13 days ago

Dricus Du Plessis Salutes Israel Adesanya’s Risky Joe Pyfer Booking

“Kudos to Adesanya for giving a guy like Pyfer a chance,” the ex-middleweight champion said, calling it “exactly” the exciting fight fans want. Adesanya (24-5), a former two-time UFC middleweight champ on a three-fight skid, headlines UFC Seattle on March 28, 2026. Pyfer (15-3) enters as a fast-rising contender. Du Plessis says Adesanya “puts his reputation on the line” again.