Joseph Pyfer Calls for New Contract After Spectacular Submission at UFC Fight Night 229

Joseph Pyfer (12-2) became the first fighter to submit Abdul Razak Alhassan (12-6) in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 229 on Oct. 7.

Pyfer looked nearly flawless as he outperformed Alhassan on the feet in the opening frame before submitting him with an arm-triangle 2:05 into Round 2. During his post-fight interview, “Bodybagz” revealed that the arm-triangle is his go-to move and that he saw the finish coming the moment Alhassan’s coach advised him to let go of the trapped arm.

Going into the bout, Pyfer had called for “real money” before accepting fights against ranked opponents. While Pyfer claims he isn't unhappy with his current deal, the 27-year-old would like to renegotiate his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship based on three consecutive stoppage wins in as many outings.

“I want to get a new contract. I won three; finished three, Pyfer said. “Let’s talk. I don’t say it disrespectfully. And the clickbait media that was out there saying that I said that I wasn’t happy with being paid, that’s not true. But if I’m going to fight the baddest guys in the world, I want to be compensated where I can start looking to invest in my future. I love this company...”

Dana White subsequently agreed with Pyfer’s comments regarding a contract renewal during the post-fight presser.