When did Joe Pyfer start training?

Last Modified May 23, 2025 09:53 GMT
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Joe Pyfer. [Image courtesy: Getty].

Joe Pyfer is a professional mixed martial artist from America who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After some initial setbacks, Pyfer returned to the regional circuit and came back stronger than before.

Pyfer competed in multiple fight promotions when he first started as a professional mixed martial arts practitioner. His entry into combat sports has been dominant so far, as he has been able to outclass most of his opponents by dominating them inside the cage. Pyfer has so far been a part of some exciting bouts inside the octagon and featured in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer on February 10, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Paradise, Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.

Joe Pyfer Training

Joe Pyfer started his training as early as 4 years of age. By the time he turned 13, Pyfer was already competing against grown-up adults. His professional mixed martial arts career started in 2018 at AOW 7, where he squared off against Steven Covington. He defeated him in the first round via knockout and started his professional MMA journey with a dominant win.

Pyfer earned a UFC contract after defeating Osman Diaz via second-round TKO in 2022 in the very first week of the Dana White Contender Series Season 6. He also took part in the Dana White Contender Series in 2020 but withdrew due to an elbow injury. He currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 13 wins and three losses as of May 23, 2025.

Where did Joe Pyfer go to high school?

Joe Pyfer went to Penncrest High School as a kid. The American professional mixed martial artist from South Jersey has been through rough times as a child. However, he has channeled his energies toward a positive cause and sculpted a promising combat sports career.

Last updated on May 23, 2025

FAQs on Joe Pyfer Training

A. He started training as early as 4 years of age.


A. He fights in the middleweight division.


A. He was born in Vineland, New Jersey.


A. He attended the Penncrest High School.


A. He has a professional MMA record of 13 wins and three losses as of May 2025.


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