LAS VEGAS – Joe Pyfer needs to take a step ahead within the UFC middleweight rankings, and whereas he’s at it, he needs to deal with a private matter.
Pyfer (13-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) needs his subsequent profession transfer to be towards veteran Paul Craig, as he believes it is smart sporting clever, and in addition, he’s obtained a difficulty with the Scottish man.
The 27-year-old Pyfer fought Saturday at UFC 303, stopping Marc-Andre Barriault (16-8 MMA, 5-7 UFC) within the first spherical. After the struggle, he referred to as out Craig for a struggle this fall. The callout stems from a short interplay that they had previously.
“He simply checked out me bizarre one time and I don’t even suppose he remembers, however I maintain grudges, so f*ck him,” Pyfer instructed reporters on the UFC 303 post-fight press convention.
Pyfer isn’t a fan of Craig and needs to make use of him to climb the rankings. He’s hoping the UFC grants him his want.
“I don’t just like the dude,” Pyfer stated. “That’s the one factor I can say is I don’t actually just like the man. There’s one thing about his f*cking face. It’s additionally his antics. He will get in your face and be all theatrical, however then he will get touched, and he falls on to the bottom like a again princess.
“I believe it is smart, too. Logistically, I believe it is smart. He was No. 14, after which he fought Caio and misplaced. I don’t know the place he’s at, if 15 or simply outdoors the rankings, and I’m No. 19, so let’s line it up. That’s what I’m serious about, so why not?”
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