UFC Fight Night 236: Hermansson vs. Pyfer | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy

Roe Jogan
May 22
2 min read

Introduction

UFC Fight Night 236: Hermansson vs. Pyfer took place on February 10, 2024 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 86. The middleweight main event was a classic veteran-versus-prospect clash: longtime contender Jack Hermansson against Dana White’s Contender Series alum Joe Pyfer, who had generated significant hype with his explosive knockout power.

Hermansson proved that experience still matters, outworking Pyfer over five rounds for a unanimous decision (48-47 x3). The co-main event delivered the night’s best finish: Dan Ige knocked out Andre Fili with a devastating right hand at 2:43 of round one (PoN). Rodolfo Vieira set a UFC record with another arm-triangle choke finish, and Carlos Prates made a strong impression in his debut.

Quick Stats

📅 Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 (Super Bowl weekend)

✅ Result: Jack Hermansson def. Joe Pyfer via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) (Round 5, 5:00)

Main Event: Hermansson vs. Pyfer

Pyfer came in as the favourite but Hermansson had the blueprint. ‘The Joker’ used his superior grappling, cage craft, and experience to neutralise Pyfer’s power. Hermansson landed 188 total strikes to Pyfer’s 95, controlled the distance effectively, and stuffed all six of Pyfer’s takedown attempts while landing one of his own.

The scorecards were close but unanimous: 48-47 across all three judges. Hermansson snapped a two-fight losing skid while Pyfer learned a harsh lesson about the difference between ranked middleweights and the lower tier of the division.

Co-Main & Undercard Highlights

Dan Ige produced the highlight of the night, knocking out Andre Fili with a walk-off right hand at 2:43 of round one (PoN). Gregory Rodrigues stopped Brad Tavares via TKO at 0:55 of round three. Rodolfo Vieira earned a PoN by submitting Armen Petrosyan with an arm-triangle choke — setting the UFC record for most arm-triangle submissions. Carlos Prates made a spectacular debut impression (PoN). Bogdan Guskov also earned a PoN.

Full Results

Jack Hermansson def. Joe Pyfer — Decision (Unanimous) (Round 5) | 48-47 x3 | Veteran derails prospect

Dan Ige def. Andre Fili — KO R1, 2:43 (PoN); Gregory Rodrigues def. Brad Tavares — TKO R3; Ihor Potieria def. Robert Bryczek — UD R3; Michael Johnson def. Darrius Flowers — UD R3; Rodolfo Vieira — Sub (Arm-Triangle) (PoN, sets record); Carlos Prates (PoN, debut); Bogdan Guskov (PoN)

Bonuses & Awards

🥊 Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded

🏆 Performance of the Night (4 bonuses): Dan Ige ($50k), Rodolfo Vieira ($50k, arm-triangle record), Carlos Prates ($50k, debut), Bogdan Guskov ($50k)

Legacy & Impact

FN 236 was a reminder that experience matters in the UFC. Hermansson’s patient gameplan neutralised Pyfer’s power and taught the prospect that five-round main events against ranked veterans require a different skillset. Carlos Prates’ debut signaled the arrival of a dangerous welterweight who would go on to become one of the breakout fighters of 2024. Dan Ige’s walk-off KO of Fili was one of the cleanest knockouts of the year.