Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva Pick, 09/13/2025 Predictions UFC Noche 3 Odds
Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva
UFC Noche 3
Frost Bank Center in San Antonio
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Claudio Puelles will enter the Octagon with Joaquim Silva at UFC Noche 3 on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The line has Puelles coming in at -120 while Silva is priced at +100.
Claudio "Prince of Peru" Puelles holds a record of 13-4-0. The 29-year-old is fighting at 155 lbs and stands in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter has a wingspan of 72". Joaquim "Netto BJJ" Silva stands in at 5'8" and weighs 155 lbs. The southpaw fighter looks to add a win to his record of 13-6-0. The 36-year-old reaches 69". With respect to significant strikes, Claudio Puelles lands 1.56 per minute and Joaquim Silva is connecting on 3.66 significant strikes per min. Puelles connects on 49% of the significant strikes he throws and Silva is connecting on 43%. When it comes to defending in the cage, "Prince of Peru" takes 2.78 significant strikes per min while "Netto BJJ" absorbs 4.53. Puelles also prevents 46% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way while Silva is able to curb 53% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Noche 3 | Claudio Puelles | Joaquim Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -120 | +100 |
| Record | 13-4-0 | 13-6-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 11:14 | 10:33 |
| Height | 5'10" | 5'8" |
| Weight | 155 lbs | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 72" | 69" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 1.56 | 3.66 |
| Striking Accuracy | 49% | 43% |
In the category of takedowns, Claudio Puelles is the more efficient grappler as he is able to score a takedown 3.17 times per 15 minutes. Puelles is scoring a takedown on 36% of his tries and stuffing 60% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Silva is taking his opponents down on 50% of the takedowns he attempts and thwarting 69% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding sub attempts, Puelles is the more able fighter by trying 1.2 submissions per 3 rounds while Silva looks to get 0.8 submissions per 3 rds.
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In his last bout, Claudio Puelles fought Fares Ziam and ended up losing the fight by way of split decision in round 3. Ziam ended up landing 58 of 82 of the strikes he let go in total for this contest. Puelles finished this fight landing 17 of 27 total strikes. In the significant strikes category, Ziam landed 31 of 48, giving him a percentage of 64%. He landed 23 of 38 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side, Puelles ended up landing 44% of his significant strikes by sticking 4 of 9. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he was 1 of 5 to the head. 16% of the significant strikes connected on by Ziam and 75% of them connected on by Puelles were tallied at distance.
In the last bout for Joaquim Silva, he fought Drakkar Klose and was on the losing end of this fight by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Klose landed 62% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance while Silva ended up connecting on 55% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Silva ended up connecting on 63% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 59 of 93. He landed 25 of 53 significant strikes aimed at the head. Klose connected on 70 of 123 significant strikes in that contest. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he ended up landing 40 of 82 directed at the head. Regarding total strikes thrown, Klose was 96 of 151 and Silva ended up connecting on 143 of 179 of all the strikes he threw.
Other bouts to watch out for
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Jesus Aguilar faces off with Luis Gurule. Aguilar steps into the cage holding a record of 11-3-0. The 29-year-old tips the scales at 125 lbs and stands 5'4". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 62". Gurule measures in at 5'5" and is fighting at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 10-1-0. The 31-year-old has a wingspan of 64". In the grappling category, Jesus Aguilar takes his opponents down 1.83 times per 3 rds and Luis Gurule scores a takedown 0.68 times per 3 rounds. In terms of striking, Aguilar tags his opponents 1.73 strikes/minute and lands 45% of his attempted strikes. On the other side of the cage you've got Luis Gurule, who is landing 48% of the strikes that he throws and connects for an average of 5.34 per minute.
If you're into fun fights, you're going to want to see when Sedriques Dumas is set to square up with Zachary Reese. Reese holds a mark of 9-2-0. The 31-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and comes in at 6'4". The switch fighter reaches 77". Dumas stands in at 6'2" and tips the scales at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon holding a mark of 10-3-0. The 30-year-old extends his reach 79". In the category of takedowns, Zachary Reese deflects 57% of his opponents' takedown tries and is getting his opponent to the mat on 58% of his attempts. Dumas is taking his opponents to the mat on 35% of the tries he takes and prevents 40% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With regard to striking, Reese is absorbing 2.99 strikes per minute while he is landing 4.28 strikes per min. Dumas, moreover, is taking 2.50 strikes per min and is dishing out 2.10 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Claudio Puelles (-120)
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