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Barber Breaks Silence After Grasso KO at UFC Seattle, Eyes Recovery and Return
sports12 days ago

Barber Breaks Silence After Grasso KO at UFC Seattle, Eyes Recovery and Return

Maycee Barber issued her first public statement after Alexa Grasso knocked her out and then secured a choke at UFC Seattle, ending Barber’s seven-fight win streak and delaying her title-shot bid. Barber said she doesn’t remember much from the fight and has been staying off social media after scary posts showing her seemingly “dead,” adding she’s OK despite the hospital stay. She thanked the UFC and Grasso, and said she plans to focus on a full recovery and a swift return to competition.

Natalia Silva stakes claim to next title shot after Grasso’s Seattle win over Barber
sports12 days ago

Natalia Silva stakes claim to next title shot after Grasso’s Seattle win over Barber

Natalia Silva declared herself the next challenger for Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight title after Alexa Grasso's brutal win over Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle, potentially setting up a title bout as Grasso’s upset-related history and Silva’s undefeated run reshape the division; Barber watched her bid for a title shot slip away in the co-main event.

Pyfer stuns Adesanya with second-round KO at UFC Seattle
sports13 days ago

Pyfer stuns Adesanya with second-round KO at UFC Seattle

Joe Pyfer defeated Israel Adesanya by second-round TKO in the UFC Seattle main event, turning a back-and-forth stand-up exchange into a decisive ground-and-pound finish after mounting and back control. Adesanya pressed with kicks but Pyfer leveraged a late takedown sequence to seal the finish; the win boosts Pyfer’s momentum, while Adesanya extended a rough skid to four UFC losses, 1-5 in his past six fights, and vowed to keep competing as Pyfer opened up about personal struggles and faith after the victory.

Pyfer Turns Adesanya's Trap into UFC Seattle KO
sports13 days ago

Pyfer Turns Adesanya's Trap into UFC Seattle KO

Joe Pyfer secured the biggest win of his career by KOing Israel Adesanya in the UFC Seattle main event, saying he replicated Adesanya’s trap—acting hurt to lure him in and capitalizing as the fight became chaotic after a calf-kick moment. Adesanya, despite the fourth straight loss, reaffirmed he isn’t done fighting, while Pyfer’s performance propels him up the middleweight rankings.

Adesanya Aims to End Slump as Pyfer Tests UFC Seattle Main Event
sports15 days ago

Adesanya Aims to End Slump as Pyfer Tests UFC Seattle Main Event

Bloody Elbow previews UFC Seattle’s main event, with Israel Adesanya trying to snap a three-fight skid against Joe Pyfer. Most staff predictions expect Adesanya to win—by KO or decision—though several writers argue he may be past his peak, while Pyfer is not viewed as elite. The piece frames Izzy as the favorite with the bout serving as a significant test for his legacy as he returns after a layoff.

Izzy vs Pyfer headlines UFC Seattle showdown in March
sports2 months ago

Izzy vs Pyfer headlines UFC Seattle showdown in March

UFC has booked a marquee middleweight showdown in Seattle: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer headlines UFC Fight Night on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena, with Adesanya aiming to snap a winless run since his KO of Pereira and Pyfer seeking to prove he belongs among the division's elites, alongside a flyweight title rematch between Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber.