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UFC 320 proved to be a blockbuster event, with one of the sport’s biggest stars reclaiming his place as the face of the promotion after a dazzling performance.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

UFC 320 star says post-fight outburst was aimed at matchmaker who accused him of being ‘scared’

In the aftermath of UFC 320, a fighter explained his actions inside of the Octagon. The main card on Saturday night in Las Vegas produced four impressive finishes at the T-Mobile Arena.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 2

Joe Pyfer vs. Abus Magomedov prediction, odds, pick for UFC 320

The UFC 320 Main Card is finally here as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for the opening bout in the Middleweight (185) Division. No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Joe Pyfer Medical History: Hair Transplant, Back Surgery, Arm Injury

Joe Pyfer has faced an uphill battle with medical challenges throughout his MMA career, each testing his resolve and threatening to derail his rise to the UFC middleweight division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Why Is Joe Pyfer Called ‘Bodybagz’? True Meaning Behind UFC Star’s Nickname

When UFC 320 takes place in Las Vegas on October 4, 2025, all eyes will be on middleweight contender Joe Pyfer as he faces Abus Magomedov in a high-stakes bout.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

UFC 320 – Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Joe Pyfer: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 320 undercard features an intriguing middleweight clash between Abusupiyan Magomedov and Joe Pyfer. Magomedov (28-6-1) was a veteran of the European circuit before joining the UFC.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Magomed Ankalaev Vs. Alex Pereira Preview

Magomed Ankalaev defends his UFC Heavyweight Title against Alex Pereira on October 4, as we preview the upcoming fight. Ankalaev won the first fight via a unanimous decision at UFC 313, giving Alex his first loss at the weight class, as he was no longer the champion.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 12

Next Matchups For UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez

It seems to happen every time, but UFC fans continue to fall for the same trap. Whenever a fight card like last weekend’s Apex event between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez seems underwhelming, it somehow delivers insanely entertaining, albeit not exactly high-level, mixed martial arts.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 4

UFC 320 adds Joe Pyfer – Abus Magomedov

UFC 320 goes down on October 4th in Las Vegas and it’s turning out to be a helluva card. Today, we learned about another big time matchup that’ll happen on the card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 10

Joe Pyfer criticizes Joe Rogan for ‘unfair’ commentary during UFC 316 win

UFC middleweight contender Joe Pyfer isn’t happy with Joe Rogan and the UFC 316 broadcast team. Joe Pyfer appeared to be seconds away from another first-round knockout over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 7

UFC 316 Results: Joe Pyfer defeats Kelvin Gastelum by Decision

On the main card of UFC 316, we are going to see a fun middleweight matchup between two men who were originally supposed to fight back in March. Former interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum (19-9) will take on the very dangerous Joe Pyfer (13-3).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 8

UFC 316 Results: Newark Card Features Two Thrilling Title Fights

UFC 316 is here! Tonight, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center is the destination for the latest spot on Dana White’s promotion’s world tour for 2025. Live coverage of tonight’s event begins in just a few short hours with the early prelims at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

Taking place at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 316 opens up the month of June with an entertaining fight card from top to bottom, including two championship contests featuring two of the top male and female competitors in the sport.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

UFC 316 Preview and Prediction: Kelvin Gastelum – Joe Pyfer

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 316, we are going to see a fun middleweight matchup between two men who were originally supposed to fight back in March.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 5

UFC 316 Brings Explosive Main Card Fights to Newark Saturday

UFC 316 fight week is now in full swing with the last pay-per-view of the spring season just a few days away. Saturday night, the promotion’s June schedule begins with its first trip to Newark, NJ in more than a year.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 5

Joe Pyfer fires back at critics: 'I Didn’t Get Fraud Checked!', aims at Bo Nickal in fiery rant

Joe Pyfer has had enough of the “fraud checked” label. At UFC 316 media day, the surging middleweight prospect addressed the MMA community’s favorite insult after his decision loss to Jack Hermansson, and he didn’t hold back.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 30

Who is Joe Pyfer? Meet the UFC fighter rising up the Middleweight rankings

Joe Pyfer bounced back from his only UFC loss to continue his impressive start in the promotion. The Middleweight fighter has won 4 and lost 1 since debuting in the UFC in 2022, losing to Jack Hermansson in February 2024.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 30

Middleweight Ready for Rescheduled Tilt Next Weekend

Joe Pyfer (13-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC), a 2022 graduate of Dana White’s Contender Series, was gearing up for a fight two months ago in Mexico City against Kelvin Gastelum (19-9, 1 NC MMA, 13-9, 1 NC UFC) on a UFC Fight Night card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 4

UFC Hall of Famer rages as he battles same illness that led to Joe Pyfer’s UFC Mexico City pullout

The Octagon was back on the road last weekend where lasting effects have impacted several key figures. On March 29, the UFC returned to Mexico City where Brandon Moreno took another step towards the flyweight title by beating Steve Erceg in the main event.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / April 1

Middleweight Prospect Opens Up On Canceled Mexico Fight

Joe Pyfer was forced out of his anticipated spot at UFC on ESPN 64, and he had more than a few scathing reasons as to why. Set to throw down with perennial middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum in Mexico this past weekend, Pyfer ultimately had to pull out the day of the contest because of complications to his health.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 31

Joe Pyfer vows to never revisit 's***hole' Mexico after last minute UFC pullout

UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer has vowed never to return to Mexico following a pre-fight illness on Saturday. 'Bodybagz' withdrew from his fight with Kelvin Gastelum just hours before the event broadcast, pulling one of the most enticing fights from the card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 29

Joe Pyfer claimed he was ‘healthiest he’s been’ hours before pulling out of UFC Mexico City fight

UFC middleweight star Joe Pyfer proclaimed he was the best he’s ever been physically just hours before withdrawing from UFC Mexico City. UFC Mexico City features plenty of top names, but it took a big hit when it was announced that the middleweight bout between Joe Pyfer and Kelvin Gastelum was off just hours before the event.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 28

UFC Mexico Preview and Prediction: Kelvin Gastelum – Joe Pyfer

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC Mexico, we are going to see a fun middleweight matchup between two men who will be fighting to get into the top fifteen.