In a lead-up to UFC Fight Night 229, Abdul Razak Alhassan is ready to step into the octagon with Joe Pyfer, and he is hoping for nothing short of an electrifying showdown. Alhassan, known for his explosive fighting style and a staggering 100 percent knockout rate, is gearing up to face Pyfer in the middleweight co-main event scheduled for this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The entire spectacle will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
Alhassan’s intentions for this bout are clear – he wants to put on a show for the fans. While Joe Pyfer boasts an impressive collection of exciting finishes in his MMA career, Alhassan is wary of repeating the past. He vividly recalls his last fight, where he lost a split decision to the ferocious knockout artist Joaquin Buckley in February 2022. Alhassan hopes that Pyfer won’t disappoint him like Buckley did.
“I am hoping for an exciting fight because I thought Buckley’s b*tchass fight was going to be exciting until he started, ‘Let me shoot for his leg, let me shoot for his leg,'” Alhassan candidly expressed during Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 229 media day, engaging with MMA Junkie and other reporters.
“So, I hope he brings it so we can give the fans a good taste of how good power works. He has a lot of power; I know I have a lot of power. Let’s just go there and see who will be looking at the lights afterward.”
For those who have been following Alhassan’s career closely, it is no secret that he has never minced his words when discussing Joaquin Buckley. Coincidentally, Buckley will also be competing at UFC Fight Night 229, where he’s set to face Alex Morono in a welterweight bout.
“You guys know that guy’s a f*cking b*tch,” Alhassan didn’t hold back on his feelings about Buckley. “Also, everything he does now is just for f*cking clout. But, he is a cool dude. One thing I realized, he acts hard for the camera, but when he is in the back, he is all nice.
“I am getting old; I don’t want to go back to 170. But, I hope he comes up back to 185, and if that fight happens, I promise you guys, most of the fight is going to be just my palm open just smacking the sh*t out of him the whole f*cking fight.”
Abdul Razak Alhassan’s candid remarks and fiery anticipation for his bout against Joe Pyfer add an extra layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated UFC Fight Night 229. The potential for fireworks in the octagon and the brewing rivalry with Joaquin Buckley promises an electrifying night for MMA fans.
Alhassan’s determination to provide fans with an exciting fight speaks volumes about the passion and commitment of fighters in the UFC. The upcoming event has all the ingredients to become a memorable spectacle, and if a rematch with Buckley ever materializes, it is safe to say that fans can expect an intense showdown with no shortage of drama.
