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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 29: Joe Pyfer looks on after his victory in a middleweight fight against ... More Marc-Andre Barriault of Canada during the UFC 303 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesThe UFC probably shouldnt book Joe Pyfer to fight at Noche UFC in September. Pyfer was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday in Mexico City, but he became ill the night before the fight and couldnt compete.Based on what Pyfer described, he either got food poisoning or altitude sickness. In any case, he wasnt happy about missing his fight. The 28-year-old from Vineland, New Jersey, took to social media and threw a prejudiced tantrum aimed at the entire country of Mexico.Red Corner MMA shared Pyfers post.To include the sentence, I dont care if its offensive to you, is unfortunate.Ill never go back to that country. F*** that country, Ill never fight again, only added to the toxicity.The fight between Pyfer and Gastelum is expected to be rescheduled soon, but I was being facetious even mentioning Noche UFC, which was announced and is scheduled for September 13 in Guadalajara, Mexico.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 20: In this UFC handout, Kelvin Gastelum poses on the scale during the ... More UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on August 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesGastelum is Mexican, so it stands to reason he was set to be the fan favorite in the fight against Pyfer. After Pyfers comments, its safe to assume just about anyone the American middleweight fights would have the support of Mexican MMA fans.Undefeated former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev took Pyfer to task for his comments. He said: TBF every country is challenge and you gotta go out there and adapt. Its your own risk when you sign the contract but if you signed the stfu.Pyfer has earned the nickname Salty Joe, and fans didnt hold back with their references to the nickname and criticisms for the fighters comments.One commenter wrote: Just let Salty Joe do what hes best at, being salty.A second commenter wrote: Facts! Pyfer is racist and full of excuses.A third commenter wrote: How can anyone be a fan of this guy?A fourth commenter wrote: So unlikable.I dont expect Pyfer to face any punishment for his rant. The UFC has allowed its fighters to exercise freedom of speech without consequence from the promotion. Bryce Mitchell spewed a wildly anti-Semitic concept on his podcast earlier this year, and Conor McGregor has repeatedly made negative comments about Dagestani people.While many of us are fans of free speech, it seems safe to say theres a way to abuse the privilege, and Pyfer has seemingly done that. Aside from Pyfers insensitive rant, the UFC Mexico show was strong. We saw four performance bonuses and some strong fights.In case you missed it, here is a look at all of the results.UFC Mexico ResultsThe Noche UFC 2025 announcement came during UFC Mexico. In case you missed it, here are the results.Flyweight: Brandon Moreno def. Steve Erceg via Unanimous Decision (4946, 4946, 4946)Lightweight: Manuel Torres def. Drew Dober via TKO (punches) Round 1, 1:45 - BONUSFlyweight: Edgar Chairez def. C.J. Vergara via Submission (face crank) Round 1, 2:30 - BONUSBantamweight: Ral Rosas Jr. def. Vince Morales via Unanimous Decision (2928, 2928, 2928)Bantamweight: David Martnez def. Saimon Oliveira via TKO (Punches) Round 1, 4:38 - BONUSFlyweight: Kevin Borjas def. Ronaldo Rodrguez via Unanimous Decision (3027, 3027, 2928)Middleweight: Ateba Abega Gautier def. Jos Daniel Medina via KO (punches and knee) Round 1, 3:32 - BONUSFeatherweight: Melquizael Costa def. Christian Rodriguez via Unanimous Decision (2928, 2928, 2928)Womens Strawweight: Loopy Godnez def. Julia Polastri via Unanimous Decision (2928, 2928, 2928)Lightweight: Rafa Garca def. Vinc Pichel via Unanimous Decision (3027, 3027, 2928)Featherweight: Jamall Emmers def. Gabriel Miranda via TKO (Punches) Round 1, 4:06Lightweight: MarQuel Mederos def. Austin Hubbard via Split Decision (2829, 2928, 2928)