Joe Pyfer is one of the most promising fighters in the UFC. Born in Vineland, New Jersey, USA, Pyfer isn’t just fighting to win; he instead has a knack for finishes. He knows how to hurt people and get his job done, whether standing or scrambling. Pyfer's career took a meteoric flight at Dana White's Contender Series 47.
He stepped in against Osman Diaz on July 26, 2022, and, within minutes, turned heads with a brutal TKO. The performance earned him a contract. He followed it up by taking out Alen Amedovski by TKO, Gerald Meerschaert, and Abdul Razak Alhassan by submission in his next three fights.
Pyfer lost against Jack Hermansson on February 10, 2024, in the UFC. However, he bounced back in his next fight against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 303 by a dominant first-round KO. Pyfer is scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum in his upcoming showdown at UFC 316.
Joe Pyfer's Fighting Style
Joe Pyfer has effective hands, but his game doesn't entirely depend on striking. Pyfer’s stand-up game is clean, patient, powerful, and technical. He can grapple, although not flashy on the ground, but he is efficient. Three submission wins as of May 2025 speak to that.
Is Joe Pyfer a wrestler?
Joe Pyfer has a reasonable ground game and can wrestle. He doesn’t shoot endlessly or grind out rounds with takedowns. Wins over Razak Alhassan and Lorenzo Hunt are a specimen of his ground game and wrestling ability.
Last updated on May 23, 2025
FAQs on Joe Pyfer's fighting Style
A. Joe Pyfer's fighting style is predominantly striking.
A. Joe Pyfer has a diverse skillset but his primary strength lies in striking over grappling.
A. No, Joe Pyfer has 3 losses to his record as of May 23, 2025.
A. Joe Pyfer holds a professional MMA record of 13 wins and three losses as of May 23, 2025.
A. Joe Pyfer is scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum in his upcoming fight.
