5 Joe Pyfer Opponent Ideas After UFC Seattle Win Over Israel Adesanya, Including ‘Fluffy’
On Saturday night, Joe Pyfer got the biggest opportunity of his career with a UFC Seattle main event class against […]
Steven Bisig-Imagn Images On Saturday night, Joe Pyfer got the biggest opportunity of his career with a UFC Seattle main event class against middleweight legend Israel Adesanya . While the former division king put up serious resistance and seemed to be getting the better of “BodyBagz,” the American’s power became too much for the New Zealander, and he scored the fourth knockout win of his UFC career. The victory vaulted Pyfer into the UFC middleweight rankings and sets him up for some big matchups later this year.
But who could he face next? We look at five potential options for the 29-year-old in his Octagon return. Reinier de Ridder Stephen R.
Sylvanie-Imagn Images The UFC may not want to push Pyfer into a clash with a top-five foe. But he deserves to face a fighter in the top 10. That is why former ONE Championship two-division titlist Reinier de Ridder could be an option.
The Dutch grappler was where Pyfer is now last year. On a hot streak and in range of a title fight. However, back-to-back losses have derailed his championship hopes.