The middleweight match between Nursulton Ruziboev and Andrey Pulyaev will be part of the UFC Baku card on Saturday at the National Gymnastics Arena in Azerbaijan.
Coming off a loss in his previous match, Pulyaev heads into the showdown as the betting underdog with +185 UFC odds. On the other hand, Ruziboev, who’s on a two-fight win streak, is going to be the -225 betting favorite.
UFC Baku: Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Andrey Pulyaev Fight Odds
- Nursulton Ruziboev: -225
- Andrey Pulyaev: +185
UFC Baku: Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Andrey Pulyaev: Tale of the Tape
| Nursulton Ruziboev | Andrey Pulyaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 28 |
| Height | 6’5” | 6’4” |
| Reach | 76 inches | 78.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 44 inches | 41.5 inches |
| Record | 36-9-2 | 10-4 |
| Fighting Style | Kickboxer | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 92% | 80% |
UFC Baku: Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Andrey Pulyaev: Prediction
My prediction is a decision win for Ruziboev over Pulyaev, as he’s the more well-rounded fighter. Ruziboev likes to throw different types of kicks and explode with his punches, which catch his opponents off guard.
Meanwhile, Pulyaev fights on the back foot and is very gun-shy of throwing extended combinations even though he sets up his attack with a sleek body kick. Because of this, he couldn’t land a significant combination.
Furthermore, Ruziboev can take a grappling-heavy approach given his solid grappling background. After all, more than half of his pro wins were via submissions even before he arrived in the UFC.
Nursulton Ruziboev’s Recent Fight Results
Ruziboev was a former champion in different fight promotions before the UFC signed him in 2022. He recorded four wins in five octagon appearances, with victories over Brunno Ferreira, Sedriques Dumas, Eric McConico, and Dustin Stoltzfus, while his only defeat was to Joaquin Buckley.
Andrey Pulyaev’s Recent Fight Results
Pulyaev entered the UFC via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 when he unanimously beat Liam Anderson to earn a roster spot in the promotion. However, he has won only one fight in three bouts, defeating Nick Klein and losing to Christian Leroy Duncan and Ateba Gautier.
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