Andrey Pulyaev vs Christian Leroy Duncan — Fight recap

Christian Leroy Duncan defeated Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision over three rounds on March 22, 2025, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Duncan's striking volume and accuracy proved decisive, landing 73 of 141 significant strikes (51% accuracy) compared to Pulyaev's 18 of 55 (32%).

Duncan also controlled the cage for 5:36 versus Pulyaev's 1:49, establishing dominance throughout the bout. Both fighters struggled with their wrestling, combining to go 0-for-6 on takedown attempts, making this a pure striking affair that favored Duncan's superior output and precision.

Pulyaev's inability to secure takedowns left him fighting on the back foot, particularly in the striking exchanges where Duncan's leg strikes—21 of 26 landed—wore down his opponent's mobility. The decision reflected Duncan's consistent pressure and higher output across all three frames.

Duncan's striking efficiency and octagon control suggest a fighter trending upward in the lightweight division.