The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Joe Pyfer TKO vs. Israel Adesanya, Alexa Grasso INSANE KO vs. Maycee Barber
Mar 29, 2026
A live octagon reaction to Joe Pyfer's shocking TKO over Israel Adesanya and why that result shakes up rankings. A breakdown of Alexa Grasso's jaw-dropping left-hand KO into a lightning rear-naked choke. Highlights include a fairytale retirement submission, rising prospects making noise, and bizarre controversies that rocked the card.
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Joe Pyfer Catapulted Into Title Picture
- Joe Pyfer's win over Israel Adesanya advanced him into immediate title contention because he finished a former champion in front of Adesanya's home crowd.
- Daniel Cormier highlights Pyfer's patience, comeback in round two, and ability to capitalize when Izzy chose to trade punches.
Style Change Cost Adesanya The Fight
- Adesanya looked dominant early by using kicks to damage Pyfer's lead leg, but switching to a brawl allowed Pyfer to reach his power.
- Cormier notes Izzy's choice to trade punches in round two was the pivotal tactical error.
Use Patience To Create Finishing Opportunities
- Be patient in big fights and avoid exhausting yourself early; controlled pacing can create late-fight finishing opportunities.
- Cormier contrasts Pyfer's calmer, more patient approach here with his tiring main-event debut.