• Location: UFC Apex 
  • Broadcast: Paramount+
  • Card Start: Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 5:00 PM ET

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer — Main Card Picks

Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer (Main Event)

This is a classic striker vs power matchup. Israel Adesanya brings elite striking, precision, and experience against top-tier competition, while Joe Pyfer is dangerous early with serious knockout power.

If this fight had taken place three years ago, I would expect Izzy to dance circles around Pyfer, but at this point, Izzy’s durability is starting to go, and he is going to be giving up some speed.  Pyfer’s only real path to winning is by KO.

  • Best Bet: Pyfer by KO +275

Co-Main Event: Michael Chiesa vs. Niko Price

Chiesa is a dominant grappler who is retiring after this fight.  He is finishing his career in front of his home crowd, so I expect him to hunt for the submission finish.  Price was just KO’d a few months ago, so I don’t expect him to be in his best form.

  • Best Bet: Chiesa by Submission -130

Terrance McKinney vs. Kyle Nelson

McKinney could finish this fight in the first few minutes, but Nelson has made a career out of being gritty and not giving up.  If Nelson survives the first three minutes, this is his fight to lose, and McKinney has shown that his durability is horrible after he gets tired.

  • Best Bet: Nelson by KO +225, Nelson Round 2 +800

 

 

 

How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer

  • Streaming Platform: Paramount+
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Prelims: 5:00 PM ET
  • Main Card: 8:00 PM ET
  • Venue: UFC Apex