Joe Pyfer

Joe Pyfer, competing at middleweight with a 16-3-0 professional record, is an orthodox-stance striker from the United States who relies on volume and submission threat to control fights. Standing 6'2" with a 75-inch reach, Pyfer lands 3.52 strikes per minute at 44% accuracy while maintaining solid defensive positioning at 52% strike defense, absorbing 3.22 strikes per minute.

His grappling arsenal includes 1.45 takedown attempts per 15 minutes (30% accuracy) and 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes, reflecting a well-rounded skill set that extends beyond pure striking. Recent performances showcase his finishing ability: he defeated Marc-Andre Barriault via first-round KO in June 2024, submitted Abus Magomedov in round two in October 2025, and most notably knocked out Israel Adesanya in round two in March 2026.

His only recent setback came against Jack Hermansson in February 2024, a unanimous decision loss over five rounds. Pyfer's 7-1 record across his last eight fights demonstrates consistent progress, though his 62% takedown defense and measured striking accuracy suggest he thrives against opponents who don't exploit his wrestling gaps.