Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

40-11-0Record14-3-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height6'4"
80"Reach76"
258 lbsWeight250 lbs
Strela TeamTeamGorets Fight Club· 1716 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

Alexander Volkov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Rizvan Kuniev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexander VolkovNow 1830
If they win+9→ 1839
If they lose-15→ 1815
Rizvan KunievNow 1727
If they win+21→ 1748
If they lose-11→ 1716

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1748 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1625 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
4.32
58%
Strike accuracy
55%
2.90
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.22
54%
Strike defense
49%
0.54
Takedown avg.
0.79
31%
Takedown accuracy
0%
69%
Takedown defense
94%
0.22
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander VolkovRizvan Kuniev
1700175018001850202420252026

Win method breakdown

24 (60%)
KO/TKO
7 (54%)
4 (10%)
Submission
2 (15%)
12 (30%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Volkov59%
Rizvan Kuniev 41%Elo baseline: 64%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Volkov a 59% favorite over Rizvan Kuniev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (64%).

Alexander Volkov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1830 to 1727, a 103-point edge.

Alexander Volkov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Rizvan Kuniev enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Alexander Volkov finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Rizvan Kuniev 69%.

Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev share 1 common opponent: Jailton Almeida.

Alexander Volkov carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (split) · 2025
Jailton Almeida
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2026