Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev Prediction: Nick Klein to get defeated before the third round

Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev: Prediction and odds on the Match on 03 August, 2025

Scheduled as the Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 12) under the 185 lbs (83.9 kg) weight class, this match is expected to be highly exciting. It will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Nick Klein is looking to get some redemption, while Andrey Pulyaev has won four of his last five matches. Who will win this encounter? Here at Telecom Asia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.

Nick Klein's recent form

Nick Klein boasts a professional record of six (6) and two (2) losses. He is fighting out of Wisconsin, United States. His last bout was on February 22, 2025, in UFC against Mansur Abdul-Malik, losing by Strikes Against the Cage in the second round. Before this, he faced Heraldo Souza and won by a rare naked choke submission in the first round. Other victories, Nick Klein has recorded Cory Simpson by a rare naked choke submission, Collin Huckbody by a rare naked choke submission, Tristan Overvig via unanimous decision, Kacey Sanders via punches technical knockout, and Dan Almario via injury knockout. The “Blue Collar” has he is mostly referred to as is affiliated with Pura Vida BJJ/MMA with a Foundation Style in Freestyle. In the worldwide MMA ranking, He is placed as the 88th Current Best MMA Middleweight Fighter. Among his six victories, two (2) were by technical knockout, three (3) by submission, and one (1) by decision. During 2022, He joined Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and fought just one. He then moved on to take part of Dana White`s Contender Series (DWCS) and won, which got him signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Nick Klein`s Strength

Nick Klein is a brazilian jit-jitsu black belt fighter boxing out of orthodox stance. He has relentless takedowns.

Andrey Pulyaev's recent form

Andrey Pulyaev is set to make his UFC debut after a strong performance in the 2024 Contender Series. He secured a unanimous decision win over Liam Anderson in a three-round fight, despite being the slight underdog. Before joining the UFC, Pulyaev competed in the Shlemenko Fighting Championship (SFC) for two years. During his time there, he recorded seven wins, with 71% coming by knockout. He currently holds a professional record of nine wins and two losses. His defeats came in 2022 and 2023. The first was a unanimous decision loss to Jakyp Tuganbaev at ASI Championship 6. The second came in the first round of Storm in the Neva against Anvarbek Daniyalbekov. Pulyaev has notable wins over Well Oliveira, Nikita Kondratov, Khuseyn Merzoev, and Pavel Mustafin. Now, he looks to make a statement in his UFC debut.

Andrey Pulyaev`s Strength

Andrey Pulyaev has a good ground game. He boxes out of southpaw stance. He threw a nice right jab. Also, he has good boxing, great jabs, and hard punches.

Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev Betting Insights, Tips & Odds

• Andrey Pulyaev has fought more fights in the last two years than Nick Klein. Also, he has more fight experience and wins than Nick Klein. The bookies have Nick Klein to win at 2.40 odds and Andrey Pulyaev to win at 1.58 odds at the 1xbet bookmark.;
• In the last five (5) matches, three were by submission, all by Nick Klein. The bookies have Nick Klein to win by submission at 5.50 odds in the 1xbet bookmaker.;
• Andrey Pulyaev has recorded a higher number of wins and match experience. He has a good amount of experience and should be able to drag the match to the very last rounds. The option is available at 2.40 odds in the 1XBet bookmaker for the fight to go to the decision.

Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev Prediction

Andrey Pulyaev may have suffered a recent loss, but both fighters share almost the same number of career defeats. He has more fight experience and a reach advantage and is in top form. He has won five straight fights since 2023 and is enjoying the best run of his career. That’s why the bookies have him as the heavy favorite. Still, Andrey Pulyaev remains the most likely winner in this matchup.

Our First prediction is Andrey Pulyaev to win at 1.60 odds on 1xbet

Our Second Prediction is a +3.5 Spread Nick Klein with odds at 1.83 odds on bet365

Out third prediction under 2.5 rounds at 1.66 odds on Betway