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Bo Nickal is explaining the circumstances behind the postponement of his highly anticipated middleweight clash with No. 5-ranked Joe Pyfer (16-3-1, 7-1 UFC).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 19

Bo Nickal explains why Joe Pyfer bout was removed from UFC 335 less than two weeks after announcement

Bo Nickal will be receiving his first main event spotlight after his return was pushed back. It was originally announced at the start of this month that Nickal would be facing Joe Pyfer at UFC 335 in December.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Bo Nickal Confirms UFC 335 Fight With Joe Pyfer Is Postponed for a Main Event Spot

Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer’s anticipated middleweight fight is no longer scheduled for UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena. According to Nickal himself, the UFC has postponed the fight to a separate event in 2027, and the bout now has a new month and location.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 10

Joe Pyfer books non-UFC return after missing out on UFC 330 homecoming due to canceled matchup

Joe Pyfer is set to face another former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold. In March, Pyfer stopped Israel Adesanya to earn the biggest win of his career to date inside the Octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 9

Rockhold Pursues First RAF Win Against Pyfer

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has been matched against top-ranked contender Joe Pyfer in a catchweight wrestling bout at Real American Freestyle 13 on Sept.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 20

Joe Pyfer demands main event slot for UFC 330 in Philadelphia

Middleweight Joe Pyfer wants the UFC 330 main event slot in Philadelphia or he does not want to fight on the card at all. The Philly native aired his frustration on social media about the possibility of being passed over for the headliner when the promotion returns to his city.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Robert Whittaker Urges Israel Adesanya To Find His Hunger Again After Fourth Loss

Robert Whittaker has fought Israel Adesanya twice, so he understands better than almost anyone what ‘The Last Stylebender’ looks like when the hunger is fully present.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 3

Joe Pyfer details his ‘super-disciplined’ game plan to beat Khamzat Chimaev

Joe Pyfer thinks he knows how to beat UFC middleweight king Khamzat Chimaev. The 15-0 phenom has looked close to perfect during his relentless run to the top of MMA.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 1

Joe Pyfer On His Mental Health Struggles – ‘It Was A Very Dark Day For Me’

Joe Pyfer turned his greatest achievement into a plea for mental health awareness following his win over Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle last weekend. Pyfer stood in the center of the Octagon and revealed that he was “seconds away” from taking his own life just weeks before the fight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / April 1

Israel Adesanya Faces Major Rankings Upset After Loss to Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle

The situation has worsened for the former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya following his loss at UFC Seattle. Last week, Adesanya suffered his fourth consecutive defeat, falling to the rising contender Joe Pyfer.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 31

Joe Pyfer reveals his stance on Israel Adesanya retiring after sharing the cage with him

Joe Pyfer experienced Israel Adesanya’s current skillset first-hand at UFC Seattle. The legendary former two-time UFC middleweight champion had his losing skid extended at the Climate Pledge Arena this past Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 31

Joe Pyfer was ‘a matter of seconds’ from suicide weeks out from UFC Seattle win over Israel Adesanya

Joe Pyfer has admitted that his win over Israel Adesanya was moments away from never even reaching fight week. After his impressive stoppage in the main event of UFC Seattle, Pyfer told Daniel Cormier in his post-fight interview of how he had battled suicidal thoughts in the weeks leading up to the bout.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 30

How Israel Adesanya Can Make a UFC Comeback Despite Joe Pyfer Loss

Following the knockout loss against Nassourdine Imavov last year, Israel Adesanya took the longest layoff of his career, only to face another stark disappointment.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 30

Joe Pyfer Reveals Personal Struggle After Stunning Win Over Israel Adesanya

SEATTLE — Joe Pyfer delivered the biggest win of his career Saturday night. But what came after may have been even more powerful. Following his second-round TKO victory over Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Fight Night 271, Pyfer revealed a deeply personal battle he had been fighting outside the cage.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Potential matchups after UFC Fight Night in Seattle

UFC Fight Night in Seattle was a wild night with fights that are going to shake up multiple divisions.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 29

UFC Seattle Bonuses: Grasso, Pyfer Lead Big Night of Finishes and Bloodshed

SEATTLE — UFC Fight Night 271 delivered action from top to bottom and the bonuses reflected it. Following Saturday’s event at Climate Pledge Arena, the UFC awarded multiple fighters for standout performances, headlined by dominant finishes from Alexa Grasso and Joe Pyfer.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 29

Joe Pyfer Reveals Reason Behind Suicide Attempt Before UFC Seattle

UFC rising star Joe Pyfer has a past he isn’t exactly proud of, yet he openly talks about it. Last night at UFC Fight Night 271, Pyfer (16-3) broke through in his career when he knocked down former champion Israel Adesanya and finished him with a second-round knockout.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Joe Pyfer stops former champ Israel Adesanya in 2nd round of UFC Seattle

Joe Pyfer (16-3 MMA) sent former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-6 MMA) back to the drawing board in Saturday night's UFC Fight Night headliner in Seattle, stopping Adesanya at 4:18 of the second round to cap the night.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / March 29

UFC Seattle Results: Pyfer Stuns Adesanya, Grasso Scores Knockout Of The Night

UFC Seattle delivered a night of explosive finishes and statement performances, capped off by a shocking main event result. From lightning-fast knockouts to a fairytale ending, the card delivered action from start to finish.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 24

Israel Adesanya Opens Up On Friendship With Former Rival Robert Whittaker

Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker once had a real rivalry. There was tension, and it showed every time they fought. Adesanya got the better of him twice, most recently at UFC 271 in 2022 with a decision win.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

Who is Joe Pyfer? Meet the Underdog Headlining Against Israel Adesanya

Joe Pyfer’s rise in the UFC has been both rapid and hard-earned. He entered the promotion with less hype than other prospects. However, his performances quickly drew the attention of fans and analysts.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 2, 2025

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, 2025

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 / Empire Sports Media / August 4, 2025

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 / MMA Knockout On SI / March 31, 2025

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.

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