WATCH: Joe Pyfer knocks out former Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya in 2nd round of UFC Seattle; all about his career and net worth

Joe Pyfer defeated former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-6 MMA) and sent him back to the drawing board in Saturday night's (March 28, 2026) UFC Fight Night headliner in Seattle, stopping Adesanya at 4:18 of the second round to cap the night.

Both fighters traded powerful strikes in a stand-up battle before the Technical Knockout (TKO) finish, but the momentum shifted when Pyfer secured a takedown, paving the way for the eventual TKO finish.

Adesanya, ⁠fighting out of New Zealand, hasn't won a bout since regaining middleweight gold in April 2023 at UFC 287 and confirmed he has no plans to retire.

Who is Joe Pyfer? A glance at his career and net worth

Joe Pyfer, a middleweight fighter known by his nickname “Bodybagz,” brings a strong physical presence and a proven record into the division. Standing at 1.88 meters and weighing 84 kilograms. Born on September 17, 1996, the 29-year-old competes out of Marquez MMA with an orthodox stance.

Pyfer holds a professional record of 16 wins and 3 losses, with the majority of his victories coming by way of stoppage. His career record includes 10 wins by (T)KO and four by submission, highlighting his ability to finish fights both on the feet and on the ground.

Details about his exact net worth are not available on any highly reliable platforms, however. According to the MMA news website Bloody Elbow, he is estimated to be worth between $200,000 and $500,000. The platform also claimed that he earned up to $100,000 per fight in 2025.