Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Andrey Pulyaev
10-3
Age
27
Height
6'4"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
78.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:10
Gym
Storm School
UFC Record
1-2(3 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1
Last 3
LWL
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Chita, Russia
Last Fight2026-01-24
AG
L - Ateba Gautier
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Andrey PulyaevKO/TKOR1 3:32· Knee to Head In Clinch
Fight History
LOSS
CL
vs Christian Leroy Duncan
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NK
vs Nick Klein
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R2 1:31
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R2 1:31
LOSS
AG
vs Ateba Gautier
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
0.41 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Andrey adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
8 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Head Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+87% vs div avg
88%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
88%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Body Locks
50%
Spinning
38%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
38%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (88%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (176%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 314% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Kick to Body At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Body At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Acc% (60%) and Strike Def% (48%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 2 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (78% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#10 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#34 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc83%
Clinch
76% acc15%
Ground
100% acc2%
Striking Differential+0.30/min
3.81 landed/min3.51 absorbed/min
3.81
Landed/Min
3.51
Absorbed/Min
0.41
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed139
Sig. Strikes Attempted230
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.
Elite accuracy at 60%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
17%
Low
Division Rank#39 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#31 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
5
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.41
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
1
Landed
6
Attempted
17%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.41/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (17%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
139
1.67
Ratio
Absorbed
83
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
1/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.6
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.1
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
78%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.67x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (18.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:09
R2 Control
0:04
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
-23%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-12.7pp
Body
+4.4pp
Leg
+8.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#26
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#25
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#10
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#34
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#18
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#25
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2711
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights