FIGHT BY FIGHT PREVIEW | UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HERMANSSON VS PYFER

FIGHT BY FIGHT PREVIEW | UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HERMANSSON VS PYFER

Before the UFC decamps for Anaheim and the featherweight title showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria next week at UFC 298, the action remains at the APEX for another week, with a second consecutive event headlined by a compelling middleweight fixture.

Joining Jack Hermansson and Joe Pyfer in Las Vegas this week are a diverse mix of competitors that includes veteran stalwarts in a host of divisions, a couple intriguing prospects aiming to take another step forward, and a pack of recent Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) grads making their first forays into the UFC Octagon on Saturday.

Here’s a closer look at what’s on tap this weekend.

Main Event: Jack Hermansson vs Joe Pyfer

Location: UFC APEX — Las Vegas, NV

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Other Main Card Matches:

  • Dan Ige vs Andre Fili
  • Robert Bryczek vs Ihor Potieria
  • Brad Tavares vs Gregory Rodrigues
  • Michael Johnson vs Darrius Flowers
  • Rodolfo Vieira vs Armen Petrosyan

Prelim Matches:

  • Trevin Giles vs Carlos Prates
  • Bolaji Oki vs Timothy Cuamba
  • Loma Lookboonmee vs Bruna Brasil
  • Devin Clark vs Marcin Prachnio
  • Max Griffin vs Jeremiah Wells
  • Zac Pauga vs Bogdan Guskov
  • Hyder Amil vs Fernie Garcia
  • Daniel Marcos vs Aoriqileng

Main Event: Jack Hermansson vs Joe Pyfer

Joe Pyfer reacts after submitting Abdul Razak Alhassan of Ghana in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on October 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC)

It’s your classic “Veteran vs Prospect” encounter as Jack Hermansson squares off with Joe Pyfer in Saturday night’s main event.

Hermansson returns for the first time since December 2022, when he fell to Roman Dolidze in Orlando. “The Joker” has been a Top 10 mainstay for a number of years, but has struggled to string together the necessary wins to truly put himself in title contention.

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After setting the tone for Season 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series with his second-round stoppage win over Ozzy Diaz, Pyfer has continued storming through the competition through his first three UFC appearances. Last time out, the Philadelphia native offered a glimpse of his grappling skills, submitting Abdul Razak Alhassan to pick up his first submission finish inside the Octagon.

This is a test on top of a test for Pyfer — a showdown with a 31-fight veteran that has been in there with the best in the division, and a main event assignment at that — and depending on how things shake out, this one could have a significant impact on the landscape of the division going forward.

 

Tags: UFC, UFC 298, Jack Hermansson, Joe Pyfer

Category:  Ufc