Joe Pyfer Stuns Israel Adesanya with Second-Round Knockout

In a major upset at UFC Fight Night in Seattle, rising contender Joe Pyfer scored a second-round knockout over former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. The opening round featured a tense striking exchange, with Adesanya landing precise kicks and successfully fending off early takedown attempts. Pyfer shifted the momentum in round two, securing a takedown and dominating on the ground with a relentless barrage of strikes. Referee Herb Dean stepped in at 4:18 to stop the contest, awarding Pyfer a career-defining TKO victory. The win extends Pyfer’s unbeaten streak and cements his status as a top middleweight contender. Despite the setback, Adesanya dismissed retirement talks and vowed to return stronger, while an emotional Pyfer described the moment as the biggest of his career.

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