Israel Adesanya is back and he looked better than ever. The former middleweight champion stopped Joe Pyfer in the UFC Seattle main event in a performance that reminded everyone why he was once the most feared striker in the sport.
MMA Fighting Yahoo Sports and UFC.com all published detailed breakdowns of the fight which saw Adesanya control every aspect of the contest from start to finish. The stoppage came after a devastating combination that left Pyfer unable to continue.
Adesanya Looked Like His Old Self
Adesanya came into the fight with questions surrounding his motivation and ability to compete at the highest level after a string of disappointing performances. He answered every single one of those questions on Saturday night.
His striking was sharp his movement was fluid and his timing was impeccable. Pyfer who is known for his power and aggression was never able to get into a rhythm against the former champion technical brilliance.
MMA Fighting called it the best Adesanya performance in years and said it puts him right back in the title conversation at middleweight.
What Is Next For Adesanya
The win over Pyfer puts Adesanya back in the conversation for a middleweight title shot. The division is stacked with talent but few fighters can match his combination of skill experience and star power.
Dana White was seen smiling after the fight which is usually a sign that big things are coming. Fans are already speculating about potential matchups and the excitement around Adesanya career has been reignited.
Full results and highlights from UFC Seattle are available on ESPN Plus and the UFC app on Apple and Android devices.
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