The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Seattle on Saturday night for the fifth time in its history, bringing a Fight Night card headlined by a high-stakes middleweight clash between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer.
Adesanya, a former UFC champion and longtime face of the division, steps back into the spotlight looking to halt a recent skid and remind everyone why he once ruled it. Across from him stands Pyfer, a hard-hitting rising contender with a chance to secure the biggest win of his career and vault himself firmly into the title conversation.
With name value at the top and a mix of prospects and veterans throughout, Saturday’s lineup offers plenty of intrigue for both fans and bettors. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of fight night, including start times, viewing info, and the latest odds available at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Time, Date & Location
- 📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- ⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM EST for Prelims, 8:00 PM EST for Main Card
- 🏟️ Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
- 💻 Streaming: Paramount+
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Full Card & Odds
Adesanya is listed as a moderate -160 favorite despite losing four of his last five fights, while Pyfer (+130) has momentum on his side with three straight wins and four victories over his past five bouts.
Odds subject to change.
Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|
| Alexis Thainara (-750) | Bruna Brasil (+525) |
| Ricky Simon (-160) | Adrian Yanez (+130) |
| Navajo Sterling (-525) | Bruno Lopes (+400) |
| Gabriella Fernandes (-115) | Casey O’Neill (-105) |
| Tyrell Fortune (-145) | Marcin Tybura (+115) |
| Chase Hooper (-325) | Lance Gibson Jr. (+240) |
| Ignacio Bahamondes (-325) | Tofiq Musayev (+260) |
| Terrance McKinney (-190) | Kyle Nelson (+150) |
| Mansur Abdul-Malik (-135) | Yousri Belgaroui (+110) |
| Lerryan Douglas (-325) | Julian Erosa (+250) |
| Michael Chiesa (-750) | Niko Price (+525) |
| Maycee Barber (-190) | Alexa Grasso (+150) |
| Israel Adesanya (-160) | Joe Pyfer (+130) |
UFC Betting Markets Available at Hard Rock Bet
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook goes beyond standard fight lines, offering a wide range of betting markets for Saturday’s card.
🥊 Total Rounds
Bettors can target fight duration with round totals including:
- Over/Under 1.5 Rounds
- Over/Under 2.5 Rounds
- Over/Under 3.5 Rounds
- Over/Under 4.5 Rounds
🏆 Winning Method
For those predicting how the fight will end, method-of-victory options are available:
- Israel Adesanya by Decision
- Israel Adesanya by KO/TKO
- Israel Adesanya by Submission
- Joe Pyfer by Decision
- Joe Pyfer by KO/TKO
- Joe Pyfer by Submission
Additional markets include:
- Any Fighter to Win by KO/TKO or DQ
- Either Fighter to Win by Submission
- Finish Only Winner
- Decision Only Winner
- Fight to Go the Distance (Yes/No)
📊 Round & Fight Props
More specific outcomes are available through round-based betting:
- Winning Round (Exact Round Finish)
- Winning Round Grouped
- Alternate Winning Round
- Alternate Winning Round Grouped
- Round 1 Outcome
Whether you’re backing the former champion to bounce back or the rising prospect to deliver a statement win, there are multiple angles to approach Saturday’s main event and the rest of the card.
Prelims get rolling at 5:00 PM EST on Paramount+, followed by the main card at 8:00 PM EST.
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