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DWCS 47 winner Joe Pyfer would love to run things back with Dustin Stoltzfus: ‘That’s not a win’

“That’s not a win. I know he knows that in his heart. He felt bad.”

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Joe Pyfer[/autotag] got his redemption moment at Dana White’s Contender Series 47.

Pyfer (9-2) earned a UFC contract when he finished Ozzy Diaz in the main event Tuesday. He was the only fighter to ink a deal.

The 25-year-old made good on his second opportunity at the Contender Series after an arm injury resulted in a TKO loss to [autotag]Dustin Stoltzfus[/autotag] in August 2020. Now that he’s a UFC fighter, Pyfer wants the opportunity to right his wrong against Stoltzfus (14-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC).

“I would love that fight,” Pyfer told MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight at DWCS 47. “Nothing but respect to that man – he’s a gentleman. I’ve actually wished him well. We’ve talked about training before. Look, I’m not going to chase him. I’m more emotional because I didn’t get my shot the first time, but yeah, he goes and beats this kid, whoever he’s fighting, let’s run it back. That’s not a win. I know he knows that in his heart. He felt bad – like I feel for Ozzy Diaz in his personal life now.

“The fight’s over, our business is done, but I whooped his ass. Let’s be honest: I whooped his ass. I knocked him out. That’s a win. Dustin mat returned me and part of it was an error on my part, making a mistake instinctually, and it dislocated. I’ve landed that way a thousand f*cking times in training throughout my life – we all have. And mine dislocated. … Going and taking two surgeries man, that sh*t hurt. So I have a little bit of animosity for the fight. I don’t hate him as a person.”

After beating Pyfer to get his UFC deal, Stoltzfus dropped his first three octagon bouts. He notched his first UFC win when he defeated Dwight Grant at UFC on ABC 3 earlier this month and is booked to face Abusupiyan Magomedov on Sept. 3 in Paris.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 47: Best photos from Las Vegas

Check out these photos from the first event of the sixth of DWCS.

Check out these photos from Dana White’s Contender Series 47 which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Photos courtesy of Josh Hedges, UFC)

Kevin Croom, Jose Flores issued NAC suspensions for marijuana use; Niko Price also cited

UFC lightweight Kevin Croom and DWCS competitor Jose Flores each were issued four-and-a-half month suspensions for marijuana use.

LAS VEGAS – UFC lightweight [autotag]Kevin Croom[/autotag] and Dana White’s Contender Series competitor [autotag]Jose Flores[/autotag] each were issued four-and-a-half month suspensions in relation to marijuana use.

The Nevada Athletic Commission handed out the orders during Wednesday’s monthly meeting, which was held via teleconference due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Croom (22-12 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made his promotional debut at UFC on ESPN+ 35 on Sept. 12, stepping in on just one day’s notice before needing just 31 seconds to score a submission win over Roosevelt Roberts. “The Hard-Hitting Hillbilly” also earned a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus.

However, a pre-fight drug screen identified the presence of marijuana, and Croom subsequently agreed to a proposed adjudication agreement approved Wednesday that includes the suspension, which expires on Jan. 26, 2021, as well as a reduced fine of $1,800 fine and prosecution fees totaling $145.36.

Flores (9-2) kicked off the current fourth season of Dana White’s Contender Series at DWCS 27 on Aug. 4. He was submitted in the opening round by Jordan Leavitt, who was awarded a UFC deal.

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After also testing positive for marijuana, Flores agreed to a suspension that expires on Dec. 4, as well as a reduced fine of $750 and prosecution fees totaling $145.36.

In a non-marijuana related decision, heavyweight [autotag]Chad Johnson[/autotag] was issued a nine-month suspension for testing positive for a banned amphetamine.

Johnson (6-2) appeared at Dana White’s Contender Series 29 on Aug. 18, suffering a first-round knockout loss to Josh Parisian, who was awarded a UFC contract with the result.

Johnson’s suspension expires May 18, 2021. He was also fined $750 and must pay prosecution fees totaling $145.36 per Wednesday’s adjudication agreement.

All suspended athletes must also pass drug screens 30 days, 15 days and three days before their next contest in order to regain licensure in Nevada.

Additionally, UFC welterweight [autotag]Niko Price[/autotag] saw his temporary suspension extended after testing positive for carboxy THC, a prohibited cannabinoid, in relation to his Sept. 19 bout at UFC on ESPN+ 36. The commission expects to resolve the issue in December.

Price (14-4-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) fought Donald Cerrone at the event. “The Hybrid” was deducted a point for multiple eye pokes in the opening round of the contest, which ended up being declared a majority draw.

Lastly, [autotag]Joe Pyfer[/autotag], who tested positive for a modulator metabolites in August, was granted a continuance to a later date.

Pyfer (7-2) competed in the featured contest of DWCS 28 on Aug. 11. He was forced to settle for a TKO loss after suffering an arm injury from being slammed to the canvas by Dustin Stoltzfus, who took home a UFC contract with the win.

NAC changes Trevin Jones’ UFC on ESPN 15 win to no contest after positive marijuana test

The NAC has changed Trevin Jones’ comeback win vs. Timur Valiev to a no contest after a positive marijuana test.

The decision of [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag]’ UFC debut has been changed.

On Wednesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) officially changed the decision of Jones’ UFC on ESPN 15 win over Timur Valiev to a “no contest. The change was made due to Jones (12-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) testing positive for marijuana in connection with his Aug. 22 fight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

In addition to overturning Jones’ win, the NAC suspended Jones four-and-a-half months and fined him $1,800. Before he is relicensed in Las Vegas, Jones will also have to pay a prosecution fee of $145.36.

The Aug. 22 matchup was one Jones took on days’ notice. Stepping in as the biggest underdog on the card across all major online sportsbooks, against a former World Series of Fighting standout in Valiev (16-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Jones absorbed a large amount of punishment in Round 1.

In Round 2, Jones turned the tables on Valiev, flooring the Russian fighter with a right hand before finishing the fight with follow-up punches. The win earned him a $50,000 bonus for “Performance of the Night.”

Jones was not the only Zuffa fighter on the NAC’s agenda on Wednesday. UFC light heavyweight [autotag]Jorge Gonzalez[/autotag] was suspended 24 months, in conjunction with a previously accepted U.S. Anti-Doping Agency sanction.

Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4 competitors [autotag]Chad Johnson[/autotag] (amphetamine), [autotag]Joe Pyfer[/autotag] (modulator metabolites), [autotag]Jose Flores[/autotag] (marijuana), and [autotag]Ty Flores[/autotag] (methylclostebol) also were addressed by the commission. No decision was reached on the four DWCS fighters, with hearings being tabled until a later date. All four fighters lost their respective DWCS bouts.

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DWCS 28 video: Joe Pyfer suffers gruesome arm injury, grosses Dana White out in the process

Dana White’s Contender Series ended in grotesque fashion Tuesday night.

Just when the Dana White’s Contender Series 28 featured bout was heating up, it came to a screeching halt.

After some back-and-forth action, [autotag]Dustin Stoltzfus[/autotag] and [autotag]Joe Pyfer[/autotag] entered a brief struggle in the clinch. Stoltzfus (13-1) finally was able to get a good grip and elevated Pyfer (7-2).

As the two fighters landed, Pyfer extended his right arm. Stoltzfus’ weight and momentum brought him further into the mat. As a result, Pyfer’s arm bent at a disturbing angle in the totally wrong direction.

The fight was waived off immediately. The replay was just as vulgar as it looked in real-time – if not more so. Watching it for a second time, UFC president Dana White squirmed in his seat.

“This sucks, bro,” Pyfer said, after to Stoltzfus on the official decision. It’s safe to say he wasn’t lying. That was truly gruesome.

Check out the gruesome conclusion to DWCS 28 (and White’s reaction) in the video clips below:

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