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Hangs tough in decision loss Pulyaev lost to Ateba Gautier via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 324 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact The fact Pulyaev managed to go the distance here was arguably the most impressive performance of the night thus far. He deserves one of those bonuses the UFC is handing out like water these days. Pulyaev was knocked down just seconds into the fight and seemed to be on borrowed time, but he recovered. He was again knocked down late in Round 2, but survived. Pulyaev actually got the better of the action in between, but all the notable blows came from the Gautier side. He has lost two of three fights with the company, but is going nowhere following this impressive effort.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Gautier at UFC 324 Pulyaev will fight Ateba Gautier at UFC 324 on Jan. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Fresh off claiming his first UFC victory over Nick Klein in August, Pulyaev will now be tested against Gautier, who has yet to lose a fight three bouts into his UFC career. In addition to getting off to a slower start, Pulyaev will have to overcome a 2.5-inch reach disadvantage.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC on ESPN 71: Andrey Pulyaev post-fight interview UFC on ESPN 71 winner Andrey Pulyaev talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his second-round TKO of Nick Klein in Las Vega...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Picks up first official UFC win Pulyaev defeated Nick Klein via TKO (body kick, strikes) at 1:31 of Round 2 at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday.

Impact It wasn't a great first round for Pulyaev, as he was put on his back three times and controlled for a total of 3:55, but he did manage some return fire at the end of the frame. He opened Round 2 with a head kick before defending the takedown and eventually finding Klein's face with a well-placed knee. That proved to be the beginning of the end, as Pulyaev landed multiple additional kicks and a big left hand to eventually close the proceedings. Pulyaev improves to 1-1 in the UFC with the win, bouncing back from a March debut loss to Christian Leroy Duncan.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Follow-up fight scheduled Pulyaev will take on Nick Klein in a middleweight matchup at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Pulyaev lost his UFC debut to Christian Leroy Duncan in March, managing just 18 significant strikes in the 15-minute affair. He now takes on Klein, who was finished in his UFC debut in February. Pulyaev will hold height and reach advantages when the cage doors close.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Leroy Duncan ready to make a middleweight run – forget 205! – after win at UFC London Christian Leroy Duncan who won for the third time in four fights when he beat the debuting Andrey Pulyaev.

MARCH 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Andrey Pulyaev at UFC Fight Night 255: Best photos Check out the best photos from Christian Leroy Duncan’s unanimous decision win over Andrey Pulyaev at UFC Fight Night 255.

MARCH 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM