adesanya. He has been one of the biggest names in the division, and this loss marks his fourth in a row. Despite the streak, he insisted he will keep fighting.
About the fighters
Israel Adesanya is a former two-time middleweight champion. The Seattle main event loss to Joe Pyfer adds to a run of defeats that has challenged his recent standing in the division.
Joe Pyfer is described as a rising contender. He finished Adesanya in the second round and earned a major win on a big stage. This result will raise Pyfer’s profile as he looks for higher-ranked fights moving forward.
Notes and results
The fight was the headline bout at UFC Seattle on Saturday. No other fights from the same card are detailed here.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Joe Pyfer | Won by second-round stoppage over Israel Adesanya |
| Israel Adesanya | Lost by second-round stoppage; fourth consecutive loss |
Reporting: UFCcoverage
