Joe Pyfer

"Bodybagz"

MMA Record: 15-3-0
UFC Record: 6-1-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Joe Pyfer "Bodybagz" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Joe Pyfer has 6 wins in the UFC. Joe Pyfer lands an average of 3.47 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.23 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Joe Pyfer, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 15 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the middleweight division at 185 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 2' with a reach of 75'. In terms of performance, Pyfer demonstrates a striking rate of 3.47 significant strikes per minute, landing 43% of his attempts. He absorbs an average of 3.05 strikes per minute, showcasing a defense rate of 53%. His takedown accuracy stands at 33%, with an average of 1.23 successful takedowns per 15 minutes. Additionally, he attempts an average of one submission every 15 minutes. Notable victories in Pyfer's career include a win against Gerald Meerschaert, who also holds an ELO rating of 1108. In his most recent fights, he secured a victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan via arm triangle submission on October 7, 2023. He faced Jack Hermansson in February 2024, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. Pyfer bounced back with a knockout victory against Marc-Andre Barriault in June 2024 and another unanimous decision win against Kelvin Gastelum in June 2025. His latest triumph came on October 4, 2025, when he submitted Abus Magomedov via rear naked choke.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1108

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 2'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
75'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 17 1996
Age
29
Peak ELO
1108
ELO Rank
144 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
147-69-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1034.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1026.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.47
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
43%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.05
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
53%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.23
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Joe Pyfer Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-10-04 UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 Abus Magomedov SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 1:46 Win
2025-06-07 UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 Kelvin Gastelum U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-06-29 UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 Marc-Andre Barriault KO/TKO Punch 1 1:25 Win
2024-02-10 UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer Jack Hermansson U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2023-10-07 UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green Abdul Razak Alhassan SUB Arm Triangle 2 2:05 Win
2023-04-08 UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 Gerald Meerschaert KO/TKO Punches 1 3:15 Win
2022-09-17 UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song Alen Amedovski KO/TKO Punch 1 3:55 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Joe Pyfer ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-10-04 Abus Magomedov 1055 Win +19 1108
6 2025-06-07 Kelvin Gastelum 1091 Win +17 1089
5 2024-06-29 Marc-Andre Barriault 1040 Win +20 1072
4 2024-02-10 Jack Hermansson 1107 Loss -14 1052
3 2023-10-07 Abdul Razak Alhassan 1061 Win +22 1066
2 2023-04-08 Gerald Meerschaert 1108 Win +25 1044
1 2022-09-17 Alen Amedovski 954 Win +19 1019

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