Joseph Pyfer is on the brink. He’s about to clear up where he really stands in the UFC’s middleweight lineup. It’s a big deal.
He’s facing Jack Hermansson this Saturday. They’re the main event at UFC Fight Night 236 in Vegas. The winner? They might just crack into the Top 15 at 185 pounds.
Pyfer, only 27, has been on a tear. Five straight wins, all finishes. Last time we saw him, he was putting Abdul Razak Alhassan to sleep. An arm-triangle choke did the job in round two back on October 7.
Hermansson’s no slouch, though. The guy’s a former Cage Warriors champ with a mixed bag of results lately. His record in the Octagon stands at 10-6. Last December, Roman Dolidze handed him a loss with some heavy punches.
Oh, and there’s more happening at UFC Fight Night 236. Like, a lot more.
Dan Ige and Andre Fili are throwing down in the co-main event. Ige’s looking to bounce back after a few rough outings. Fili? He’s aiming for two wins in a row, a feat he hasn’t achieved since 2019.
Then there’s Michael Johnson. The guy’s been with the UFC since 2010. That’s a long time. He’s fighting Darrius Flowers, looking to snap a bit of a losing streak.
Rodolfo Vieira’s up next. He’s a grappling wizard, but he’s been a bit hit or miss in the UFC. He’s facing Armen Petrosyan, who’s coming off two straight wins.
Lastly, don’t sleep on Konklak Suphisara. She’s quietly making waves in the women’s strawweight division. She’s up against Bruna Brasil, who’s looking to make her mark after evening out her UFC record.
So, yeah. UFC Fight Night 236 is packed with stories. Each fight could shake up the rankings or put someone on the map. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.