- Damian Pinas vs Andrey Pulyaev
- UFC 332 Preview
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
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In a highly anticipated matchup at UFC 332, Damian Pinas will square off against Andrey Pulyaev on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The initial moneyline has Pinas favored at -450, while Pulyaev is positioned at +350.
Damian “The Baba Yaga” Pinas boasts an impressive career record of 10 wins and 1 loss. At 24 years old, he weighs 185 lbs and stands 6’1″ tall, with an arm reach of 79″. In contrast, 29-year-old Andrey Pulyaev stands at 6’4″ and also competes at 185 lbs, holding a record of 10 wins and 5 losses. Pulyaev, a southpaw, has a reach of 78″. When it comes to significant strikes, Pinas averages 6.33 strikes landed per minute, significantly outpacing Pulyaev, who lands 3.60 strikes per minute. Pinas demonstrates striking precision with a 63% accuracy rate, while Pulyaev’s accuracy rests at 55%. Defensively, “The Baba Yaga” absorbs 5.89 significant strikes per minute, and Pulyaev absorbs only 2.94, blocking 55% of incoming strikes compared to Pinas’ 39%.
| UFC 332 | Damian Pinas | Andrey Pulyaev |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -450 | +350 |
| Fight Record | 10-1-0 | 10-5-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 3:00 | 11:06 |
| Height | 6’1″ | 6’4″ |
| Weight Class | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach Advantage | 79″ | 78″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 6.33 | 3.60 |
| Striking Accuracy | 63% | 55% |
In terms of grappling, Pinas excels with an average of 0.80 takedowns per 15 minutes, successfully executing takedowns 15% of the time while defending against 85% of his opponents’ attempts. Pulyaev, however, lands takedowns 16% of the time and effectively defends against 56% of takedown attempts. Notably, Pinas attempts 0.7 submissions per 15 minutes compared to Pulyaev’s 0.5 attempts.
In his previous bout, Damian Pinas faced Cesar Almeida and secured a first-round victory with a knockout punch. Almeida connected on 39 out of 52 total strikes in that match, while Pinas had an impressive landing rate, hitting 28 of 37 total strikes. Almeida achieved a 74% success rate for significant strikes, landing 37 out of 50, including 8 out of 16 aimed at the head. Pinas, on the other hand, achieved a remarkable 75% connection rate, landing 25 out of 33 significant strikes, including 12 out of 20 to the head. Notably, 100% of Almeida’s significant strikes and 96% of Pinas’ were landed from a distance.
In Andrey Pulyaev’s most recent fight against Nursulton Ruziboev, he was defeated by rear-naked choke in the first round. Ruziboev landed 100% of his significant strikes from a distance, while Pulyaev also managed to connect on all significant strikes attempted from long range. Pulyaev hit 33% of his total significant strikes, landing 2 out of 6 attempts, with no successful strikes aimed at the head. In total, Ruziboev landed 13 out of 18 strikes, while Pulyaev recorded 15 out of 23.
Upcoming Fights to Watch
Another exciting clash to look out for is when Marcus McGhee steps into the Octagon against Benardo Sopaj. McGhee comes with a fight record of 11-2-0. At 36 years old, he weighs 135 lbs and stands at 5’8″, sporting a reach of 69″. Sopaj, on the other hand, is 26 and stands at 5’6″, weighing the same 135 lbs, with a reach of 66″. Grappling-wise, McGhee averages takedowns at a rate of 0.24 per 3 rounds, while Sopaj averages a higher rate of 2.43 takedowns per 15 minutes. In the striking department, McGhee lands an average of 5.44 strikes per minute, with a connection rate of 43%. In contrast, Sopaj connects on 58% of his attempted strikes, averaging 4.39 strikes thrown per minute.
Another must-see matchup features Mick Parkin facing Johnny Walker. Walker seeks to improve his record of 22-10-0 (1 NC). Weighing in at 205 lbs and standing 6’6″, the orthodox fighter has an arm reach of 82″. Parkin, who stands 6’4″ and weighs 265 lbs, has a fight record of 10-1-0. In terms of takedown statistics, Walker defends against 57% of takedown attempts and successfully takes his opponents down 50% of the time, while Parkin has takedown success on 46% of his attempts and defends against 50%. Concerning striking, Walker absorbs 2.99 strikes per minute while delivering 3.90 strikes, whereas Parkin is hit with an average of 4.13 strikes per minute and lands 4.70 strikes back.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC encounter against the spread?
Prediction: Back Damian Pinas (-450)
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