Joe Pyfer Calls Out Paul Craig, Wants New Contract

Joe “Company Man” Pyfer continues to rack up wins contained in the UFC. His second-round submission of Abdul Razak Alhassan final night time at UFC Struggle Evening 229 takes him to 3 straight victories since graduating from the Contender Series final 12 months.

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Pyfer impressed UFC brass Dana White on the Contender Collection by knocking out then-LFA middleweight champion Osman Diaz. He shortly returned to motion to dispatch Alen Amedovski within the first spherical, then served the identical destiny to long-time middleweight litmus check Gerald Meerschaert eight months later.

Pyfer, who’s nonetheless solely 27-years-old, constructed upon his streak once more this previous weekend with a brutal arm triangle within the second spherical. The end prompted controversy on-line because of the look of an tried faucet from his opponent Abdul Razak Alhassan, which Pyfer selected to disregard till the referee separated the 2. Regardless of shouts of unsportsmanlike conduct on Pyfer, Alhassan’s hand motion resembled punches greater than a faucet.

Pyfer had phrases for the remainder of his division within the post-fight press convention.

“I actually needed to struggle Paul Craig, after which he received booked,” Pyfer mentioned when requested who he needs subsequent. “Derek Brunson received lower or no matter occurred with that. Andre Muniz has a struggle. Any of these two, which might be nonetheless lively, that may be good.”

Pyfer instructed the media he’s completely happy to take time to heal earlier than he will get again into the cage, once more naming Paul Craig as his desired opponent upon his return.

“Let’s see how that Paul Craig man does in opposition to Brendan Allen. I feel he’s going to get his ass whooped, however I’d wish to struggle him after he will get his ass whooped.”

Pyfer additionally additional commented on his UFC contract after confirming he didn’t signal a brand new deal previous to getting into the octagon on Saturday.

“I need to get a brand new contract, I’ve completed three of my 4 fights,” he mentioned. He added that he expects a pay rise if he’s to maneuver up the ladder and struggle the “baddest guys on this planet.”