The Full Story of What Happened to Joe Pyfer at UFC Mexico City
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When Joe Pyfer hopped on Instagram Live in Mexico, fans expected a simple update. Instead, chaos erupted. In a brutally honest moment that quickly went viral, Pyfer revealed the real reason he had to pull out of his UFC Mexico City fight. That candid explanation sparked a flood of reaction videos, memes, and heated social media debates.
Now, with his rescheduled bout against Kelvin Gastelum set for UFC 316, we’ve pieced together the full timeline—from sauna sessions before weigh-ins to Pyfer’s fiery Instagram responses—using social media clips, screenshots, and firsthand accounts.
Everything Was Normal… Until It Wasn’t
In the lead-up to UFC Mexico City, things looked promising for Joe. We had been following his camp closely for our IG Fight Camp series, and he seemed locked in. But as fight week progressed, news suddenly broke that Pyfer was out of the bout. Confusion filled the timeline until Joe went live on Instagram to set the record straight.
Soon, headlines turned into headlines about headlines. Former wrestling standout Pat Downey got involved, posting a screenshot of a conversation with Bo Nickal where they discussed Joe, Sean Brady, and Andre Petroski. He also mocked Pyfer’s comment about Mexico’s elevation.
With so many moments taken out of context, Joe returned to Instagram to clarify. On his story, he posted: “Let me rephrase for all the sensitive people out there… I won’t ever go to Mexico again still not because of the people but because of my experience and cancellation of my fight!”
Once back in the U.S., Joe went live again. This time, he had more to say—addressing everything from the backlash to rebooking talks with Gastelum. He even responded to Pat Downey’s Instagram Stories. Most fans missed this follow-up. However, it offered important context and showed a more collected Pyfer defending himself from the noise.
He also spoke about Daniel Cormier, who had a lot to say about him pulling out. However, DC was reportedly dealing with the same illness Joe suffered from. Months later, Joe elaborated on The Ariel Helwani Show about the severity of the situation and how fans were quick to dismiss what he was going through.
The Fight is Back On
Despite all the drama, the story comes full circle. Joe Pyfer vs. Kelvin Gastelum is finally happening at UFC 316—this time, on home soil. What began as a bizarre and public fight cancellation has turned into one of the most talked-about storylines heading into the card.
Joe Pyfer may have had a rough experience in Mexico… But one thing’s certain: he always stands on business—and he’s more than ready for this fight.
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