Rising UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer is baffled—and more than a little frustrated—that his decisive win over veteran Kelvin Gastelum hasn’t earned him a spot in the division’s official rankings. "It’s wild," he says, pointing out the inconsistency in how the UFC evaluates fighters’ performances. Pyfer, who’s been on a tear lately, clearly feels overlooked and isn’t shy about calling it out.

Editor’s Note: Rankings in combat sports are always a messy debate, but Pyfer’s gripe highlights a bigger issue: transparency (or lack thereof) in how the UFC decides who moves up the ladder. For fans, it’s a reminder that wins alone don’t always translate to recognition—politics, timing, and even marketability play a role. Pyfer’s frustration could fuel his next performance… or add to the growing criticism of how the promotion handles its rankings system.