Joe Pyfer

American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, nicknamed "Bodybagz" for his devastating knockout power. Born in Vineland, New Jersey. Raised in a challenging environment marked by abuse and homelessness. Began training in martial arts at age four, starting with jiu-jitsu and judo, and later wrestling in high school. Turned pro in 2018, capturing the Art of War and ROC middleweight titles before earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022 with a second-round TKO. Record of 14-3, including nine knockouts and three submissions, with Performance of the Night bonuses for wins over Alen Amedovski, Abdul Razak Alhassan, and Marc-André Barriault. Latest victory came via unanimous decision against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 in June 2025.