Combat Sports Deliver Thrilling Action: Fundora Claims Title, Pyfer Shocks Adesanya

Last week, the world of professional combat sports was abuzz with significant events in both boxing and mixed martial arts, highlighted by a major title change in boxing and a shocking upset in the UFC. Fans witnessed explosive knockouts and dominant performances across multiple promotions.

In professional boxing, the highly anticipated WBC Super Welterweight Title fight saw Sebastian Fundora emerge victorious against Keith Thurman. Fundora defeated Thurman via TKO in the sixth round of their bout held in Las Vegas on March 28, 2026. Another notable boxing match on March 28 in Manchester, England, featured rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma, who secured a TKO victory over Jermaine Franklin in the fifth round. Earlier in the week, on March 28, Bryan Acosta also secured a unanimous decision victory over Ronny Rios in Long Beach, California.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) delivered a memorable night with UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer on March 28, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. The main event saw a surprising turn of events as Joe Pyfer stunned the middleweight division by finishing former champion Israel Adesanya via ground-and-pound in the second round. The co-main event featured Alexa Grasso defeating Maycee Barber in a compelling women's flyweight contest. Other main card highlights included Michael Chiesa securing a first-round submission victory over Niko Price, and Terrance McKinney earning a swift first-round knockout victory against Kyle Nelson.

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) also held an event, PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle, on March 28, 2026. In the evening's main event, Johnny Eblen swiftly submitted Bryan Battle, showcasing a dominant performance.