At UFC Vegas 86, Jack Hermansson achieved a gritty upset win over Joe Pyfer, marking a pivotal moment in his career. Hermansson, leveraging his experience, aimed to use it as an advantage against Pyfer, emphasizing the importance of every fight to improve. Despite the pressure, Pyfer remained calm ahead of his first UFC main event, highlighting the fight as a crucial step in his career. Following his win, Hermansson expressed his willingness to fight Nassourdine Imavov or Khamzat Chimaev, indicating his readiness for future challenges. Pyfer, on the other hand, addressed his detractors post-loss with a stern message, "To all my haters suc* a d***! I wasn’t even supposed to be here," vowing to come back stronger and learn from the experience. Hermansson's victory was described as an upset, showcasing his refusal to be a 'stepping stone' for Pyfer, and highlighted his effective use of calf kicks, knees to the body, and striking defense. This victory was Hermansson's first fight since December 2022.
Joe Pyfer vows to come back stronger from his #UFCVegas86 loss to Jack Hermansson. https://t.co/Y7JQx9Ejao
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Joe Pyfer after #UFCVegas86 loss? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/evXxwKj7sd
What does Jack Hermansson want from the rest of his career after his #UFCVegas86 win? To get out of the UFC Apex, mainly. "When I was dreaming about becoming a UFC fighter, I dreamt about big arenas." https://t.co/j86TDCN1Hw
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Jack Hermansson after #UFCVegas86 win? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/0QdkrYAxgk
Just watched Hermansson vs Pyfer. What a display of veteran savvy from Jack. Calf kicks, knees to the body, his striking defense was excellent. Knew if he could get passed the 2nd round the odds would significantly shift in his favor. Fun fight. Wish it was in front of a crowd.
Jack Hermansson refused to be ‘stepping stone’ for Joe Pyfer, calls for fights with Nassourdine Imavov or Khamzat Chimaev https://t.co/MKsoVKWlAu
Who should Jack Hermansson fight next? 🤔 #UFCVegas86 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/KLyNPNTDBg
Joe Pyfer breaks down lessons learned in upset loss in #UFCVegas86 main event loss https://t.co/RUCymhOLro
Back in the Octagon, back in the win column! @jackthejokermma closed #UFCVegas86 with a victory in his first fight since December 2022 👏 https://t.co/v1OsOvTtx3
"Of course I'm willing to fight Khamzat." Jack Hermansson wants "The Wolf" after his #UFCVegas86 win, but would settle with Nassourdine Imavov. https://t.co/A20WKo6Yi9
“To all my haters suc* a d***! I wasn’t even supposed to be here.” Joe Pyfer after his #UFCVegas86 decision loss to Jack Hermansson https://t.co/GKPXeB4w1L
Joe Pyfer sends stern message to ‘haters’ following UFC Vegas 86 loss https://t.co/3WUoRSHiIu
Jack Hermansson: Nassourdine Imavov fight makes sense after UFC Fight Night 236 upset of Joe Pyfer #UFCVegas86 Full story: https://t.co/9w3dFZTcJe https://t.co/XusrPoRf2b
Jack Hermansson: Nassourdine Imavov fight makes sense after UFC Fight Night 236 upset of Joe Pyfer #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/jRJ6P4xoaA https://t.co/OSiuwnwiFT
A UFC card in Sweden 🇸🇪 headlined by Jack Hermansson and Khamzat Chimaev 👀 #UFCVegas86 | @jackthejokermma | @KChimaev https://t.co/sA9q3ZQKkl
Replay: @AnikFlorianPod Watch Party: UFC Fight Night: Hermansson v. Pyfer: https://t.co/40roPmnfx4
UFC Vegas 86 post-fight show: Reaction to Jack Hermansson’s gritty upset win over Joe Pyfer https://t.co/kQO58I1ERt
Joe Pyfer is going to need to do another “Be Joe Pyfer” performance after these prelims
UFC Vegas 86: Hermansson vs. Pyfer Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream via @CagesidePress #MMA#UFC #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/4771rOqqkO
Hermansson is in the building! 🔥 #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/Iob4Y5oaMn
Our #UFCVegas86 headliners have arrived at the Apex 📍 @jackthejokermma vs @joe_pyfer96 https://t.co/AlMqhOtokH
Hermansson has arrived to the APEX! #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/K4z9fAItrN
Joe Pyfer is in the building! 🔥 #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/Ayur9vhoVx
Pyfer has arrived to the APEX! #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/k425dbeW26
Will push this out again closer to showtime, but here is the link to join us for the live @AnikFlorianPod watch party TONIGHT @ 8:15PM ET to accompany UFC Fight Night: Hermansson v. Pyfer. And yes, @raylongomma is in! https://t.co/UQZ56xQZWP
"It's just another fight. It's the biggest fight of my life, of course, but I think the pressure is on him." Joe Pyfer (@Joe_Pyfer96) feels cool, calm, and collected ahead of his first @UFC main event at #UFCVegas86 🔊🆙 Fight Card Preview ➡️: https://t.co/COPtbo8SAD
UFC Fight Night predictions, picks: Vegas 86 best bets for Pyfer vs. Hermansson https://t.co/Ar0rjacCTm https://t.co/zaPEvrngcn
Is Joe Pyfer Ready for Star Turn at UFC Vegas 86? via @CagesideJay #MMA #UFC #UFCVegas86 https://t.co/qKER1gw6vp
"I develop and get better every time I step in there, and I’ve been there more than he has, so I think that adds to my advantage." Jack Hermansson (@JackTheJokerMMA) plans to use his experience over Joe Pyfer to earn a #UFCVegas86 victory🔊🆙 Card Preview ⤵️: