Joe Pyfer is an American mixed martial arts competitor who fights out of Pennsylvania. He competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was awarded a contract with the elite mixed martial arts promotion in the first week of Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) Season 6.
Pyfer started his professional career in mixed martial arts in May 2018. Before competing in the UFC, he defeated Osman Diaz via second-round TKO at the Dana White Contender Series (DWCS) Season 6. Pyfer’s professional mixed martial arts debut came against Steven Covington on AOW 7: Art of War Cage Fighting 7 on May 18, 2018. He defeated Covington via first-round TKO. After defeating Diaz, he faced Alen Amedovski at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song on September 18, 2022, and won via first-round TKO. He currently holds a professional record of 13 wins and 3 losses (13-3-0), as of May 2025.
Joe Pyfer Background Story
Joe Pyfer experienced a toxic and traumatizing upbringing as a child. He, along with his siblings, was subjected to abuse as a child by their father. He made multiple attempts to desert his house as a kid to escape the abuse, and only his close friends are said to be privy to his condition. He is scheduled to feature in a documentary that would show him talking about his childhood and the struggles he faced on his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
With just five bouts in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a record of 4-1 thus far, Pyfer believes that he has come a long way from his tumultuous past.
What Weight Class is Joe Pyfer?
Joe Pyfer competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Having made two appearances earlier, Pyfer emerged victorious by knocking out his opponents.
Joe Pyfer UFC Fights
Joe Pyfer has featured in five fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship as of May 2025. He locked horns with Alen Amedovski on September 18, 2022, in his inaugural bout for the promotion and won via first-round knockout. In his second outing to the Octagon, he clashed with Gerald Meerschaert on April 9, 2023, and won via first-round knockout. Unfortunately, Pyfer lost against Jack Hermansson via a unanimous decision. His last fight was against Marc-André Barriault at UFC 303. Pyfer won this bout via a first-round KO.
FAQs
A. He fights out of Pennsylvania.
A. He has a professional record of 13 wins and 3 losses.
A. Joe Pyfer has a record of 4-1 in the UFC.
A. Yes, a documentary on Joe Pyfer’s background is being produced.
A. He has four sisters.
