WATCH: “Bro was tapping with his fists” – Middleweight prospect Joe Pyfer’s impressive grappling sequence puts opponent to sleep
Joe Pyfer has what it takes to become a contender in the middleweight division. He proved that against Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 80.
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Joe Pyfer's submission at UFC Vegas 80 (via Twitter)
Joe Pyfer is a name that could make plenty of noise in the UFC’s middleweight division. He fought Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 80. Pyfer earned a UFC contract after winning impressively during his appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series. Since then, he has made huge strides as a fighter. Pyfer used his wrestling skills to overcome Alhassan and submitted in the second round.
The first round started with a feeling-out process. Both fighters struggled to find the range while striking. They missed strikes more than they landed. However, Pyfer switched to his wrestling and kept taking Alhassan down. He landed two takedowns in the first round to win it. Alhassan attempted a submission but could not get a hold of Pyfer.
Pyfer evaded a strike from Alhassan in the second round and countered it with a takedown. Immediately, he went for an arm-triangle choke. The grip was too tight for Alhassan to overcome as Pyfer choked him out before the referee stopped the fight. With the finish, Pyfer has finished all his opponents in the UFC. He could become a legitimate threat in the middleweight division if he continues developing as a fighter.
Joe Pyfer has an amazing story. Recently, he talked about coming from a poor background. His first aim as a fighter remains to become financially stable. The story continues for the young fighter as he aims to gain financial stability and become a legitimate contender in the middleweight division. Only time will tell how far he could go.
Fans react to the finish from Joe Pyfer at UFC Vegas 80
Joe Pyfer fought Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 80. He submitted Alhassan in the second round via an impressive arm-triangle finish. Fans went on the internet to react to the finish. Check out some of the fan reactions:
Fans were impressed with the performance of Pyfer at UFC Vegas 80. They hope to see him against a ranked opponent next. He has impressive wrestling, and an improved striking would make him a legitimate threat in the middleweight division.
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