Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

Joe Pyfer Explains His Refusal to Fight Gastelum

UFC American middleweight Joe Pyfer has spoken out about his withdrawal from his scheduled fight against fellow American, Kelvin Gastelum.

The fight was set to occur at UFC on ESPN 64 in Mexico City.

Pyfer stated, “My heart is breaking that I can`t fight tonight. I felt really unwell, and I hope our fight can be rescheduled for the coming weeks.”

He added, “Unfortunately, these things can happen when traveling internationally. I will be more cautious moving forward. Please accept my apologies. I will be back.” Pyfer shared this message on X (formerly Twitter).

By Rupert Caldwell

Rupert Caldwell is a veteran journalist from Newcastle who has traveled to every corner of England covering regional sporting events. Known for his distinctive voice and ability to uncover the human stories behind athletic achievements, Rupert specializes in boxing, athletics, and motorsport.

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