Pulyaev Stops Klein With Second-Round Body-Kick TKO at UFC Vegas 108
A decisive body-kick finish capped a resilient performance under relentless takedown pressure, elevating his standing in the middleweight ranks.
Overview
- Both fighters entered UFC Vegas 108 seeking their first promotional victory following debut setbacks earlier this year.
- Klein dominated the opening round with successive takedowns and ground strikes before Pulyaev survived to hear the bell.
- In the second round Pulyaev leveraged long-range strikes and timed a perfect body kick that dropped Klein and led to the 1:31 stoppage.
- The TKO marks Pulyaev’s first UFC win and the most significant finish of his professional career to date.
- Klein endures his second straight loss and will likely revisit his grappling strategy as Pulyaev’s striking evolution reshapes his middleweight prospects.