Andrey Pulyaev vs Damian Pinas
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Andrey Pulyaev vs Damian Pinas — Saturday, 3 October 2026
UFC 332 · CBS, Paramount+ · Delta Center, Salt Lake City, USA · 3 rounds · middleweight
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Andrey Pulyaev
37-9-2Damian Pinas
7-3-0Physical Comparison
Andrey Pulyaev stands 196cm tall compared to Damian Pinas's 185cm — a 11cm height advantage that could allow Pulyaev to control range and use the jab effectively.
Record & Experience
Andrey Pulyaev brings a record of 37-9-2 across 48 professional bouts (77% win rate).Damian Pinas enters with 7-3-0 from 10 fights (70% win rate).
Andrey Pulyaev has the experience edge with 48 bouts compared to 10 — that's 38 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Damian Pinas carries the heavier hands with a 71% stoppage rate vs 35% for Andrey Pulyaev. Pinas is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Key Factors
Pulyaev's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Trust the higher win rate (77% vs 70%)
- • Lean on greater experience (48 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Pinas's Path to Victory
- • Look for the stoppage (71% KO rate)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Andrey Pulyaev vs Damian Pinas — FAQ
- What are Andrey Pulyaev's and Damian Pinas's records?
- Andrey Pulyaev is 37-9-2 (13 KOs). Damian Pinas is 7-3-0 (5 KOs).
- Who is taller — Andrey Pulyaev or Damian Pinas?
- Andrey Pulyaev is taller at 196cm vs 185cm — a 11cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Damian Pinas has the higher KO rate at 71% compared to Andrey Pulyaev's 35%.