Curtis Blaydes 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
19-6-0Record14-3-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'4"
80"Reach76"
256 lbsWeight250 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamGorets Fight Club· 1716 avg Elo · 5 rated
What's at stake
Curtis Blaydes is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Rizvan Kuniev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+11→ 1779
If they lose-13→ 1755
If they win+18→ 1745
If they lose-14→ 1713
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.
1737 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1625 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Curtis BlaydesRizvan Kuniev
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev within a point of even.
Curtis Blaydes holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1768 to 1727, a 41-point edge.
Rizvan Kuniev enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Curtis Blaydes finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Rizvan Kuniev 69%.
Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev share 1 common opponent: Jailton Almeida.
Curtis Blaydes 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.