Joe Pyfer entered the UFC Seattle main event against former two-time middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya ranked No. 14 in the division and looking to pick up the biggest win of his career. "Bodybagz" finished the No. 4 ranked former champion in the second round but dealt with some dark demons leading up to the fight.

During his Octagon Interview immediately following the win, Pyfer revealed that he considered killing himself just weeks prior.

"It's like I could see this moment happening. I almost took my own life a couple of weeks ago," an emotional Pyfer said. "I found God, and I hate crying man. So, I'm going to keep it together. God restored me baby. That's the only reason I'm here ... All glory to God for this victory, or else I'd be dead in a ditch somewhere."

During the post-fight press conference, Pyfer opened up more about his personal struggles with mental health.

"I was born into chaos and a messed up family as many children are. It's not like mine's super special compared to anybody else's. But I was a victim of my own self destruction," he said.

"I had lust issues. I had just this toxic cycle of coping. Nothing drug related or anything like that, but I had a dream where I was disgusted about who I was. I broke a lot of people's hearts around me and particularly one person that I will never hurt again. Sh*t man, I (was) just disgusted with myself. I went and got therapy."

Following Saturday's UFC Seattle event at Climate Pledge Arena, the fight promotion announced the recipients of the performance-based bonuses.

The 13-bout fight card featured 9 finishes, including finishes in every main card match. Two "Performance of the Night" bonuses were awarded and "Fight of the Night" honors bestowed.

Main event fighter Joe Pyfer earned a bonus for his second-round stoppage of former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. After several spirited exchanges, Pyfer secured a takedown and mounted "'The Last Stylebender." He then flatted out Adesanya after Adesanya rolled. From there, Pyfer hammered away with punches until the referee was forced to stop the action.

Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso banked a bonus for first round knockout of Maycee Barber in the fight card's co-main event. A straight left hand put Barber down midway through the opening frame. Grasso snapped Barber's seven-fight winning streak and took home and extra $100,000.

Fight of the Night honors went to lightweight match between Tofiq Musayev and Ignacio Bahamondes. The two fought in the featured preliminary card bout. Musayev won via unanimous decision.

Each of the previously mentioned fighters took home an extra $100,000 in bonus money. Every other fighter that won their fights via stoppage banked $25,000.

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya retuned to the octagon for the first tine in 13 months on Saturday in the UFC Seattle main event. "The Last Stylebender" faced No. 14 ranked Joe Pyfer.

Adesanya entered the bout having lost his three previous fights. Pyfer made the walk to the octagon on a three-fight winning streak having won eight of his last nine bouts.

Pyfer took the center of the cage. Adesanya landdd first with an outside leg kick. Pyfer bounced on the outside before closing the distance and looking for a takedown. They worked for position along the cage. Adesanya circled free but Pyfer landed an uppercut on the break. Pyfer connected with a combination.

Adesanya pawed with his jab. He continued to land leg kicks. Adesanya landed a right followed by a knee. Pyfer fired back with a right hand. Pyfer connected with a left hook. Pyfer looked to get the fight to the ground but Adesanya defended the takedown attempt. Pyfer began targeting the body of Adesanya. Adesanya connected with a hard leg kick. Adesaya mixed it up with a right hand followed by a kick to the body. Pyfer secured a takedown in the closing seconds. MMAWeekly scored the round 10-9 for Pyfer.

Adesanya took the fight to Pyfer to start the second. He continued to utilized leg kicks. Pyfer was accidentally poked in the eye and given time to recover. Pyfer clinched and worked for a takedown. Adesanya pushed him away. They exchanged right hands. Adesanya connected with a clean right hand. Adesanya pressured Pyfer. Pyfer connected with a left. Adesanya responded with a combination. Pyfer secured a takedown and advanced to the mount. Adesanya rolled. Pyfer worked for a rear-naked choke. Pyfer delivers elbows. He flattened Adesanya out. Pyfer hammered away with punches until the referee stopped it.

The official time of the stoppage was 4:18 of the second round.