Who won the UFC 320 middleweight bout between Joe Pyfer and Abus Magomedov?

Joe Pyfer defeated Abus Magomedov with a rear-naked choke submission in the second round of their UFC 320 middleweight bout.

How did Joe Pyfer's ground game contribute to his victory over Abus Magomedov?

Pyfer's confidence in his ground game proved to be the difference-maker, as he was able to drop Magomedov with a powerful right hand and then secure the fight-ending rear-naked choke.

What is Joe Pyfer's recent record in the UFC?

Since suffering his first octagon loss to Jack Hermansson, Pyfer has rebounded with three consecutive wins, including his victory over Magomedov at UFC 320.

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Middleweight Showdown: Pyfer Submits Magomedov in Round 2

5 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Pyfer defeats Magomedov with a rear-naked choke in Round 2
Pyfer rebounds with 3 straight wins since his first octagon loss
Pyfer confident in his ground game, which proved decisive

Middleweight Showdown: Pyfer Submits Magomedov in Round 2

In a middleweight bout at UFC 320 last month, Joe Pyfer emerged victorious over Abus Magomedov with a second-round submission. Pyfer (15-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who was confident in his ground game, dropped Magomedov (28-7-1 MMA, 4-3 UFC) and then secured a rear-naked choke at the 1:44 mark of Round 2.

The fight started with Pyfer shooting for a takedown, but Magomedov initially defended by grabbing Pyfer's neck. Pyfer eventually got the takedown, but Magomedov quickly reversed the position and landed a big elbow. Pyfer then attempted a triangle choke, but Magomedov broke free and took Pyfer's back.

In the second round, Pyfer put the pressure on Magomedov and dropped him with a powerful right hand. Pyfer then locked in an arm triangle choke, but Magomedov managed to escape. Undeterred, Pyfer took Magomedov's back and secured the fight-ending rear-naked choke.