Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March

At this point in his mixed martial arts career, Israel Adesanya is just looking for a good time. In the main event of UFC’s card in Seattle on March 29, he’s sure to find one. The UFC’s only two-time middleweight champion will return to action after more than a year out of the octagon against No 15-ranked Joe Pyfer.
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Israel Adesanya posts 5-word reaction to Dana White announcing his UFC return for March

Along with confirming Alexa Grasso’s rematch with Maycee Barber, Dana White revealed that Israel Adesanya will headline UFC Seattle on March 28. This will be the first time in the former two-time middleweight champion’s career that he’s fought in the main event of a Fight Night card on back-to-back occasions.

Daniel Cormier, Joe Pyfer, Anthony Hernandez, Chuck Mindenhall, On The Nose, more | The Ariel Helwani Show | January 14, 2026

Join The Ariel Helwani Show as Ariel and the Boys in the Back tackle another star-studded Wednesday, featuring the legend himself, Daniel Cormier, plus UFC Seattle headliner Joe Pyfer and more. Today's lineup: 1 p.
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