Andre Pulyaev and Nick Klein will meet in a middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Both fighters lost their UFC debuts and will look to earn their first win with the promotion in this matchup. Before the fight begins, keep reading to get my Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev prediction from Vegas.
Our Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev Pick
- Pick: Andrey Pulyaev
- Confidence: 4 stars
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Tale of the Tape
| Statistic | Nick Klein | Andrey Pulyaev |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Reach | 77″ | 78″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Record | 6‑2‑0 | 9‑3‑0 |
Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev Preview
Former Contender Series signees Nick Klein and Andrey Pulyaev enter this fight still hunting their first victory under the bright lights of UFC. Klein relies on grappling aggression and rear‑naked choke finishes. He earned his spot in UFC with multiple submission stoppages in the Contender Series. His striking is functional but he lacks refinement in that area of his game. Klein was knocked out in the second round by Mansur Abdul-Malik in his UFC debut and will look to bounce back here.
Pulyaev has a diverse skill set with weight behind his striking and solid takedown defense. His path into the UFC featured a decision win over Liam Anderson in the Contender Series. His only UFC outing was a decision loss to Christian Rodríguez in March. But the betting market has respected his upside and made him the favorite in this fight.
Betting Insights
- Pulyaev is the favorite in this fight at -155. Klein is +130 to get his first victory on the UFC roster.
- The over/under for this fight is set at 1.5 rounds. The total is heavily juiced to the over, with over 1.5 rounds standing at -210. The under is +160.
- Pulyaev’s one UFC fight and one Contender Series fight both went the distance.
- Klein’s fights in UFC and Contender Series both ended inside the distance.
Nick Klein vs Andre Pulyaev Prediction
We haven’t seen either of these fighters have success against a UFC caliber opponent yet. But this fight is a great chance for both of them to pick up their first win on the biggest stage of their careers. As far as which fighter gets that win, I lean toward Pulyaev to get the job done via decision in a fight that will be so important to the careers of both men.
Pulyaev has shown toughness that has allowed him to get through the entirety of his last two fights. While he still has plenty of room for improvement, I think that he will find a way to get a win here and avoid dropping to 0-2 in UFC.
