The UFC fight card just got another addition to the night on October 7, 2023, making it all the more exciting. The new addition is in the middleweight bout between Joe ‘Bodybagz’ Pyfer and Abdul ‘Judo Thunder’ Razak Alhassan.
Pyfer, an upcoming fighter who won Dana White’s Contender Series back in 2022, has been on the UFC President’s list of favorite fighters. Especially after Dana’s remark to fighters who wanted to win the promotion, “Be Joe Pyfer” he said, seeing the eager fighter.
“BE LIKE JOE PYFER” 🗣@Joe_Pyfer96 is back in action next week in our #UFCVegas80 co-main event! pic.twitter.com/bND3qgGKWy
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2023
Coming from an African country, Razak has displayed his potential in previous fights, earning him the name ‘Thunder’. Like many other African fighters, Adbul is eager to make it to the top of the division. Especially after finishing all his fights via KO/TKO, the fans might see him fighting a top-ten contender.
This fight card is filled with interesting matchups, making MMA fans all over the world anxious about the outcome. With the middleweight bout coming into the spotlight since it contains some world-class strikers, this fight will surely make the headlines.
Joe Pyfer vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan stats
Stats | Joe Pyfer | Abdul Razak Alhassan |
Wins | 11 | 12 |
Losses | 2 | 5 |
Height | 6’2” | 5’8” |
Division | Middleweight | Middleweight |
Reach | 75” | 73” |
Age | 27 | 38 |
Joe Pyfer Vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan fight Prediction
Bodybagz has a record of 2-0 in the UFC and is looking for his third win soon. The prospect came off with a first-round stoppage win against the veteran Gerald “GM3” Meerschaert this April. Pyfer is a striker considering that he has won 8 fights via KO/TKO in his MMA career, moreover, his UFC stats indicate he has a 100% takedown rate. His striking accuracy stands at 47%, with 3.63 significant strikes landed per minute.
Razak, on the other hand, has a 12-5 record in the UFC, winning his last fight against Claudio Ribeiro with a knockout. Thunder is the more exceptional striker, with a 100% KO/TKO win rate and twelve finishes by knockout.
The stats show that he has a higher striking accuracy of 49%, with 3.54 significant strikes landed per minute. Making him a vicious adversary in Pyfer’s rise. His takedown defense stands at 53% and might need to improve his defensive game for a takedown attempt in the matchup.
Bringing all of that power to #UFCVegas80 👀@JudoRazak takes on Joe Pyfer in next weekend’s co-main event! pic.twitter.com/f77iytM37G
— UFC (@ufc) September 28, 2023
All things considered, this will be a tight match and both fighters won’t be afraid to shed some blood in the octagon. When both fighters display pure excellent striking, the match can go either way. Yet, Abdul Razak Alhassan seems to possess more potential in winning via KO.