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Ruziboev's deep experience and solid CFR make him the clear favourite in a Central Asian middleweight showcase
Nursulton Ruziboev (36-9) is one of the most experienced fighters on the entire Baku card. The Uzbek middleweight has 45 professional fights, a CFR of 72.1, and the kind of battle-tested composure that comes from having seen nearly every scenario a 185lb fight can produce. Andrey Pulyaev (10-4) is younger and with far less professional mileage. His CFR of 56.1 is a solid number for a developing f…
Nursulton Ruziboev is 36-9 — an extraordinary volume of high-level MMA for a fighter still active in the UFC. His CFR of 72.1 represents genuine elite status and his experience advantage here is significant.
Andrey Pulyaev is 10-4 and a developing Russian middleweight with a CFR of 56.1. He's improving but this assignment is the kind that tests whether the improvement is real or developmental.
Ruziboev's experience depth vs Pulyaev's youth — does the younger man's athleticism close the gap?
First-round aggression from Pulyaev could test whether Ruziboev respects the opposition
CFR gap of 16 points suggests comfort for Ruziboev without eliminating genuine risk
Experienced fighters can become complacent against younger opponents — Ruziboev cannot afford that here
Pulyaev's 10-4 record includes losses that have taught him something
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