Joe Pyfer

"Bodybagz"

16-3-0#6Middleweight★ 5bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-1Grappling 3-0Wrestling 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Israel Adesanya · TKO · Mar 28, 2026

16-3-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Bo Nickal

UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes·Saturday, December 12, 2026

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Joe Pyfer holds a professional MMA record of 16-3-0. Pyfer has won 16 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Pyfer lands 3.53 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 1.25 takedowns per 15 minutes. Pyfer also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Pyfer also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Most recent fight: March 28, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Sep 17, 1996
Age: 30
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Vineland, United States

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UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs LopesDec 12, 2026
vs Bo NickalMiddleweight

Latest on Joe Pyfer

Career history

WIN
vs Israel Adesanya
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer· Mar 28, 2026· Middleweight· 16-3 vs 24-6
TKO
R2 · 4:18
POTN
WIN
vs Abus Magomedov
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 28-7-1
SUB
R2 · 1:46
POTN
WIN
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 19-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC 303: Pereira vs Procházka 2· Jun 29, 2024· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 16-8
TKO
R1 · 1:25
POTN
LOSS
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer· Feb 10, 2024· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 24-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green· Oct 7, 2023· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 12-6
SUB
R2 · 2:05
POTN
WIN
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2· Apr 8, 2023· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 35-16
TKO
R1 · 3:15
WIN
vs Alen Amedovski
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 3:55
POTN
WIN
vs Ozzy Diaz
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 47· Jul 26, 2022· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 7-2
TKO
R2 · 1:39
WIN
vs Austin Trotman
CFFC 104: Torres vs. Bilder· Dec 17, 2021· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 3-1
TKO
R2 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Dustin Stoltzfus
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 28· Aug 11, 2020· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 13-1
TKO
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Chase Gamble
Ring of Combat 71· Feb 21, 2020· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 7-7
TKO
R2 · 1:04
LOSS
vs Jhonoven Pati
Ring of Combat 70· Nov 23, 2019· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 6-3
SUB
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Matt Foster
Ring of Combat 69· Sep 13, 2019· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 10-13
TKO
R1 · 1:07
WIN
vs Elijah Gbollie, Jr.
Ring of Combat 68· May 31, 2019· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 5-8
TKO
R2 · 1:36
WIN
vs Eric Roncoroni×1Title bout · Title win #1
Art of War Cage Fighting 11· Feb 16, 2019· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 5-6
SUB
R1 · 4:53
WIN
vs Lorenzo Hunt
Art of War Cage Fighting 8· Oct 5, 2018· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 3-5
SUB
R1 · 3:47
WIN
vs Derek Wilson
CES 52: Norwood vs. Wells· Aug 17, 2018· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
UD
WIN
vs Steven Covington
Art of War Cage Fighting 7· May 18, 2018· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 2:40

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Marquez MMA

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 5% in division

Punch power98

Kick power94

Punch speed96

Kick speed94

Accuracy89

Takedowns93

Ground striking93

Submissions94

Chin83

Body strength74

Cardio60

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.52per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.22per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.45per 15 min

31% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.53per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.33per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.25per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed67%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joe Pyfer sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#20 Most knockdowns in a round, Middleweight2

UFC

Bonus résumé

Joe Pyfer has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×5

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Middleweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joe Pyfer earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Joe Pyfer's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #6 Middleweight
Meta rank: #5 Middleweight
Peak: #6 Middleweight
First ranked: Oct 7, 2025
Times ranked: 49

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1856▲18
Peak: 1856Mar 28, 2026
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joe Pyfer fight next?

Joe Pyfer fights Bo Nickal on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

What is Joe Pyfer's record?

Joe Pyfer's professional MMA record is 16-3-0.

Who is Joe Pyfer fighting next?

Joe Pyfer's next opponent is Bo Nickal at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

Who did Joe Pyfer fight last?

Joe Pyfer most recently fought Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer on Saturday, March 28, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Joe Pyfer fight in?

Joe Pyfer fights at Middleweight.

Is Joe Pyfer ranked in the UFC?

Joe Pyfer is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Middleweight division.

How many knockouts does Joe Pyfer have?

Joe Pyfer has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Joe Pyfer won?

Joe Pyfer has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Joe Pyfer?

Joe Pyfer is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Joe Pyfer weigh?

Joe Pyfer weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Joe Pyfer's reach?

Joe Pyfer has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Joe Pyfer?

Joe Pyfer is 30 years old (born Sep 17, 1996).

Where is Joe Pyfer from?

Joe Pyfer is from the United States.

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