Two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweights will collide in Mexico City next year.
Multiple sources confirmed to MMAmania.com today (Tues., Dec. 31, 2024) that top 185 lb prospect Joe Pyfer will fight former interim Middleweight title challenger Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Mexico City on March 29, 2025, which will go down inside Arena CDMX, in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Pyfer (13-3) suffered his first UFC loss in 2024 in his first promotional main event to Jack Hermansson at UFC Vegas 86 but rebounded in absolutely brutal fashion by knocking out Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 303, securing his third Performance of the Night bonus (watch highlights).
“BodyBagz” holds a 4-1 UFC record with four finishes.
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Gastelum (19-9) only had one fight in 2024 against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Saudi Arabia, in which he won a unanimous decision; however, the pre-fight drama overshadowed his win.
Gastelum vs. “D-Rod” was supposed to take place at Welterweight, but before weigh-ins, Gastelum informed the promotion that he couldn’t make 170 lbs, forcing the promotion to change the scheduled fight to a Middleweight bout.
UFC CEO Dana White was not happy.
It has been a tough several years for the 33-year-old, only winning three of his last nine fights, but a win over a red-hot Pyfer would put him right back in the thick of the division.
The only other fights confirmed for UFC Mexico at this time are a pair of Flyweight fights, Edgar Chairez vs. C.J. Vergara and Ronaldo Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas.
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Exciting news for MMA fans as Joe Pyfer and Kelvin Gastelum are reportedly in talks to face off in the octagon at UFC Mexico City ‘Fight Night’ on March 29, 2025. This highly anticipated matchup has fight fans buzzing with excitement as both fighters are known for their aggressive fighting styles and impressive skills.
Joe Pyfer, a rising star in the UFC middleweight division, has been making waves with his explosive striking and submission game. With an impressive record of wins under his belt, Pyfer is looking to make a name for himself by taking on the tough competition in the division.
On the other hand, Kelvin Gastelum, a seasoned UFC veteran, is known for his grit and determination inside the octagon. With wins over some of the top fighters in the division, Gastelum is a formidable opponent for anyone in the middleweight division.
With both fighters hungry for a victory, this matchup is sure to be a thrilling showdown that fans won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting fight as it gets closer to the big day in Mexico City.
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