Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev
Men's Middleweight • UFC Fight Night: Albazi vs Taira
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Performance Metrics
Victory Methods
Win Round Distribution
Performance Metrics
Victory Methods
Win Round Distribution
Last 5 Fights - Nick Klein
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-22 | Mansur Abdul-Malik | L | KO/TKO - Strikes Against the Cage (R2, 3:24) |
| 2024-10-15 | Heraldo Souza | W | Submission - Rear-Naked Choke (R1, 0:37) |
| 2023-11-22 | Cory Simpson | W | Submission - Rear-Naked Choke (R1, 0:57) |
| 2023-05-20 | Collin Huckbody | W | Submission - Rear-Naked Choke (R3, 4:51) |
| 2022-07-09 | Dorjan Dokaj | L | TKO - Ground & Pound (R3, 1:54) |
Last 5 Fights - Andrey Pulyaev
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-22 | Christian Leroy Duncan | L | Decision - Unanimous (R3, 5:00) |
| 2024-08-27 | Liam Anderson | W | Decision - Unanimous (R3, 5:00) |
| 2024-02-02 | Well "Mutante" Oliveira | W | TKO - Punches (R1, 1:16) |
| 2023-10-07 | Nikita Kondratov | W | Submission - Armbar (R3, 3:49) |
| 2023-07-21 | Khuseyn Merzoev | W | TKO - Ground & Pound (R1, 2:20) |
Technical Analysis
Technical Score
Cardio Score
Overall Rating
📊 Technical Score
Calculated as the average of Striking Composite (51.2 vs 51.2) and Grappling Composite (52.2 vs 28.3). Combines overall striking effectiveness with grappling ability to measure complete technical skills.
💪 Cardio Score
Based on average fight duration, striking rate per minute, takedown rate, and fight finish rate. Measures cardiovascular endurance and ability to maintain pace throughout fights.
🎯 Overall Rating
Simple average of Technical Score and Cardio Score. Provides a holistic view of fighter capabilities combining skill level with physical conditioning and fight performance.
Striking Composite
Grappling Composite
🥊 Striking Composite
Weighted combination of Significant Strikes per Minute (SLpM), Striking Accuracy (StrAcc), Striking Defense (StrDef), and Strikes Absorbed per Minute. Measures overall striking effectiveness including offensive output, precision, and defensive ability.
🤼 Grappling Composite
Calculated from Takedowns per 15min (TD15), Takedown Accuracy (TDAcc), Takedown Defense (TDDef), and Submission Attempts per 15min (SubPer15). Evaluates complete grappling game including takedown ability, defensive wrestling, and submission threat.
Technical Radar Comparison
Metrics Legend
Detailed Statistical Comparison
Strikes Landed/Min
Striking Accuracy
Striking Defense
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Takedowns/15min
Takedown Accuracy
Takedown Defense
Submissions/15min
🥊 Fight Analysis Breakdown
🥊 Nick Klein Key Advantages
Elite takedown rate with 3.33 per 15 minutes vs Pulyaev's 0.50. Klein's pressure wrestling creates constant threat of control and submission opportunities.
Constant finishing threat with multiple rear naked choke victories. Klein's back-take ability from wrestle-ups creates high-percentage submission setups.
Elite finishing ability with 5 of 6 wins by stoppage. Klein rarely needs the scorecards when executing his game plan effectively.
⚠️ Unfavorable Scenarios
Pulyaev's 86% takedown defense could completely neutralize Klein's primary weapon, forcing extended striking exchanges.
3" height and 1.5" reach disadvantage makes closing distance telegraphed and increases vulnerability to counter-striking.
Average fight time of 4:31 shows limited experience in extended exchanges beyond early rounds.
📋 Likely Gameplan
Use boxing combinations to close distance, then chain multiple takedown attempts to eventually break down TDD.
Once on ground, immediately transition to back control attempts and rear naked choke setups.
🚀 Andrey Pulyaev Key Advantages
Elite takedown defense creates massive advantage against Klein's limited takedown accuracy of 20%. Forces striking exchanges.
3" height and 1.5" reach advantage provides superior distance control and defensive positioning against Klein's entries.
Superior striking output (3.87 vs 3.22 SLpM) with proven cardio over 15 minutes of action.
⚠️ Unfavorable Scenarios
Extended ground time could expose submission defense gaps against Klein's elite back-take skills.
Constant takedown attempts may eventually wear down TDD effectiveness as the fight progresses.
Klein's pressure style could cut off escape routes and force clinch exchanges against the cage.
📋 Likely Gameplan
Utilize height and reach to keep Klein at range, punish entry attempts with straight punches.
Use superior TDD to stuff takedowns and create opportunities for counter-striking combinations.
🎯 Fight Prediction Analysis
Data-driven prediction model based on statistical analysis
🏆Klein Victory Methods
Primary path to victory via rear naked choke
Control-based victory through takedowns
Unlikely given limited striking power
💥Pulyaev Victory Methods
Primary finishing method with boxing skills
Outstriking Klein for full 15 minutes
No submission attempts in recorded fights
📊Detailed Analysis Summary
🎯Stylistic Matchup Analysis
This middleweight bout represents a classic grappler vs striker dynamic, with Klein bringing elite wrestling credentials against Pulyaev's physical advantages and striking volume. Klein's path to victory is clearly defined through his superior takedown rate (3.33 vs 0.50 per 15 minutes) and dangerous submission game, evidenced by his 1.66 submission attempts per 15 minutes and multiple rear naked choke victories.
🛡️Key Defensive Metrics
The fight's outcome will largely depend on Pulyaev's ability to utilize his 86% takedown defense against Klein's 20% takedown accuracy. While Klein's volume (3.33 attempts per 15 minutes) suggests he will create multiple opportunities, Pulyaev's defensive metrics indicate he can keep the fight standing for extended periods.
🏁Final Prediction Rationale
Klein's combination of technical superiority in the grappling realm and elite finishing ability provides him with a slight edge. The 65-35 split reflects both the quality of Pulyaev's defensive metrics and the historical success rate of elite grapplers against strikers with limited submission experience.
💰 Betting Analysis: Model vs Market
Detailed value assessment in the betting market
📊Market Odds
🤖Analytical Model
💎Value Opportunities
Klein -150
Market odds closely align with our 65% model prediction. No significant value edge but fundamentally sound betting option.
Pulyaev +130
Market accurately reflects Pulyaev's underdog status. Limited value due to precise market pricing.
⚠️Key Market Discrepancies
- • Klein Moneyline (-150): +5.0% edge - Moderate value due to market undervaluing Klein's wrestling
- • Pulyaev Moneyline (+130): -8.5% edge - Avoid due to market overvaluing Pulyaev's chances
- • Under 1.5 Rounds (+155): Potential value based on both fighters' high finish rates
- • Klein by Submission (+400): Potential value given Klein's 83.3% submission finish rate
- • Fight Goes Distance (+160): Market overvaluing decision probability
🎯 Comprehensive Probabilistic Analysis
100 hypothetical fight simulation based on statistical data
⏰Fight Timeline Analysis (3 Rounds)
⚡Klein's Championship Rounds
- • Rounds 1-2: Peak wrestling effectiveness and submission attempts
- • Takedown accumulation: Pressure eventually breaks down TDD
- • Experience factor: 4:31 average fight time favors early finishes
- • Submission window: Highest probability in rounds 1-2
🎯Pulyaev's Path to Victory
- • Round 3: Cardio advantage becomes more pronounced
- • TDD effectiveness: Must maintain 86% defense rate throughout
- • Striking volume: Capitalize on 3.87 vs 3.22 SLpM advantage
- • Distance control: Use height/reach to prevent entries
🎯 Comprehensive Market Props
Complete market odds and prop betting analysis for Klein vs Pulyaev
🕒Main Moneyline & Totals
🥇Method of Victory
⏱️Round Betting
📏Additional Props
🧑⚖️Decision Props
➕Point Spread
🎯 Final Confidence Assessment
Confidence level and uncertainty factors
Confidence Level
High confidence due to clear stylistic advantages
✅Supporting Factors
- • Klein's 566% takedown advantage
- • 83% finish rate demonstrates danger
- • Multiple submission victories
- • Grappler vs striker historical patterns
- • Elite back-take ability
⚠️Risk Factors
- • Pulyaev's 86% takedown defense
- • 3" height disadvantage for Klein
- • Limited Klein cardio experience
- • Pulyaev's striking volume edge
- • Southpaw vs orthodox dynamic
🏁Executive Summary
This middleweight bout presents a clear stylistic dichotomy between Klein's elite wrestling and submission skills versus Pulyaev's physical advantages and defensive wrestling. Klein's 566% takedown advantage and 83% finish rate create multiple paths to victory, while Pulyaev's 86% takedown defense and superior striking volume provide legitimate defensive foundations.
Prediction: Klein's grappling dominance and finishing ability should eventually overcome Pulyaev's defensive metrics. The 3-inch height disadvantage creates tactical challenges, but Klein's submission threat remains constant throughout the fight. Expect Klein to find his finish within the first two rounds through accumulated takedown pressure leading to back control and rear naked choke attempts.