A massive weekend in combat sports saw a legend fall, a top contender hospitalized, and a pioneer make history. In this episode, we break down the fallout from UFC Seattle and Nação Cyborg 15.First, we dive into the main event where Joe Pyfer proved he can no longer be ignored as a "relevant force" in the middleweight division. We discuss how Pyfer used superior grappling to ground and batter Israel Adesanya, securing a career-defining second-round TKO that has elevated him several tiers in the 185-pound weight class. Is this the end of the road for the "skidding" former champion, and is Pyfer ready for a title eliminator against the likes of Caio Borralho or Dricus Du Plessis?Next, we address the "unnerving scene" in the co-main event that left the Seattle crowd breathless. Alexa Grasso reminded the world why she is a former champion, landing a vicious left hand that turned Maycee Barber’s legs to jelly before immediately transitioning to a fight-ending rear-naked choke. We provide an update on Barber’s health following her hospitalization and discuss Grasso’s return to the win column.Finally, we head to Brazil where Cris Cyborg has officially become a dual-sport champion. After capturing the WIBA super welterweight belt with a dominant TKO victory, Cyborg is already looking toward the future and calling out undisputed boxing champion Claressa Shields.
Topics covered:
Joe Pyfer’s rise and the future of the UFC middleweight division.
The "frightening" knockout and submission of Maycee Barber.
Alexa Grasso’s first win since her historic victory over Valentina Shevchenko.
Cris Cyborg’s successful boxing title bid and her potential showdown with Claressa Shields.