Joe Pyfer had a recent difficult trip through the border to fight at UFC Mexico. Reserved to fight Kelvin Gastelum during the March 29 event, the inclination of the average weights of Pyfer was finally canceled after a last minute disease prevented him from competing.
The native of Philadelphia then went to social networks, declaring that he had a severe nausea which led to vomiting and perspiration throughout the night, as well as trips “at least 10 or 11” to the toilet. In doing so, Pyfer also eliminated his frustrations on Mexico.
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“I don't care if it's offensive for you, I will never go back to this country,” said Pyfer. “I did everything correctly. I slept in a tent. I did all this work to become sick. Some people say it was not food, saying that I had the altitude harm. I am not said that I accused myself, which I did for two months, I said.
“If this is what altitude and elevation is, f *** this country. I will never fight again.
Pyfer's fight against Gastelum has since been linked to June 7 at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.
While Pyfer's journey to Mexico did not go as planned, the former champion twice the fly weights of the UFC Moreno cannot be told – he marked a Big unanimous victory decision on Steve Erceg in the main UFC Mexico City event. As a proud combatant from Mexico, Moreno is well aware of the comments of Pyfer.
“The only thing I can say is that it's okay. We don't need him too. It's mutual,” said MORENO on Wednesday On “The Ariel Helwani Show” by Non-Couronne “.
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After his last performance, Moreno is back on a sequence of UFC victories for the first time since its second title in 2023. And with the annual Noche this year event, the Noch UFC should take place in Guadalajara – the first time that the annual celebration of the independence of the UFC will be held in Mexico – a place on the map would be a dream for Moreno.
“The Assassin Baby” has not yet been part of an UFC Noche card and called its luck after beating Erceg. Despite a minor swelling of the feet of his last fight, the difference of five months until September is a perfect chronology for Moreno. Everything comes down to knowing if he gets the title he wants.
“I would love to fight for the title in front of my people,” said Moreno. “I think these kinds of moments are this kind of moments when you can be a legend in an instant. Win the title in front of my people in Mexico – it would be great for me, for my inheritance, for my career.
“The division (flies) is very weird at the moment. Manel Kape will fight (Brandon) Royval and (Kai Kara-) France, let's see what is happening, if he will fight (UFC champion Alexandre) Pantoja in the future. Brother, I will be just ready for anything.”
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The current reign of Pantoja as a fly weight champion began with an exciting sharing decision against Moreno in 2023. The loss was the second in Moreno against his Brazilian rival – really, third if you include their exhibition on “The Ultimate Fighter 24.”
Moreno also holds two victories on the next potential challenger of the division, Kara-France. So, if Kara-France is indeed next, Moreno will watch closely, hoping that Pantoja or the New Zealand can turn around to fight it in September.
“It's hard to go against Pantoja because he does a very good job, right?” Said Moreno. “He has this really crazy ability to survive. He finds a way. Sometimes he looks tired of his body or his face, but he finds a way to survive in combat, and that is why he is the champion at the moment. Obviously, the possibility that Kai Kara-France has at the moment, he has more experience than when he fought (pantoja) in` The Ultimate Fighter.
“I remember my last fight against him, he struck me hard in the third round, but it is difficult to go against Pantoja at this stage.”
