When did Joe Pyfer start training?

Last Modified Jun 26, 2024 01:07 GMT
Joe Pyfer
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Joe Pyfer is a professional mixed martial artist from America who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has been through twists and turns of fate to arrive at the leading mixed martial arts promotion. After some setbacks at a time when his professional career had just taken off to a brilliant start, Pyfer returned to the regional circuit and came back stronger than before.

Joe 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. Unfortunately, he lost this bout via a unanimous decision.

Joe Pyfer MMA Career

Joe Pyfer started his training as early as 4.5 years of age; according to him, by the time he turned 13, he 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.

Joe 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 sadly withdrew due to an elbow injury. He currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 12 wins and 3 losses.

Where did Joe Pyfer go to high school?

Joe Pyfer went to Penncrest High School as a kid. The 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.

What weight class is Joe Pyfer?

Joe Pyfer competes in the middleweight division as a mixed martial artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his last bout, he locked horns with Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer in a middleweight showdown. Unfortunately, Pyfer was on the losing side.

Also read: What is Joe Pyfer's back story?

*Last updated on June 26, 2024.

FAQs on Joe Pyfer Training

A. According to him, he started training as early as 4.5 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 12 wins and 3 losses.


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