Middleweight#14 RankedACTIVE
Joe Pyfer
14-3
3 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
6'2"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
08:20
Gym
Team Marquez MMA
UFC Record
6-1(7 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 2 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 2R3 1
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
4
Style
Boxing
Location
Vineland, United States
Next Fight2026-03-28
IA
vs Israel Adesanya
Opponent Last Bout
L - Nassourdine ImavovKO/TKOR2 0:30· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
AM
vs Abus Magomedov
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:46
WIN
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:25
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:25
LOSS
JH
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AR
vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 2:05
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 2:05
WIN
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:15
WIN
AA
vs Alen Amedovski
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:55
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:55
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
1.35 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Joe adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+56% vs div avg
57%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
29%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
29%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
29%
Triangles
29%
Damage Events
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (57%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (86%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 173% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
67% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Side Control and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (27/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 3 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (87% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#40 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#16 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc90%
Clinch
100% acc2%
Ground
76% acc7%
Striking Differential+0.54/min
3.74 landed/min3.20 absorbed/min
3.74
Landed/Min
3.20
Absorbed/Min
1.13
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed249
Sig. Strikes Attempted577
Key Insights
Joe is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
High KD rate (1.13/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#16 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#33 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
43%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
8
Total
14
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.35
TD / 15min
0.68
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
28
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
25%
R2
75%
R3
0%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
498
1.17
Ratio
Absorbed
426
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
10/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.0
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
87%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:16
R2 Control
0:32
R3 Control
0:08
R1 to Final
+34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.0pp
Body
-11.5pp
Leg
+0.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-12.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
14.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
13.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
88%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#28
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#7
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#24
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#22
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#22
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2758
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights