Pros react after Jack Hermansson defeats Joe Pyfer at UFC Vegas 86

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 86 event was headlined by a middleweight bout featuring Joe Pyfer taking on Jack Hermansson.

Pyfer (12-3 MMA) had entered his first career UFC main event sporting a five-fight win streak, his most recent being a second-round submission victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan this past October. ‘Bodybagz’ had gone a perfect 3-0 inside of the Octagon since joining the promotion in July of 2022.

Meanwhile, Jack Hermansson (24-8 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Roman Dolidze 14 months ago at UFC Orlando. ‘The Joker’ had gone 2-3 over his previous five fights, earning wins over Edmen Shahbazyan and Chris Curtis during that stretch.

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 86 main event proved to be a hard-fought back and forth affair that went the full twenty-five minutes. Joe Pyfer was able to get off to a strong start in the fight, dominating ‘The Joker’ in the opening five minutes. Round two proved to be more of the same, although Hermansson did find some offense in the late stages of the frame. After being down 2-0 after the opening ten minutes, Jack Hermansson began to take control of the fight in round three thanks to his low kicks and jab. After busting up Pyfer in rounds three and four while on the feet, Hermansson switched things up in the final five minutes. ‘The Joker’ took the fight to the floor midway through the final round and proceeded to smother ‘Bodbagz’ on the canvas on route to a unanimous decision win.

Official UFC Vegas 86 Results: Jack Hermansson def. Joe Pyfer by unanimous decision (48-47 x3)

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Pyfer vs. Hermansson’ below:

Let’s go Joe

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) February 11, 2024

Damn Joe thug asf 😤

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 11, 2024

I like how I see Joe utilizing feints in this fight to set things up. #UFCVegas86

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 11, 2024

Jack needs to at least attempt a td is his gameplan to strike with him?

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 11, 2024

Clean 3-2 and Pyfer wins!!!

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) February 11, 2024

Jack finding success with the kick/punch and knee/punch.

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 11, 2024

We got ourselves a fight

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 11, 2024

Old dog showing what’s up#ufc

— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) February 11, 2024

I would’ve told him check A low kick

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 11, 2024

Obvious 2-2. Who wants it more right now! #UFCVegas86

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 11, 2024

Post-fight reactions to Jack Hermansson defeating Joe Pyfer at UFC Vegas 86:

This tells me volk will win next week 😳

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 11, 2024

Insane fight here! Jack Hermansson is a DAWG 😤 #UFCVegas86

— Jasmine Jasudavicius (@JasJasudavicius) February 11, 2024

I've said it a thousand times, losing a round means nothing. And 5 round fights are a whole different monster. Way to go Jack, veteran performance, and Pyfer has nothing to be ashamed of. Big step up and he performed admirably.

— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) February 11, 2024

Great Win for Jack over a promising prospect. #UFCVegas86

— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) February 11, 2024

Who would you like to see Jack Hermansson fight next following his victory over Joe Pyfer this evening in Sin City?